I'm looking to move my company's 50TB of PDF files from a datacenter storage solution to Azure in hopes of cutting costs. Currently, we're paying around $7,000 per month and our egress is about 1TB, so I'm optimistic we can save quite a bit by transitioning to cloud storage. What suggestions do you have for this migration, and what common pitfalls should I avoid?
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We really need more detail about your specific needs to provide better guidance here. What are the exact requirements you're looking at?
SharePoint Online could be an option, but keep in mind the costs can escalate quickly once you reach tenant limits. You might also end up needing multiple document libraries to keep everything organized, which adds to complexity.
Using Azure Data Box might be a smart move for archiving if you have millions of files. Just ensure you account for storage tiers and transaction costs after the migration, as they can stack up.
There are definitely more cost-effective options out there that might suit your needs better. It's good to explore all your options before committing.
Check out AzCopy; it's great for transferring large amounts of data. Depending on your setup, Azure File Sync could be useful too. Have you figured out how you're planning to migrate everything? Also, consider if any of that data isn't necessary anymore. Don't forget to look into GDPR regulations, depending on your data's location and how you intend to structure it!
I agree with you, but with such a large data volume, I'd recommend using Azure Storage Mover or a Data Box to avoid any issues.
Totally! Once you hit those limits, the price per GB just skyrockets. Also, managing that much data in SharePoint can get really tricky.