Common Scenarios for using the SharePoint Data Migration Tool

Check out all the common business scenarios where this SharePoint site migration tool can help you securely move data to SharePoint site.

SharePoint to SharePoint Migration Tool

On-premises SharePoint to SharePoint Online

Migrate data from any of the SharePoint site collections to another SharePoint Online, including sites, lists, libraries, workflows, web parts, versions, etc. The software allows you to execute SharePoint document migration from the on-premises SharePoint environment to SharePoint Online.

Transfer SharePoint permissions

Tenant-to-tenant migration in Microsoft 365

Download free trial of Kernel Migration for SharePoint software to instantly migrate to SharePoint sites from one tenant to another. It supports cross-tenant migration and seamlessly transfers all the SharePoint objects from source to destination SharePoint sites.

Cross tenant SharePoint migration tool

Transfer site metadata and permissions

The migration tool for SharePoint provides secure SharePoint migration services and allows you migrate site metadata, permissions, and objects. It allows the mapping of source and destination tenant users for preserving site membership such as owners, members, site admins, site groups, and visitors.

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Kernel Migration for SharePoint is the best tool for SharePoint Online Migration. It helps you conduct a pre-migration analysis and accomplish the migration with ease. Nice work by the software team."

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I faced a scenario when I needed to upgrade from SharePoint 2013 to SharePoint 2016. Trust me, the process is not that simple as it looks. That is why professional SharePoint Migration tools are in demand. Read more”

Core functionalities of Kernel SharePoint Migration Tool

Kernel SharePoint Migrator is one of the best SharePoint migration utilities that deliver effortless, seamless, and secure SharePoint content migration.

Migration of site contents and metadata

Migrate bulk SharePoint sites and sub-sites

The software allows you transfer bulk SharePoint site collections including all types of sites (Team, Communication, other templates) & sub-sites to the destination tenant as new or existing sites. Migrate SharePoint site content, including Documents, Form Templates, Site Assets, Style Library and Pages, while preserving the site settings, look and feel, quick launch, views, and permission levels.

List & Library migration

Multiple list and library migration

Free download SharePoint site migration tool to migrate entire data of SharePoint lists (with default and custom rows & columns such as Title, Attachments, ID, Modified By, etc.) and libraries to the destination. Allows migrating SharePoint list and library views (List, Compact List, Tiles, and Custom views) in the same structure.

Bulk SharePoint migration

Migrate single/multiple active sites

Use the SharePoint migrator to perform single or multiple active sites (site collection) migration. The software allows seamless migration of multilingual sites and template-based sites from the source to the destination while preserving site types, whether private or public, and maintaining language settings at the destination.

Filters to migrate specific data

Advanced filters

Use the advanced filters to migrate only specific content to SharePoint according to requirements and save a lot of time. The tool offers rich features and precise filtering options, including versions, permissions, dates, and file filters to meet the needs of end users, SharePoint admins, and MSPs.

Automate migration with a scheduler

Automation of the migration

The software allows users to automate the migration process by scheduling the job on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. It enables users to run the SharePoint content migration simultaneously and helps complete the migration projects on time.

Track progress in real time

Detailed migration history

The SharePoint site migration tool keeps a detailed migration summary of every migration process. It allows the user to validate the progress of the migration status and helps to track real-time progress of the SharePoint document migration. The software enables the saving of all process records for detailed analysis.

Backup SharePoint data

SharePoint Online backup

SharePoint migration software allows hassle-free SharePoint tenant backup, including bulk sites, lists and libraries. It supports both SharePoint Online and SharePoint On-premises backup. It takes a SharePoint site backup to local or network-attached storage on your system, as per the user's needs.

Support Office 365 GCC High, GCC, DOD, and Microsoft 365 business plans

Support Microsoft 365 Government plans

Software is designed for the unique SharePoint migration services needs of government organizations. It easily connects secure Government clouds, enabling organizations to meet U.S. compliance and security standards. The software supports:
Government clouds: Microsoft 365 GCC High, DOD, Office 365 (Microsoft 365) Government G3, G5
Endpoints: acesscontrol.windows.net, microsoftonline.us, microsoftonline.de, acesscontrol.chinacloudapi.cn

File Server to SharePoint migration

File Share to SharePoint Migration

Software allows easy SharePoint Document upload from file shares. It securely migrate file server to SharePoint (on-premises and online). Additionally, it provides pre-migration analysis of files and folders, which helps to identify the migration data state before starting the migration.

