A simple guide to migrate SharePoint 2010 to 2019

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April 13, 2021, was the end-of-support date announced by Microsoft for SharePoint Server 2010. The phrase “end of support” signifies that Microsoft will cease providing updates for this specific application version. This is a signal to users that they should consider upgrading to the most recent software iteration. It’s important to note that the software is still functioning, but Microsoft no longer assists with any associated issues or updates.

Consequence of end of support

As Microsoft no longer supports SharePoint 2010, you’ll not receive any of the following.

• Technical support to fix your various problems.
• Regular updates and bug fixes to keep the software stable.
• Security patches to stop breaches and prevent SharePoint Server from being vulnerable.
• Time zone updates.

You won’t want your team to continue working with some outdated tool to which you can’t even provide support if any circumstances arise. Therefore, it is better to adopt the change and proceed with the latest version of SharePoint.

Migrate from SharePoint Server 2010 to SharePoint Server 2019

If you are utilizing SharePoint 2010, your window to receive Microsoft support for the current version is now over. Since April 13, 2021, you may be considering the transition to the most recent SharePoint Server 2019 release and exploring appropriate migration pathways. However, a careful review of Microsoft’s Upgrade and Updates documentation will reveal that there is no straightforward manual approach for migrating directly from SharePoint Server 2010 to SharePoint Server 2019.

To migrate to SharePoint Server 2019, you’ll either upgrade to SharePoint Server 2013 or 2016 and then finally upgrade to 2019. The table shows the available options for you:

Since direct migration from SharePoint Server 2010 to SharePoint Server 2019 is not possible, your best option is to employ professional software to handle migrating across different versions. Among such software solutions, Kernel Migration for SharePoint stands out as the most reliable choice.

The process involves incorporating two SharePoint servers, one as the Source and the other as the Destination. The process is as straightforward as a typical copy-paste operation. Now, let’s walk through the steps to migrate SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2019.

1. Open the tool. In the toolbar, go to Add New Source and click SharePoint Server..
   
2. In the Add New Site, you need to provide a project name and site address of the SharePoint 2010 site. If you need to search for a specific site, then you can click the Find Site Collection button.
   
3. In the Site Collection, you need to input the site’s valid credentials.
   
4. After inputting the site’s credentials, click the OK button.
   
5. The tool is connecting with the SharePoint 2010 Server.
   
6. After connecting with the SharePoint Server, the tool will display the list of associated applications.
   
7. After selecting the web application, click Next.
   
8. After you have given all the details for the site, click OK.
   
9. A message will ask whether you want to add the SharePoint site as the destination also. Click No.
   
10. The SharePoint Server site is presented in the source pane.
    

The process to add the SharePoint Server 2019 is exactly the same as adding the source site.

1. In the toolbar, go to SharePoint Server, right-click, and choose Add New SharePoint Site.
   
2. In the Add New Site page, input the credentials of the destination site, or click the Find Site Collection button.
   
3. Input the values for the Central Admin URL, User Name, and Password.
   
4. After inputting the details, click Next.
   
5. The tool starts to connect with SharePoint Server.
   
6. Select the available Web Applications from the selected Server and click Next.
   
7. After choosing the Web application, click Finish.
   
8. Now the SharePoint site has all the required information, click OK.
   
9. The tool will ask that if you want to add the SharePoint Server as the Source also. Click No.
   
10. Let the SharePoint connect with the SharePoint Server.
    
11. A new SharePoint Server is present in the destination pane.
    

Once you’ve successfully included both SharePoint Servers in both the Source and Destination, you can employ the copy-paste technique to transfer data directly from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2019.

You can duplicate an unlimited amount of data simultaneously and transfer it to your preferred destination. Following the data migration process, the tool will generate a comprehensive report displaying the status of the transferred data along with their new URLs. SharePoint Migration software offers numerous supplementary features, including a diverse range of filtering options and a straightforward scheduling function, allowing you to initiate the migration at your preferred time. Moreover, it enables the seamless migration of sites, subsites, lists, libraries, documents, permissions, metadata, and more.

Conclusion

After reading this article, a direct transition from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2019 is currently not available. It would be a waste of time and resources to migrate using intermediate SharePoint versions (2013 and 2016). However, it is crucial to perform migration to utilize the latest features and security updates.
Therefore, it is a wise decision to get Kernel Migration for SharePoint, which is a professional tool designed especially to execute upgrades or migration to the latest SharePoint version.