The client faced the challenge of migrating a vast and complex SharePoint 2016 environment to a modern SharePoint platform (SharePoint SE), while modernizing legacy applications and workflows, all with minimal disruption to ongoing business operations. This included migrating a substantial number of custom applications, InfoPath forms, and Nintex workflows.
Codvo.ai implemented a comprehensive SharePoint migration and modernization strategy, leveraging our product-oriented agile delivery model and a combination of industry-leading tools and automation techniques. Key elements of our approach included:
- Thorough Assessment: Employing Metalogix Content Matrix and PowerShell scripting to identify sites, workflows, and custom applications, assess dependencies, and flag potential issues.
- Automated Migration: Utilizing Metalogix Content Matrix and PowerShell scripts for bulk migration of site collections, significantly reducing processing time.
- Workflow Modernization: Migrating simple SharePoint workflows directly and rebuilding medium-complexity workflows in Nintex Designer, leveraging its advanced capabilities.
- Custom Application Modernization: Redeveloping legacy web parts to SPFx, InfoPath forms to modern/Nintex Forms, and custom list forms via SPFx form customizers.
- Rigorous Validation: Performing thorough post-migration validation using Metalogix logs, PowerShell scripts, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure data integrity and functionality.
- Dedicated Team: Forming specialized teams including a Migration team, Validation team, Nintex Team, and Custom App team working in tandem for project success.
The tech stack includes:
- SharePoint SE (Target)
- Metalogix Content Matrix
- PowerShell
- SPFx (SharePoint Framework)
- Nintex Forms
-Successful Migration: Seamless migration of a vast number of sites to SharePoint SE.
-Application Modernization: Successful modernization of a significant portfolio of custom applications, improving compatibility, performance, and user experience.
-Workflow Migration: Successful migration of a large volume of workflows, ensuring functional continuity across diverse site types.
-Reduced Migration Time: Automation scripts significantly enhanced migration speed, substantially reducing processing time for large-scale site collections.
-Improved User Experience: Transitioning to modern frameworks and a consistent user interface, resulting in an improved user experience for all stakeholders.
