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Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration — Microsoft 365 Network Migration

Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration is a 7-day service for organizations that need to migrate a Viva Engage network and associated data from one Microsoft 365 tenant to another, such as during a merger, acquisition, or internal restructuring. IT Partner verifies the source Viva Engage network configuration, configures and sets up the destination tenant Viva Engage network, and migrates data from one Microsoft 365 tenant to another using specialized tools and expert support. SKU: ITPWW520MIGOT. Price: $3500 per project. Manager: Roman Sotnik.

Timeline 7 daysService owner Roman SotnikOffice 365microsoft 365

What this engagement is

This service helps migrate a Viva Engage network from a source Microsoft 365 tenant to a destination Microsoft 365 tenant while supporting continuity for communication and collaboration. The migration may be necessary when an organization is merging with another company, acquiring a new company, or restructuring internal divisions and wants to maintain the same Viva Engage network for communication and collaboration. The process typically involves exporting data from the source tenant Viva Engage network, configuring and setting up the destination tenant Viva Engage network, and importing the data into the new tenant. This includes but is not limited to users, groups, conversations, files, and other Viva Engage resources. The process can be complex and requires a detailed plan and careful execution to help minimize disruption to users and avoid data loss. The goal is to successfully migrate the Viva Engage network and its associated data from one Microsoft 365 tenant to another using specialized tools and expert support.

Success criteria

01Source Microsoft 365 Viva Engage network has been successfully migrated to the destination Microsoft 365 Viva Engage network and is accessible by all users.
02All necessary Groups & Members are created and working properly.
03Conversations are migrated to destination Microsoft 365 Viva Engage network.

What you receive

Verified source Viva Engage network configuration.
Configured and set up the destination tenant Viva Engage network.
Migrated data from one Microsoft 365 tenant to another.

How the work unfolds

Kickoff meeting

Conduct the kickoff meeting.

Pre-migration source system health check

Perform Pre-migration source system health check.

Destination Viva Engage network setup

Set up the destination Viva Engage network.

Viva Engage data migration

Migrate Viva Engage data from one Microsoft 365 tenant to another.

Verification and issue fixing

Verify and fix the issues, if any.

Prerequisites

Microsoft 365/Office 365(E3 or E5) License is required for Source & Target Connector Accounts.
The Viva Engage Enterprise License is required for both Source & Target Connector accounts.
The Source Connector account and Target Connector account should have either of the following roles.
Global Administrator role or Viva Engage Administrator + User Administrator role.

Who does what

IT Partner

  • Verify source Viva Engage network configuration.
  • Configure and set up the destination tenant Viva Engage network.
  • Migrate data from one Microsoft 365 tenant to another.

Your team

  • Provide a dedicated point of contact responsible for working with IT Partner.
  • Provide access to source and destination tenant and Viva Engage network.

What's not included

Migration of Microsoft 365 workloads other than Viva Engage, such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Entra ID, or endpoint data, unless separately scoped.
Microsoft 365 licensing procurement, tenant licensing changes, domain migration, tenant consolidation activities, or broader identity remediation beyond what is required for the Viva Engage migration engagement.
Remediation of pre-existing source tenant issues, unsupported Viva Engage content, deleted content, corrupted files, or data that is not accessible through Microsoft-supported APIs or the selected migration tooling.
Custom development, custom migration tooling, advanced reporting, eDiscovery/legal hold work, records management, or compliance archive design unless separately scoped.
Migration or reconfiguration of third-party applications, bots, integrations, connectors, or custom workflows associated with the Viva Engage network unless explicitly included in a separate statement of work.
End-user training, detailed change management campaigns, or organization-wide communications beyond normal project coordination and migration status updates.
Extended post-migration support, multiple migration reruns, or additional delta migrations caused by late source changes or scope changes unless separately agreed.

Limitations & technical notes

!The plan may vary depending on your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration service?

The Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration service includes verifying the source Viva Engage network configuration, configuring and setting up the destination tenant Viva Engage network, and migrating Viva Engage data from one Microsoft 365 tenant to another. The migration scope includes associated Viva Engage resources such as users, groups, conversations, files, and other Viva Engage data as applicable to the project.

How long does the Viva Engage tenant-to-tenant migration service take?

IT Partner’s Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration is listed as a 7-day service. The exact plan may vary depending on the customer’s needs, source environment condition, destination setup requirements, and any issues found during verification.

How much does the Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration cost?

The Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration service is priced at $3500 per project. The listed SKU is ITPWW520MIGOT, and any scope questions should be confirmed with IT Partner before the engagement begins.

When would an organization need a Viva Engage tenant-to-tenant migration?

An organization typically needs Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration during a merger, acquisition, or internal restructuring where Viva Engage communication and collaboration must move from one Microsoft 365 tenant to another. The service is designed to help maintain continuity by moving the Viva Engage network and associated data into the destination tenant.

What Viva Engage data is migrated to the destination tenant?

The service is designed to migrate Viva Engage network data from the source Microsoft 365 tenant to the destination Microsoft 365 tenant, including users, groups, conversations, files, and other Viva Engage resources. Final migration details should be validated during planning because the service plan may vary depending on the customer’s environment and requirements.

What are the success criteria for this Viva Engage migration service?

The service is considered successful when the source Microsoft 365 Viva Engage network has been migrated to the destination Microsoft 365 Viva Engage network and is accessible by users. Additional success criteria include required groups and members being created and working properly, and conversations being migrated to the destination Viva Engage network.

What are the main steps in the Viva Engage tenant-to-tenant migration engagement?

The engagement includes a kickoff meeting, a pre-migration source system health check, destination Viva Engage network setup, Viva Engage data migration, and verification with issue fixing if needed. This staged approach is used because Viva Engage tenant-to-tenant migration requires planning, configuration, data movement, and validation to reduce disruption and avoid data loss.

What prerequisites are required before the Viva Engage migration can start?

The source and target connector accounts must have Microsoft 365 or Office 365 E3 or E5 licenses and Viva Engage Enterprise licenses. The connector accounts must also have either the Global Administrator role or the combination of Viva Engage Administrator and User Administrator roles.

What access does IT Partner need for the Viva Engage migration?

The client must provide access to both the source and destination Microsoft 365 tenants and Viva Engage networks. This access is necessary because IT Partner must verify the source configuration, set up the destination Viva Engage network, and migrate data between tenants.

What is the client responsible for during the Viva Engage migration project?

The client is responsible for providing a dedicated point of contact to work with IT Partner and for providing access to the source and destination tenants and Viva Engage networks. These responsibilities are important because timely access and decision-making help the migration proceed according to plan.

What is IT Partner responsible for during the Viva Engage migration project?

IT Partner is responsible for verifying the source Viva Engage network configuration, configuring and setting up the destination tenant Viva Engage network, and migrating data from one Microsoft 365 tenant to another. IT Partner also performs verification and issue fixing as part of the implementation plan.

Does the service include setting up the destination Viva Engage network?

Yes, destination Viva Engage network setup is included in the Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration service. IT Partner configures and sets up the destination tenant Viva Engage network before migrating data into it.

Does the service include a pre-migration health check?

Yes, the implementation plan includes a pre-migration source system health check. This step helps validate the source Viva Engage environment before migration activities begin.

Will Viva Engage groups and members be recreated in the destination tenant?

Yes, one of the service success criteria is that all necessary groups and members are created and working properly in the destination Microsoft 365 Viva Engage network. The exact group and membership handling should be reviewed during the kickoff and planning steps based on the source configuration.

Will Viva Engage conversations be migrated?

Yes, conversation migration is a stated success criterion for the Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration service. IT Partner migrates Viva Engage data from the source Microsoft 365 tenant to the destination Microsoft 365 Viva Engage network and verifies the results.

Will there be downtime or business disruption during the Viva Engage migration?

The service is designed to help minimize disruption to users, but the provided scope does not specify a guaranteed downtime window or zero-downtime commitment. Any expected user impact should be confirmed with IT Partner during planning because the migration plan may vary depending on the customer’s needs and environment.

What is not included in the Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration service?

The service does not include migration of non-Viva Engage Microsoft 365 workloads, licensing procurement, tenant licensing changes, domain migration, broader tenant consolidation, remediation of pre-existing or unsupported content issues, custom development, third-party application reconfiguration, formal end-user training, or extended post-migration support unless those items are separately scoped or agreed.

What happens after the Viva Engage data migration is completed?

After the Viva Engage data migration, IT Partner performs verification and fixes issues if any are identified within the engagement scope. Completion is measured against the stated success criteria, including destination accessibility, working groups and members, and migrated conversations.

Who manages the Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration service?

The Viva Engage Tenant-to-Tenant Migration service lists Roman Sotnik as the manager. For project-specific details, timing, and any scope clarifications, the customer should confirm directly with IT Partner.

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