Draft Migration Plan: File Server → SharePoint OnlinePhase 1 – Preparation (Week 1–2)Confirm licensingEnsure all 30 users are on Microsoft 365 Business Premium (includes SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Intune, Defender).Inventory current file serverMap all shared drives/folders.Record owners, permissions, and size of each share.Identify legacy/archived data that can be excluded from migration.Design...
SharePoint Online
SharePoint Online Company of your size (≈19 PCs, ~30 users) Yes — SharePoint Online (the cloud SharePoint included with Microsoft 365) is a sensible option for a company of your size (≈19 PCs, ~30 users) if you adopt the cloud (SharePoint Online) rather than running an on-premises SharePoint Server. It...
IT Monitoring story
The Cost of Ignorance: A Tale of IT Monitoring Neglect James Parker had been running his mid-sized manufacturing business for over a decade. He prided himself on efficiency, cost-cutting, and getting the most out of his team. When his IT manager, Lisa, first proposed investing in IT monitoring tools, James...
Internet connections Business/Domestic
The main differences between domestic (home) internet and business-grade internet revolve around performance, reliability, service quality, support, and cost. Here are the key distinctions:1. Speed and BandwidthDomestic Internet: Generally offers lower speeds and bandwidth sufficient for typical home use, such as browsing, streaming, and gaming.Business-Grade Internet: Offers higher speeds and...
FireWalls
FireWalls Explained A firewall for a small business serves as a barrier between your internal network and the outside world, typically the internet. It acts as a gatekeeper, monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.Here's a breakdown of its functions and significance for small...