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Quick Start

Run your first scan and migration in under 10 minutes.

Quick Start

This guide will walk you through running your first scan and migration. Make sure you've completed the Installation steps first.

Step 1: Select Source Folders

In the CloudMove Agent:

  1. Click Select Folders
  2. Browse to the folders you want to migrate
  3. Click Add for each folder
  4. The folders will appear in the source folders list
You can add multiple source folders to a single project. They'll all be migrated to the same SharePoint destination.

Step 2: Select Destination

In the CloudMove Dashboard, go to your project:

  1. Click Select Destination in the Setup Checklist
  2. Choose a SharePoint site from the dropdown
  3. Select a document library
  4. Optionally, select or create a subfolder

Step 3: Run a Scan

Before migrating, run a scan to identify potential issues:

  1. In the Dashboard, click Start Scan
  2. Watch the progress bar as files are analyzed
  3. Review the scan results

Understanding Scan Results

The scan will show:

  • Total Files: Number of files found
  • Total Size: Combined size of all files
  • Issues Found: Files with potential problems

Common issues include:

IssueDescriptionSolution
Path too longFile path exceeds 400 charactersShorten folder names or restructure
Invalid charactersFile name contains < > : " / \ | ? *Rename the file
Blocked extensionFile type not allowed (e.g., .exe)Exclude or remove the file
File too largeExceeds 250GB limitSplit or exclude the file

Step 4: Start Migration

Once the scan completes and you've addressed any critical issues:

  1. Click Start Migration
  2. Watch the real-time progress showing:
    • Files completed / total
    • Data transferred
    • Current file being uploaded
  3. Wait for the migration to complete
Migration speed depends on your network and the number of files. CloudMove uses Microsoft's Migration API for optimal performance, processing hundreds of files per minute.

Step 5: Verify in SharePoint

Once the migration completes:

  1. Open SharePoint and navigate to your destination
  2. Verify your files and folder structure
  3. Check that file metadata (dates, etc.) was preserved

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