We are thrilled to announce the 2nd edition of TechDay Pakistan, the highly anticipated online event that will take place on March 11th, 2023. Our goal is to bring together Microsoft 365, Azure, AI, D365, Power Platform specialists, developers, architects, end-users, and other professionals who work with Microsoft Cloud Technologies.

Our event aims to provide a platform for attendees to learn and share the latest information, best practices, and insights on various topics related to Microsoft Cloud Technologies. We will have expert speakers who will share their knowledge and experiences, along with interactive sessions, demos, and networking opportunities for all participants.

TechDay Pakistan 2023 is an opportunity for professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques, and tools in Microsoft Cloud Technologies. Whether you are a seasoned expert or a newcomer, our event promises to offer something for everyone.

So, mark your calendars for March 11th, 2023, and join us for a day of insightful discussions, learning, and networking. We look forward to welcoming you to TechDay Pakistan 2023.

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Registration

We are excited to invite you to register for TechDay Pakistan 2023, the premier online event for Microsoft Cloud Technology professionals in Pakistan. Don’t miss the chance to connect with experts, learn about the latest tools and techniques, and expand your network.

Registration is now open and easy to access at our Eventbrite page. Follow the link provided below to secure your spot and join us on March 11th, 2023 for a day of knowledge sharing and networking.

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We can’t wait to see you at TechDay Pakistan 2023!

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The Microsoft 365 Discovery series is an exciting opportunity for individuals to expand their knowledge and skills in Microsoft 365. Starting on February 10th, 2023 and continuing until March 31st, 2023, the series will consist of eight weeks of informative sessions. Each Saturday, attendees will have the opportunity to attend two sessions – one featuring a community speaker discussing various aspects of Microsoft 365, and the second focused specifically on Microsoft SharePoint.

This series is completely free and open to those who have a basic understanding of Microsoft 365. Our goal is to provide individuals with the opportunity to enhance their skills and expertise in Microsoft 365 technology. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out in the Microsoft technology landscape, this series offers an excellent chance for you to develop and strengthen your skills.

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Migration is a process to migrate content from one location to another and similarly SharePoint online site collection migration is the process of moving a SharePoint site collection from one environment (such as an on-premises SharePoint server) to another environment (such as SharePoint Online in Office 365). This can involve copying all of the site collection’s content, data, and configurations to the new environment, and ensuring that the site collection functions as expected in the new environment. This process can help organizations take advantage of the benefits of SharePoint Online, such as increased scalability and improved security, while still retaining access to their existing SharePoint content and data. The migration process can be complex, so it’s often recommended to use a migration tool to help simplify the process.

Steps to Migrate a SharePoint Online Site Collection

Here are the steps to migrate SharePoint Online site collection content to another location:

Preparation:

• Plan the migration process, including the scope and timeline.
• Verify that the source and destination environments are compatible.
• Create a backup of the source site collection.

Data Collection:

• Use a migration tool or the SharePoint Online Management Shell to collect the data from the source site collection.
• Store the collected data in a secure location.

Data Import:

• Create a new site collection in the destination environment.
• Use a migration tool or the SharePoint Online Management Shell to import the collected data into the new site collection.

Data Validation:

• Verify that the data has been imported correctly and that the site collection is functioning as expected.
• Test the site collection for any issues and resolve them.

Post-migration activities:

• Update any URLs or links in the site collection.
• Finalize the migration process and clean up any temporary files.

PowerShell script to migrate SharePoint online site collection

Here is an example of how to use PowerShell to migrate SharePoint Online site collection content to another site collection:

Connect to SharePoint Online:

$username = "user@mstalk.onmicrosoft.com"
$password = Read-Host -Prompt "Enter password" -AsSecureString
$cred = New-Object -TypeName System.Management.Automation.PSCredential -ArgumentList $username, $password
Connect-PnPOnline -Url https://mstalk.sharepoint.com -Credentials $cred

Backup the source site collection:

Export-PnPClientSideSolution -Identity sitecollection.sppkg -OutputPath c:\backup

Import the backup to the destination site collection:

Import-PnPClientSideSolution -Path c:\backup\sitecollection.sppkg

Verify the import:

Get-PnPClientSideSolution

We shared a basic example and when you are trying to migrate using then you need to change the PowerShell commands and parameters depending on the specifics of your migration, such as the size of your site collection and the migration tool you’re using. It’s recommended to use a migration tool to simplify the migration process, as the process of migrating a SharePoint Online site collection can be complex and time-consuming.

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SharePoint on-premise migration refers to the process of moving data, content, and settings from a SharePoint on-premise environment to a different environment, such as another on-premise environment, SharePoint Online, or a hybrid environment.

This migration process is necessary when organizations need to upgrade their existing SharePoint environment, move to a different hosting solution, or consolidate multiple on-premise SharePoint farms into a single environment.