Google Drive to SharePoint migration

Google Drive to SharePoint Migration

Use the SharePoint data migration tool to migrate Google Drive to SharePoint. It allows effortless migration of content from Google users’ My Drive, Shared Drive and Shared with me. Users can quickly map source Google tenant and destination tenant users and migrate bulk or selective users’ drives to SharePoint.

OneDrive to Sharepoint Migration

OneDrive to SharePoint Migration

Migrate entire OneDrive data, including permissions, along with the data files and folders to SharePoint in their original hierarchy. Transfer bulk data from 'My files', 'Shared (With you and By you)', 'Photos', and other folders within OneDrive to SharePoint with zero data loss.

Cloud to SharePoint Online

Migrate Cloud Storage Files to SharePoint Online

Utilize the SharePoint migration utility to effortlessly move data from cloud storage (Amazon S3, Dropbox, and Box) to SharePoint Online. Connect the cloud application with the tool, select the directories, apply filters according to your needs, and all the required data will be moved to your SharePoint sites.

Discover the Benefits of Using Kernel SharePoint Migration Software

SharePoint migration services help users to perform SharePoint content migration in several ways. Check out software’s benefits that make it a preferred choice over others.

Migrate data from various source

Migrate to Microsoft 365

Migrate data from various sources, SharePoint, Teams, Chats, Planner, Public Folders. File Shares, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, Amazon S3 buckets and OneDrive, to Microsoft 365. It is the best all-in-one solution for migrating multiple platform data to Office 365.

Trial version

Free Trial version

Download the free trial version of SharePoint migrator and use it for free for 15 days. The free version offers a facility to evaluate the software as per your requirements before purchasing. We provide an on-demand trial license, as per your migration project needs.

Selective migration of data

Selective migration of data

Migrate all or selective data from the source to the destination. Rather than moving the whole site collection, choose the data that you require in the destination SharePoint environment.

View migration logs and summary

View migration logs and summary

The software generates detailed migration logs and a summary providing insights into the status of the data items migrated. Preview the complete SharePoint data migration summary and save it as a CSV file on the local machine.

Dual authentication login modes

Dual authentication login modes

Connect with SharePoint migration utility using dual authentication modes to move files from one SharePoint site to another securely. Use Basic Authentication or Modern Authentication as per your needs to connect the SharePoint site to the tool.

Version history migration

Version history migration

Successfully move SharePoint list to another site with recently updated versions of documents in lists & library. The tool allows users to migrate versions, including all, or most recent versions. The SharePoint migration tool will keep the version history the same as in the destination.

The software handles the migration of the following SharePoint objects:

Kernel SharePoint Migration Tool allows the migration of the following objects to easily migrate Google Drive to SharePoint, and other sources.

Site

Use the free migration tool for SharePoint to migrate all sorts of sites from on-premises/online SharePoint to SharePoint (Online, 2019, 2016, 2013, and others).

  • Collections
  • Collection features
  • Subsites
  • Assets
  • Columns
  • Navigations
  • Pages
  • Web parts
Lists & libraries

Migrate entire SharePoint lists with default and custom rows and columns such as Title, Attachments, ID, Type, Modified By, Created By, etc. and libraries. Preserve item IDs of lists and libraries in the destination. Allows migrating SharePoint list and library views such as List, Compact List, Tiles, and Custom views.

  • Lists & libraries
  • Documents
  • Contents
  • Types
  • Timestamps
  • Styles
  • Items
  • Views
Metadata

Move SharePoint site to another site with all of its content & metadata, including Documents, Form Templates, Site Assets, Style Library, Site Pages, and user-define lists & Libraries.

  • AppData
  • Managed
  • Alerts
  • Created by
  • Modified by
  • Document ID
  • Versions
  • Owner/author
Workflows, forms, and permissions

Download software’s free trial version to migrate SharePoint permission (user and group level), workflows (Nintex and custom workflow), forms, Infopath forms, and Nintex forms to SharePoint.

Public folders

Connect public folders to the source and simply migrate all the data, including messages, calendar entries, contacts, tasks, notes, etc., to SharePoint on-premises or online.

