Box Migration Checklist

Ag IT, in collaboration with Penn State IT, is working with user to automatically migrate data currently stored in Box to Microsoft OneDrive. We plan to have all accounts migrated by the end of April 2021. Want to know what you can do to prepare? Read on!

There are a number of things you can/should do prior to migration to ensure the process is a success. Below is a list of items you should consider prior to migration. Please review each of the items listed.

Pre-Migration Checklist Post-Migration Checklist
  1. File Cleanup
  2. Large File Migration
  3. Collaboration Identification and Communication
  4. Box Notes Preservation
  5. Box Comments Preservation
  6. Box Bookmark Preservation
  7. Document Version Preservation
  8. Box Sync Considerations
  9. Non-Person Accounts (NPA)
  1. Accessing OneDrive Files
  2. Using and Configuring the OneDrive App on your Computer
  3. Sharing your OneDrive Files
  4. Working with Files Shared with you
  5. Working with Group Accounts (previously Box NPAs)

Ag IT is available to help every step of the way. If you have questions, please reach out to the Ag IT Help Desk at (814) 865-1229 or AgITHelpdesk@psu.edu.