Steps Involved in a SharePoint on-premise Migration

The steps involved in a SharePoint on-premise migration include:

1. Planning: Define the scope of the migration, determine the content to be migrated, and plan the migration timeline.
2. Preparation: Check the compatibility of the source and destination environments, set up the destination environment, and test the migration process.
3. Data Migration: Copy the content, data, and settings from the source environment to the destination environment.
4. Validation: Verify that the data has been successfully migrated and that the destination environment is functioning correctly.
5. Post-migration activities: Finalize the migration, update the URLs, and configure the environment as needed.

The process of SharePoint on-premise migration can be complex, especially when migrating a large amount of data, so it’s recommended to use a migration tool or engage a professional migration services provider to ensure a smooth migration process.

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SharePoint Migration is the process of transferring content, data, and configurations from one SharePoint environment to another. The migration process can involve moving from one version of SharePoint to another, from an on-premises environment to the cloud, or from one SharePoint tenant to another. The main goal of SharePoint Migration is to ensure that the content and data remains accessible and usable after the migration.

I am going to write a series of blogs on SharePoint migrations and differences on SharePoint On-Premise and SharePoint online migrations.

Important Migration Factors

There are several factors to consider when planning a SharePoint Migration, including:

• Source and destination environment compatibility: Ensure that the source and destination environments are compatible and can support the content, data, and configurations being migrated.
• Content scope: Determine which content, data, and configurations will be migrated, and which will be excluded.
• Timeline: Establish a timeline for the migration, including planning, preparation, data collection, data migration, testing, and go-live.
• Tools and methods: Choose the right migration tool and method based on the size of the migration and the complexity of the content and data being migrated.
• Security and compliance: Ensure that the migration process complies with security and data protection regulations, and that the migrated content and data remains secure in the destination environment.
• User experience: Consider the impact of the migration on end-users, and plan for training, communication, and support to minimize disruption to the user experience.

The SharePoint Migration process can be complex, so it’s recommended to plan and test the migration thoroughly before executing it. The use of a migration tool can help simplify the process and minimize the risk of data loss or disruption to the user experience.

Different Ways of SharePoint Migrations

There are several different ways to perform SharePoint migrations, depending on the size, complexity, and specific requirements of your migration. Here are some common methods for SharePoint migrations:

Manual Migration:

Manually copying and pasting content and data from one SharePoint environment to another. This method is typically used for small migrations and requires manual configuration of the destination environment.

Third-party Migration Tools:

Using commercial or open-source tools to automate the migration process. These tools can handle complex migrations, manage large amounts of data, and provide detailed reporting and tracking.

SharePoint Migration API:

Using Microsoft’s SharePoint Migration API to automate the migration process. The API provides a set of APIs that can be used to migrate content, data, and configurations from one SharePoint environment to another.

SharePoint Content Deployment:

Using the content deployment feature in SharePoint to move content from one site collection to another. This method is typically used for moving content between site collections within the same SharePoint environment.

SharePoint Backup and Restore:

Using the backup and restore feature in SharePoint to move content, data, and configurations from one environment to another. This method is typically used for moving content, data, and configurations between SharePoint versions or between on-premises and cloud environments. It’s important to choose the right method for your migration based on the size and complexity of your content, data, and configurations, as well as your specific requirements and constraints. It’s also recommended to carefully plan and test your migration process before executing it, to minimize the risk of data loss or disruption to the user experience.

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Welcome to our first Online event TechDay Pakistan. Our aim is to engage Microsoft 365, Azure, D365, PowerPlatform specialists, end users, architects, developers, and other professionals that work with Microsoft Cloud Technologies to share the latest information for working with anything and everything.
We are organizing an online event “TechDay Pakistan” on 20th March 2022.

Registration

A great lineup of industry experts speaker who will share their knowledge with the attendees. Event register is now open, please click on the following link to get yourself registered: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/techday-pakistan-20th-march-tickets-288420693057

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Welcome to Microsoft 365 Discovery series. We are going to organize series of sessions for Eight weeks starting from 26^th Feb, 2022 till 16^th of April, 2022. There would be two sessions each Saturday, one would be from the community speaker on any of the Microsoft 365 area and second one would be a continuous series of sessions on Microsoft SharePoint.

This would a free event series and we encourage you to attend if you have basic understand on Microsoft t365. Our goal is to develop skillset on Microsoft 365 Platform. If you are new to Microsoft technologies, then this would be an ideal opportunity for you to develop the right skill set.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/microsoft-365-discovery-series-2022-tickets-287832102567

Event Page Link: https://tinyurl.com/MSTechTalkDiscoverySeries

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This is one of the most common requirement which you get from the site owners, they want to know who have access to the site. This is also one of the important report which one need at the time of site migration. You can generate this report with help of the migration tools. Or can go to the site permissions to verify who have access on the site by looking to site permissions.