  • Public folder data
  • Permissions
  • Permission levels
Teams

SharePoint migration tool maps and transfers all types of Teams data to SharePoint, which includes:

  • Members
  • Chats
  • Channels
  • Folders
  • Files
  • Tabs
  • GIFs
  • Emojis

Frequently Asked Questions about the SharePoint Migration Tool

Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to use SharePoint migration tool for secure and easy SharePoint data migration:
  • Step 1: Download Kernel Migration for SharePoint tool and install it.
  • Step 2: Launch the software and choose the SharePoint (On-premises/Online) option from the left pane.
  • Step 3: Right-click and select "Add new SharePoint Site."
  • Step 4: Add a single site or multiple sites or select specific sites from the list.
  • Step 5: Select the preferred login type: Basic or Modern Auth.
  • Step 6: After login, the added site(s) will appear in the source. All sites, sub-sites, documents, lists, and libraries will be listed in the software's left pane.
  • Step 7: Pick out the site, specific list & library, or documents to migrate to the destination environment, whether new or existing site/sub-site.
  • Step 8: For migration to an existing site/sub-site, add the destination SharePoint site as you added source SharePoint site(s).
  • Step 9: Migrate selected data from the source SharePoint to the destination using the "Copy" or "Copy to" option.
  • Step 10: Use the advanced filters provided within the software for easy and selective data migrations.
Yes. You can migrate SharePoint permissions and document versions using the Kernel Migration for SharePoint tool. If you need, migrate all the versions or the latest 'n' versions as per your choice. There is also an option to migrate SharePoint list to another site with specific versions (both major and minor).
Kernel SharePoint Migration Tool is the best choice for migrating SharePoint data due to its speed, security, and reliability. Download the software and utilize its high-end features and a simple user interface to simplify SharePoint document migration.
The duration depends on the size of the data stored within your SharePoint environment. However, our SharePoint site migration tool optimizes the process to ensure minimal downtime.
Yes, our tool supports both SharePoint On-Premises to SharePoint Online and SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online migrations. Moreover, download it to migrate data from traditional file servers, public folders, cloud storage, and Teams to SharePoint.
Yes. Using this software, you can migrate document libraries and the permissions according to requirements. You can also remap the user permissions using the tool if required.
SharePoint Online Migration tool provides complete support to the migration of Office 365 Groups data, including that of Teams.
Use the free trial version of SharePoint Migration tool to migrate MS Teams data to another Teams account. However, it excludes the Chat folder from the migration.
Yes, when you select the 'Find/Add Multiple Sites' option, the tool opens the Find Site Collection screen. Now, enter the Central Admin URL (Site collection URL), Central Admin User Name, and Central Admin Password to enumerate Site Collections. After logging in with admin credentials, select the desired Web Application to list all site collections. Choose the specific sites from the selected site, then check their accessibility and add them for a seamless SharePoint to SharePoint Online migration.
No, SharePoint migrator automatically includes the local file systems as the default source, eliminating the need for manual addition.
Yes, our SharePoint data migration tool handles special characters very cautiously. If there is a source file server directory/files containing a special character, our software will effortlessly replace it with an underscore (_) by default. You can also change the character to another character by accessing the software’s global settings.
Yes, you can migrate Office 365 public folders using the tool when your Office 365 account is configured in the Outlook application.
Yes, you can add your system drives or network drives to the software and migrate the data to SharePoint sites. Once the File System is connected to the tool, select any documents, images, or other files from the drive and double-click on it to view in the central pane of the window.
The SharePoint Migration tool free trial version has the following limitations:
  • Migrate only 5 items per folder.
  • Do not migrate subsites.
  • Migrate only 5 lists or libraries.
For unlimited data, lists, and subsites migration, purchase its full version from the website https://www.nucleustechnologies.com/sharepoint-migration/buy-online.html
Once you have added your SharePoint site, you can select the list, sites, and subsites folder as per your needs and use the filter option on the top pane. It filters the data based on:
  • Date filter (file access, file creation, and file modification)
  • File filter (file name, file extension, and file size)
You can create a CSV file to execute bulk SharePoint data migration with the SharePoint Migrator tool by following the given steps:
  • Step 1: Launch the SharePoint data migration tool, go to the CSV Generation option at the top of the welcome page.
  • Step 2: Select File System from the dropdown.
  • Step 3: From the Select Source page, click on Add dropdown button to add files and folders from local or remote drive.
  • Step 4: Choose the files and folders to be included, with an option to view Group or User Permissions. Click Next.
  • Step 5: Browse the destination on your drive where you want to save the CSV file on the system. Give it a name and click on Save and then Next.
  • Step 6: Go through the Summary and your CSV file is now ready for seamless bulk migration.
Yes, the tool supports the migration of multiple SharePoint sites. Simply click on the Find/Add Multiple Sites option when you connect source and then select the sites you want to add for SharePoint Online migration. This will allow you to migrate as many sites as you want in one go.
SharePoint tenant to tenant migration with Kernel Migration for SharePoint preserves access controls and follows GDPR and HIPAA compliance for data security and retention.
As SharePoint Online migration starts, it is important to see how much data is migrated. The SharePoint data migration tool helps users check the progress of the process in real time from source SharePoint to SharePoint Online migration in the destination. There’s also a feature, “Stop Process” to abort the SharePoint migration before completion (if needed).
To connect multiple SharePoint sites in the source pane simultaneously, follow the steps given below:
  • Step 1: Open the tool and right-click on SharePoint (On-Premises/Online). Now click on Add New SharePoint Site.
  • Step 2: In the Site Connection (s) option, click the Find/Add Multiple Sites button.
  • Step 3: Choose Connection Type and provide the required SharePoint credentials, such as Central Admin URL, Central Admin User Name, and Central Admin Password, then click Next.
  • Step 4: Select required sites from the list, ensuring their accessibility and using the search feature. Click Finish after selection.
  • Step 5: Enter a project name and click OK.
  • Step 6: In the popup asking to connect the same site (s) in the source as the destination, select No.
  • Step 7: All sites will be connected in the source pane, maintaining their respective tree-like structures.
You may encounter such an error when the Administrator account does not have role assignments to access the user sites. You can run cmdlets to assign such roles in the SharePoint Online management shell. Here’s how to do this:
  1. Download the SharePoint Online Management Shell tool from the following URL- https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=35588

