Hello, can SharePoint 2007 migrate to SharePoint 2013 and if so, what kind of pre-steps needed?
It may not be possible to migrate SharePoint 2007 content directly to SharePoint 2013. You may be required to upgrade the Farm to 2010 and migrate from there. The use of third party tools can quicken this process considerably.
Overcoming these challenges will take time, planning and a great deal of effort. But third party tools like vyapin’s SharePoint to SharePoint Migration tool – XPlica can help you out of this situation by providing customized solutions to your migration needs.
Below are a few challenges you may face when migrating from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2013
- Switching from 32 bit to 64 bit environment
- Adapting the 2007 Site Content to the new 2013 architecture
- Creating content batches for migration
- Accommodating customization in the new SharePoint 2013 Site Collections
- Matching Content Types for efficient migration
Hi, We are currently migrating SharePoint 2007 sites to SharePoint 2013 using a tool. For further information you can email me here- harshal1402@gmail.com
You basically have two options. The first option, would be to first run a “preupgradecheck” on your 2007 server. Then, you could create a 2010 environment and perform a “database attach” upgrade. Then, you would create a 2013 environment and essentially perform the same thing from 2010 to 2013.
The other option, is just do a migration of your content and sites using a migration tool like ShareGate or Content Matrix. This would allow you leave your databases in-place and just migrate all of your SharePoint data into a new 2013 environment.
I would probably go with step 2. This will allow you and your company to evaluate the current state of your 2007 environment. Over the years, it is very likely your environment could use a little clean up before migrating to 2013. Unless your 2007 environment is pristine, I would work with your team to discuss your Information Architecture, determine what files or content you *need* to migrate over to 2013.
