For companies using SharePoint or Microsoft 365, the idea of uploading all types of previously created documents to SharePoint document libraries is an obvious choice. Let’s see what you should think of when uploading Lotus Notes content. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2JnoIYr

1. SharePoint
Migration Mistakes
What could go wrong with Lotus Notes data?

2. So, you are going to move content
from Lotus Notes to SharePoint?
Let’s see how to avoid
3 typical pitfalls.

3. Importing data is
one thing.
Importing application logic
is quite another.
#1

4. The idea of “lift and shift” to SharePoint may sound easy
in theory, but it’s difficult in practice. It’s far from
straightforward, and is often undesirable.
Chances are that you don’t really need to rebuild the same
old applications on the new platform. Perhaps just a few
of them, if any.
Examine your entire Notes application inventory,
categorize, and prioritize.

5. Take your time to consolidate the application portfolio.
Rethink your applications’ functionality, data structures,
and business logic. Get rid of obsolete baggage and
start with a clean slate.
But first of all, extract and preserve your historical data.

6. Importing columns is
one thing.
Importing Notes content
is quite another.
#2

7. Columnar
data is just
the tip of the
Notes iceberg
Notes
Documents
Folders
Rich-text Fields
Form Layout
Embedded Views
Response
Documents
Tabbed Tables
Document Links
File Attachments
View Columns
Make sure you don’t lose
data or data context required
for eDiscovery.

8. Migrate your data properly and completely.
In some cases, importing just the Notes fields into
SharePoint columns solves a specific business problem.
Mostly, though, preserving the entire content that
originated in Notes, in its original form, is desirable.
In doing so, you will retain completeness of the archived
information, making it accessible for future reference or
eDiscovery.

9. Retaining the status quo
is a risky and costly
strategy.
#3

10. You may be thinking: “Why should I deal with Notes data
while the old system is still running?”
First, you may want to relieve users from the burden of
using the Notes client.
Second, you should evacuate your data from a platform
that your organization has ceased to invest in. The sooner
you make that step, the easier and less costly the process
will be.

11. Learn more:
Lotus Notes Data Migration for SharePoint
Administrators
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