    Basic Authentication - when you connect using the Basic Authentication option (through user ID and password), then run the new cmdlet-

    Connect-SPOService -Url https://contoso-admin.sharepoint.com -credential admin@contoso.com

    Modern Authentication - when connecting with Modern Authentication, execute this new cmdlet:

    Connect-SPOService -Url https://contoso-admin.sharepoint.com

    A new wizard will pop up, asking for the credentials of the Office 365 Administrator account. Enter the necessary credentials.

  2. Run the second cmdlet:

    Set-SPOTenant -DisableCustomAppAuthentication $false

    After executing the command, wait for at least 5 minutes to save the changes. After that, you can connect with your SharePoint account, and there will be no error 401.

To add an Office 365 SharePoint site in the destination, follow the steps as given:
  1. Right-click the root SharePoint Server and choose Add New SharePoint Site.
  2. Enter the project name and site address. Note: If performing SharePoint data migration of multiple sites, click 'Find/Add Multiple Sites' to enumerate all site collections.
  3. Provide the Office 365 SharePoint site's URL and admin login credentials.
  4. Provide the project name and Office 365 credentials manually.
  5. Click Submit and you can add the desired SharePoint site to the destination.
If you encounter this error message, it indicates that the login credentials you used are incorrect. Verify the credentials and try entering the correct username and password to resolve this issue.
This error is commonly noticed when there's a disruption in the connection between the SharePoint server and its linked SQL Server. To resolve this issue, establish a stable connection between the SharePoint server and SQL Server. Additionally, verify that the respective SQL Server and its services are operational.

This issue may be because you don't have the same template in the destination as in the source. You will need to contact the site administrator to publish or activate the template. For more details, see: https://www.nucleustechnologies.com/sharepoint-migration/documentation/work-flow-template-not-present-in-destination.pdf
Once you've chosen contents from the site for SharePoint tenant to tenant migration, utilize the "Edit Source Selection" option in the subsequent wizard to include additional data for migration.
When migrating as new, the list will have a suffix for easy identification. On the other hand, if you choose to overwrite, it will first delete the earlier list or library with the same name and then create a new one.
When opting to migrate the site as new, the SharePoint Migrator tool will require the Destination Central Administrator URL, the username, and the password of the Central Administrator.

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About SoftwareAbout software

Version: 25.4

Release Date: Aug 2025

Version SupportVersion support

Exchange Server: Exchange Server Online (Microsoft 365)/ 2019/ 2016/ 2013/ 2010/ 2007/ 2003/ 2000

Outlook: Outlook 2019/ 2016/ 2013/ 2010/ 2007/ 2003

SharePoint Servers: SharePoint 2013/ 2016/ 2019/ SharePoint Online (Office 365), SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Foundation 2013/ 2010, SharePoint Server 2010

Virtual Environments: Hyper-V Server, VMware ESX/ ESXi Server, Microsoft Virtual PC

System RequirementsSystem requirements

Hard Disk: 4 GB free space for the installation and data migration

Memory: Minimum 4 GB RAM

Processor: Intel® Pentium 4 Class or higher Processor

Operating System: Windows 365 (Cloud PC)/ 11/ 10/ 8 /7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2022/ 2019/ 2016/ 2012 R2/ 2012/ 2008 R2/ 2008/ 2003

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