Perform a Full Pre-Scan and Move Slack to Google Chat

When you are considering migration from Slack to Google Chat, planning and execution are two key areas requiring diligent attention. Conducting a full pre-scan is hence most worthwhile. It enables you to check for challenges that you might face and helps make the Slack to Google Chat migration process seamless and smooth.

Following this guide will provide all steps to do a full pre-scan through CloudFuze, a comprehensive migration tool for bringing the transition easier between two cloud-based platforms.

Step 1: Preparing Your Migration Environment

1. Create Your CloudFuze Account:

If not already done, register for a CloudFuze account. It is your one-stop destination for overseeing the migration process.

2. Connect Your Source and Target Clouds:

• Log into your CloudFuze account and go to the dashboard.
• Add your source cloud, Slack, and target cloud, Google Chat, by entering the right credentials and authorizing access to our Slack to Google Chat migration tool. This step is very important for allowing the migration tool access to both environments.

Step 2: Start the Pre-Scan

1. Access Pre-Migration Tools: Run the Pre-Migration Scan:

Go to the Pre-Migration Tools section on the CloudFuze dashboard where the pre-scan will start.

2. Run Pre-Scan:

• Click the run pre-scan button in your source cloud environment and it will analyze some data points including user count.
• The pre-scan summary will display all the available data of Slack. Based on this data, you can take strategic migration decisions accordingly.

Step 3: Review Pre-Scan Results

1. Pre-Migration Report:

Once the pre-scan is done, a report is created. This will show you your data structure and what needs to be fixed.

2. User Mapping:

• Review the user mapping part of the report to make sure all accounts in your source cloud match their Google Chat accounts.
• CloudFuze auto-mapping feature maps based on email addresses but you may make some manual changes with the CSV mapping option for accuracy.

Step 4: Get Ready

1. Select Data to Move:

• Using the pre-scan results select which users, channels, Slack conversations (emojis, timestamps, replies, reactions, and attachments) and direct messages to move.
• To migrate Slack channels to Google Chat, select public and private channels as needed to include all data you want to move.

2. Save Important Data:

Before you start the actual move, think about saving key data from your source cloud so you don’t lose it during the migration.

Step 5: Configure Settings

1. Move Options:

• In the preview stage, you can configure additional options like permissions, metadata retention and scheduling when you import Slack to Google Chat.
• Make sure all settings suit your organization’s needs and rules.

2. Delta Migration (if needed):

If users are still using the source platform during the move, get ready for delta migration that will pick up new messages or changes made after the pre-scan.

Always Perform a Pre-Scan Before Migrating to Google Chat

Migrating from Slack to Google Chat requires planning and execution. And pre-scan is one of the most important parts of cloud migration. This will help you find issues and ensure a smooth migration. Pre-scan with CloudFuze will help you migrate quickly and error free.

Book a demo today to secure your data migration by running a full pre-scan with CloudFuze.