For viewing site permissions, go to site settings and click on site permissions. Or use below URL to directly access the site permissions.

https://<tenant name>.sharepoint.com/_layouts/15/user.aspx

You can see the site security groups, click on check permissions to verify permissions for any of the user.

Generate Site permission report using Power Shell

I am sharing a PowerShell script which you can run using Site collection admin account and generate the site permission report.

$siteURL = "https://mstechtalkdemodev.sharepoint.com/"
 
#Connect to Site
Connect-PnPonline -Url $siteURL -Interactive
 
#Get the web
$web = Get-PnPWeb -Includes RoleAssignments
 
#Loop through each permission assigned and extract details
$permissionData = @()
ForEach ($roleAssignment in $web.RoleAssignments)
{
    #Get the Permission Levels assigned and Member
    Get-PnPProperty -ClientObject $roleAssignment -Property RoleDefinitionBindings, Member
     
    #Get the Permission Levels assigned
    $permissionLevels = ($roleAssignment.RoleDefinitionBindings | Select -ExpandProperty Name | Where { $_ -ne "Limited Access"} ) -join ","
     
    #Leave Principals with no Permissions
    If($permissionLevels.Length -eq 0) {Continue}
 
    $permissionType = $roleAssignment.Member.PrincipalType
    #Get SharePoint group members
    If($permissionType -eq "SharePointGroup")
    {
        #Get Group Members
        $groupMembers = Get-PnPGroupMember -Identity $roleAssignment.Member.LoginName
                   
        #Leave Empty Groups
        If($groupMembers.count -eq 0){ Continue }
        $groupUsers = ($groupMembers | Select -ExpandProperty LoginName | Where { $_ -ne "SHAREPOINT\system"}) -join "; "
   
        #Add the Data to Object
        $permissions = New-Object PSObject
        $permissions | Add-Member NoteProperty Name($roleAssignment.Member.Title)
        $permissions | Add-Member NoteProperty Accounts($groupUsers)
        $permissions | Add-Member NoteProperty Type($permissionType)
        $permissions | Add-Member NoteProperty PermissionLevels($permissionLevels)
        $permissionData += $permissions
    }
    Else
    {
        #Add the Data to Object
        $permissions = New-Object PSObject
        $permissions | Add-Member NoteProperty Name($roleAssignment.Member.Title)
        $permissions | Add-Member NoteProperty Accounts($roleAssignment.Member.LoginName)
        $permissions | Add-Member NoteProperty Type($permissionType)
        $permissions | Add-Member NoteProperty PermissionLevels($permissionLevels)
        $permissionData += $permissions
    }
} 
#Export Permissions data to CSV file
$permissionData | Out-GridView

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Default storage limit for OneDrive online is 1 TB for all the Microsoft 365 users. SharePoint Admin can change the OneDrive’s storage quota limit from the OneDrive Admin Center but that would be for all users. If a user’s OneDrive is reaching the the 1 TB storage limit than SharePoint admin can increase the storage limit for that user using Microsoft 365 Admin Center and by using SharePoint online PowerShell.

User can view their storage limit by going to OneDrive Settings à More Settings and click on Storage Matrix.

Retrieve OneDrive URL

A user can access his/her OneDrive’s URL directly through brownser by login into Microsoft 365 Tenant. A SharePoint Admin can access it through multiple ways which explained on this blog post. Below is a small PowerShell script which will return of all OneDrive sites

Import-Module Microsoft.Online.SharePoint.PowerShell
$TenantUrl = "https://mstalk-admin.sharepoint.com"
Connect-SPOService -Url $TenantUrl
$OneDriveURLs = 
Get-SPOSite -IncludePersonalSite $true -Limit all 
    -Filter "Url -like -my.sharepoint.com/personal/" | select Title,Url,Owner,StorageUsageCurrent| Out-GridView 

Change user’s OneDrive for Business storage using Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Go to Active users and search for the user. Click on the user’s name for details and select OneDrive Tab and click on Edit button Under Storage used.

Change user’s OneDrive for Business storage using PowerShell

Use below SharePoint online PowerShell to update the storage limit for a user:

Import-Module Microsoft.Online.SharePoint.PowerShell
$TenantUrl = "https://mstalk-admin.sharepoint.com"

$OneDriveSite = "https://mstalk-my.sharepoint.com/personal/adnan_amin_mstechtalk_com"
#Enter the OneDrive Storage Quota in MB 
$OneDriveStorageQuota = "2097152" 
#Enter the OneDrive Storage Quota Warning Level in MB
$OneDriveStorageQuotaWarningLevel = "2097152" 
Set-SPOSite -Identity $OneDriveSite -StorageQuota $OneDriveStorageQuota -StorageQuotaWarningLevel $OneDriveStorageQuotaWarningLevel 

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