Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration Expert (Cloudflare DNS / Exchange Online)

Posted 4 days ago

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Summary

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 migration consultant to help migrate our company from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. Our Microsoft 365 tenant has already been created, licensing has been assigned, and the initial setup is complete. We are looking for an experienced consultant who has successfully completed multiple Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migrations. We want someone who can perform the migration while also explaining the process so our internal IT administrator understands how everything is configured after the project is complete. Project Overview Migrate approximately 11 active Google Workspace users to Microsoft 365. Our Google Workspace contains approximately 36 user accounts, but only the active users will be migrated. Microsoft 365 tenant is already configured. Cloudflare manages all DNS records. We have multiple secondary domains configured in Google Workspace. Users currently receive email sent to both their primary and secondary email addresses, and we need this functionality recreated correctly in Microsoft 365. We also use Google Groups, which will need to be recreated as Microsoft 365 Distribution Lists (or the appropriate Microsoft 365 equivalent). Scope of Work The consultant will: Review our existing Google Workspace environment. Review our Microsoft 365 tenant configuration. Develop a migration plan with minimal downtime. Perform the migration of active user mailboxes, calendars, contacts, and Google Drive data to Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, OneDrive, and/or SharePoint Online). Recommend and use the best migration solution for our environment, whether Microsoft's native migration tools, Migration Manager, MigrationWiz, or another proven solution. Please explain why you recommend your approach and whether any additional licensing or software is required. Configure all primary and secondary domains correctly in Microsoft 365. Recreate all email aliases and secondary domain routing so users continue receiving email exactly as they do today. Recreate Google Groups as Microsoft 365 Distribution Lists or Microsoft 365 Groups where appropriate. Update and validate all required Cloudflare DNS records, including: MX SPF DKIM DMARC Autodiscover Verify inbound and outbound mail flow. Assist with Outlook configuration after migration. Test the environment and verify that all user data has migrated successfully before the DNS cutover is completed. Provide documentation of the completed environment. Explain the migration process and answer questions throughout the project. Required Experience Applicants should have strong experience with: Google Workspace Administration Microsoft 365 Administration Exchange Online Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migrations Cloudflare DNS Exchange Online mail flow Secondary domains and email aliases Google Groups Microsoft 365 Distribution Lists Google Drive migrations OneDrive SharePoint Online Microsoft migration tools (Migration Manager, Exchange Migration, MigrationWiz, etc.) Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who has completed several Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migrations, including environments with multiple domains, secondary email aliases, Google Groups, and Cloudflare-managed DNS. When applying, please tell us about similar projects you've completed, which migration tools you recommend for our environment and why, how you minimize downtime during DNS cutovers, and your estimated timeline and cost. We also value someone who is willing to explain the migration process as they work so our internal IT administrator can confidently manage the environment after the project is complete. This version reads like it came from an IT consulting company. It clearly defines the technical scope, emphasizes that you expect the consultant to perform the migration (not just advise), and naturally filters for experienced Microsoft 365 migration specialists. Provide documentation of the completed environment. Explain the migration process and answer questions throughout the project. remove this Absolutely. Here's the revised Scope of Work with those two items removed: Scope of Work The consultant will: Remotely connect to my computer to do all the work while I monitor. Comapany won't handout login/password info Review our existing Google Workspace environment. Review our Microsoft 365 tenant configuration. Develop a migration plan with minimal downtime. Perform the migration of active user mailboxes, calendars, contacts, and Google Drive data to Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, OneDrive, and/or SharePoint Online). Recommend and use the best migration solution for our environment, whether Microsoft's native migration tools, Migration Manager, MigrationWiz, or another proven solution. Please explain why you recommend your approach and whether any additional licensing or software is required. Configure all primary and secondary domains correctly in Microsoft 365. Recreate all email aliases and secondary domain routing so users continue receiving email exactly as they do today. Recreate Google Groups as Microsoft 365 Distribution Lists or Microsoft 365 Groups where appropriate. Update and validate all required Cloudflare DNS records, including: MX SPF DKIM DMARC Autodiscover Verify inbound and outbound mail flow. Assist with Outlook configuration after migration. Test the environment and verify that all user data has migrated successfully before the DNS cutover is completed.

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Office 365
Cloudflare
Microsoft Exchange Server
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About the client
Member since Jul 19, 2011
  • United States
    Yonkers9:53 AM
  • $14K total spent
    87 hires, 7 active
  • 137 hours

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