Cloud to cloud file transfer and migration guide for IT admins
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CloudFuze provides a software-based solution called X-Change for securely migrating files, users, and permissions between cloud platforms at an enterprise scale. X-Change uses a cloud-native architecture and RESTful APIs to enable fast, reliable, and highly secure migrations. It is ideally suited for businesses and organizations conducting large-scale cloud migrations compared to manual transfer methods. The guide outlines best practices for planning, executing, and verifying cloud migrations and assessing technologies like OAuth, RSA encryption, and certified data centers that ensure security and compliance.
Cloud to cloud file transfer and migration guide for IT admins
- 1. Cloud to Cloud File Migrations for Enterprises A guide for IT managers 800 Park Offices Drive, Suite 3416 RTP, NC 27709 Email: support@cloudfuze.com
- 2. INTRODUCTION Forrester Research estimated that the public cloud market would touch $180 billion by the end of 2018. It also predicted that more than half of global enterprises would use at least one public cloud platform by the end of the year. The ever- increasing demand for cloud services has prompted cloud storage giants like Dropbox, Google, Microsoft, Box, etc. to invest heavily and capture the maximum market share. The intense competition between the leading cloud service providers has benefitted users in the form of incentives, attractive pricing, and innovative features. Hundreds and thousands of businesses around the world, irrespective of their size, are migrating from one cloud to another to make most out of these benefits. In addition to perks offered by cloud service providers, factors such as cost, security & compliance, high availability, reliability, scalability, collaborative tools, and application support are fueling cloud to cloud migrations. This guide, which is made exclusively for IT admins and managers, outlines how businesses and organizations can handle cloud file migrations securely and efficiently. CloudFuze, Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved. support@cloudfuze.com 1
- 3. UNDERSTANDING CLOUD FILE MIGRATIONS Transferring data from one cloud storage provider account to another can be an easy or complex job depending upon how one plans the migration. There are a few ways a business or an organization can move data between public clouds. The two popular methods are manual transfer done by oneself and cloud file transfer carried out by a third-party service. CloudFuze, Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved. support@cloudfuze.com Manual Migration Software-Based Migration Ideal for transferring small data Ideal for migrating large data Doesn't support multi- user migration Supports multi-user migration Incurs data and bandwidth charges File transfers happen on providers' servers Slow transfer rates Super-fast transfer rates Insecure Highly secure Ideal for individuals Ideal for businesses & organizations 2 Only files can be transferred Migrates files, users, and permissions
- 4. MIGRATION STRATEGY CloudFuze, Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved. support@cloudfuze.com Assess Plan Migrate Verify 3
- 5. ASSESSMENT & PLANNING CloudFuze, Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved. support@cloudfuze.com The number of users needs to be migrated The size of data to be transferred Analyzing file sharing in source and destination clouds Assessing the types of permissions to be migrated Should the migration be done all at once or in batches? How file access is handled during migration? Does the project need delta or incremental migration? Which group or set of files to be migrated first? 4
- 6. MIGRATION & VERIFICATION CloudFuze, Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved. support@cloudfuze.com Schedule migration for selected batches Analyze provider rate limits and retry mechanism Migrate user content first Migrate shared content to an SP site or Team Drive Verify that all files are migrated successfully Verify that all file permissions are in tact Verify long file name paths and special character replacements Verify share folder access 5
- 7. TECHNOLOGIES TO LOOK FORWARD CloudFuze, Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved. support@cloudfuze.com Cloud-Native Architecture A solid cloud file migration engine is built on cloud-native technology. In cloud-native architecture, every service is elastic, which means it can be controlled, managed, and scaled up or down independently. The cloud- native design drastically reduces the failure domain and can survive even critical infrastructure failures. All of this eventually results in a robust, secure, and reliable platform that ensures seamless cloud migrations. RESTful API Platform A good cloud file migration software is built on RESTful API platform. In a RESTful platform, every function is first enabled by API and then used by all client software. Such platform is highly resilient and scalable. It provides an easier way to access to the end user, as they don’t need to install anything on their device or have frameworks installed. The RESTful platform is highly known for its speed and performance. 6
- 8. SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS CloudFuze, Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved. support@cloudfuze.com OAuth Protocal The OAuth is an industry standard protocol that cloud storage services use to grant third-party cloud file migration services a limited access to users’ cloud data and resources. Services that use OAuth can neither store personal data nor access it like how users do. Users' data and passwords are completely safe with OAuth. RSA-2048 Cryptographic Cipher Migration enablers must use RSA- 2048 cryptographic cipher to encrypt sensitive data. SOC 1 and SOC 2 certified data centers Their data centers should be SOC 1 and SOC 2 certified. 7
- 9. CLOUDFUZE X-CHANGE X-Change is CloudFuze’s migration engine that allows businesses to transfer files and users from one cloud service provider to any of the 40+ supported public cloud networks. CloudFuze, Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved. support@cloudfuze.com Platform Highlights Unified API Platform Multi-User Migration Powerful Admin Controls Can Be Deployed in Client's Cloud Sync & Delta Migration 8
- 10. KEY BENEFITS CloudFuze, Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved. support@cloudfuze.com Enterprise focus – Being one of the top players in the public cloud migration allows CloudFuze to handle high-risk and mission critical migrations effortlessly. Easy migrations – Very simple and easy-to-use interface to initiate and manage cloud to cloud migrations. Fully assisted migration – For busy businesses and organizations that don’t want to use the self-service model. Detailed tracking and reports – Full auditing and reporting of each file from the beginning to the end. Admin reports – Admins can see all detailed logs for analysis and compliance. Deploys in a client’s cloud – For enterprises where security is the top priority, CloudFuze's migration engine can be deployed on their premises in their own clouds. Proven 24/5 support and dedicated migration specialist. 9
- 11. CONNECTOR SUPPORT CloudFuze, Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved. support@cloudfuze.com Single User Clouds Multi-User Clouds Enterprise Clouds As not all cloud migration services support all leading public clouds, IT admins must go with a migration provider that supports their source and destination clouds. Here are some leading cloud storage services that are compatible with CloudFuze. 10
- 12. C l o u d F u z e T H A N K Y O U