Migration Estimator

Plan Your Migrationwith Confidence

Get accurate estimates for your document management system migration with our comprehensive calculator. Plan timeline, budget, and resources for a successful transition.

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Migration Process Overview

Understanding the migration process helps you plan effectively and set realistic expectations.

Planning & Assessment

2-4 weeks
  • Current system analysis
  • Data inventory and mapping
  • Migration strategy development
  • Risk assessment and mitigation

Preparation & Setup

3-6 weeks
  • Environment configuration
  • Data cleansing and preparation
  • Security setup and testing
  • Integration development

Migration Execution

4-12 weeks
  • Pilot migration testing
  • Full data migration
  • User training and onboarding
  • Go-live support

Post-Migration

2-4 weeks
  • Performance optimization
  • User acceptance testing
  • Documentation and handover
  • Ongoing support setup

Migration Estimator Tool

Get a personalized estimate for your migration project in just a few steps.

Current Environment
Migration Scope
Requirements
Results

Current Environment

Migration Complexity Factors

Understanding these factors helps you prepare for a successful migration.

Data Volume

Low
< 100GB
Medium
100GB - 1TB
High
> 1TB
Impact
Affects migration time and resource requirements

Document Count

Low
< 100K
Medium
100K - 1M
High
> 1M
Impact
Influences processing time and validation needs

Custom Integrations

Low
Standard APIs
Medium
Some custom work
High
Extensive custom development
Impact
Determines development effort and timeline

Compliance Requirements

Low
Basic security
Medium
Industry standards
High
Strict regulations
Impact
Affects validation and testing requirements

Migration Cost Factors

Key components that influence migration costs and investment requirements.

Data Migration Services

Professional services for data extraction, transformation, and loading

Key Factors:

Data volume
Complexity
Timeline
Validation requirements

System Integration

Integration with existing business systems and applications

Key Factors:

Number of integrations
API complexity
Custom development
Testing requirements

Training & Support

User training, change management, and ongoing support services

Key Factors:

User count
Training complexity
Support level
Documentation needs

Infrastructure & Licensing

Platform licensing, infrastructure setup, and configuration

Key Factors:

User licenses
Storage requirements
Features needed
Compliance add-ons

Why Use Our Migration Estimator?

Planning a document management system migration can be overwhelming. Our estimator helps you understand the scope, timeline, and investment required for your project.

Accurate Cost Projections

Get realistic budget estimates based on your specific requirements, data volume, and migration complexity levels.

Timeline Planning

Understand realistic timelines for each phase of your migration from planning through post-migration support.

Resource Allocation

Determine the hours and expertise needed, helping you plan your internal resources and consultant requirements.

Risk Assessment

Identify potential complexity factors early so you can plan appropriate mitigation strategies.

Comparison Analysis

Compare scenarios with different complexity levels and customization requirements to find the best approach.

Confidence Level

Understand the reliability of your estimate based on the information provided and planning completeness.

Common Migration Scenarios

Understanding different migration scenarios helps you prepare for the challenges and opportunities in your specific situation.

SharePoint to Nucleus One

Moving from SharePoint to a modern cloud-based DMS with enhanced collaboration features and reduced infrastructure costs.

Complexity
Medium
Timeline
8-12 weeks

Key Considerations:

  • SharePoint structure analysis and metadata mapping
  • Permission restructuring for cloud environment
  • Integration with existing M365 ecosystem
  • User adoption and training requirements

File Share Consolidation

Consolidating scattered file shares across departments into a centralized, searchable document management system.

Complexity
Low to Medium
Timeline
6-10 weeks

Key Considerations:

  • File structure discovery and organization
  • Duplicate file removal and cleanup
  • Access control standardization
  • Search indexing and content organization

Legacy DMS Replacement

Migrating from outdated legacy systems to modern cloud-based solutions with improved functionality and reliability.

Complexity
High
Timeline
12-20 weeks

Key Considerations:

  • Legacy system data export and compatibility
  • Workflow and process modernization
  • Custom development for missing features
  • Extended user training for new workflows

Multi-System Integration

Consolidating multiple document management systems and repositories into a single unified platform.

Complexity
High
Timeline
16-24 weeks

Key Considerations:

  • Complex data deduplication across systems
  • Unified taxonomy and metadata strategy
  • Multiple system integration points
  • Extensive testing and validation phases

Migration Best Practices

Learn the proven strategies and best practices that ensure successful document management migrations with minimal disruption.

Conduct Comprehensive Pre-Migration Assessment

A thorough analysis of your current environment, data, and workflows is essential for accurate planning and timeline estimation. This includes data quality audits, security requirements, and integration needs.

Plan Data Cleansing Activities

Use migration as an opportunity to clean up data, remove duplicates, and establish consistent naming conventions and metadata standards across your organization.

Develop a Detailed Migration Plan

Create a phased approach with clear milestones, resource allocation, and rollback procedures. Include pilot testing with representative data before full-scale migration.

Invest in User Training and Change Management

Help your teams transition to new workflows and tools with comprehensive training, documentation, and ongoing support to ensure adoption and productivity.

Test Thoroughly Before Go-Live

Perform extensive testing including data validation, performance testing, integration verification, and user acceptance testing to catch issues before they impact your business.

Plan for Post-Migration Support

Allocate resources for performance optimization, user support, and monitoring during the critical weeks following go-live when users are still learning the system.

Ready to Plan Your Migration?

Get expert guidance and a detailed migration plan tailored to your specific requirements. Our migration specialists are here to ensure your project success.