How much time does it take to migrate to Office 365? Like with coming up with the cost of migration, there are a lot of variables that come into the migration time. The amount of mailboxes that we’re moving, the amount of data that is consumed by those mailboxes, the internet bandwidth that is
What does it Cost to Move to Office 365?
First question we get asked a lot is what does it cost to move to Office 365? There are a lot of variables that come into that question. The biggest is, how comfortable are you with disruption to your end users? Because that can be the least cost effective but also the most disruptive to your end
How to Ensure a Successful Office 365 Migration
I get asked all the time by clients about moving to Office 365 and recommendations on what they can do to have a successful migration. To have a successful migration to Office 365, there is a typical deployment phase, our assessment, our planning, our preparing, then the actual migration phase and
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Office 365 Migration Tools
I get asked all the time about what tools are out there for migrating to Office 365, which is what I tend to leverage. Because if we’re moving from an exchange system that’s going to make the most seamless migration for your end users with the least amount of disruption. But a lot of times we are
Stop Comparing Microsoft 365 and Office 365
Despite unveiling Microsoft 365 way back in 2017, there is still confusion in the marketplace around the differences between Microsoft 365 and Office 365. Have no fear dear reader, Big Green IT is here to set the record straight. Apples & Oranges Microsoft 365 and Office 365 are not the same
Can I run SQL in the Cloud?
SQL workloads in the Azure cloud have traditionally been managed with the approach of infrastructure as a service, but Microsoft gives organizations other options when it comes to SQL. Microsoft allows companies to actually move their SQL workloads into an Azure-provided space, ultimately offering
Cloud Business Drivers
There are numerous reasons that propel organizations of all sizes and industries to move to the cloud. Our Manager of Cloud Services, Wade Walker, discusses the five most common reasons we see driving businesses to the cloud—and why it might be time for yours to move, too. One common reason is that
Cloud Growth Strategy
Organizations need to develop a strategy for moving to---and growing in---the cloud. Big Green IT’s Manager of Cloud Services, Wade Walker, talks about the three main components you need to consider when developing a strategy: making a list of your applications and storage needs; creating a
Getting the most out of Office 365 – Part 2
Big Green IT believes that great customer service shouldn’t end after Cloud migration. We ensure that our customers understand how to use and maximize their Office 365 subscription by offering complimentary 45-day access to Brainstorm Quick Help, a user-driven video blog series that gives you tips