Hello everyone! We need to assist a client by migrating some users' folders from their on-premise server to Google Drive. A Google Workspace admin will handle user creation, folder setup, and permissions. I'll be installing the Google Workspace app on their laptops to ensure connectivity, and then the admin will transfer the folders to the cloud. After the move, the Google Admin will manage the account and handle data backups. My main concern is whether installing the Google Workspace app poses any security risks for users who still need access to the on-premise file server. Additionally, for anyone who uses Google Workspace alongside an on-premise server, could you share the advantages and disadvantages of this setup? Thanks!
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I can't comment on the Google Workspace app's performance directly, but keep in mind that sync apps often struggle with a high number of files. In a previous job, we moved a lot of data to SharePoint and had major issues with OneDrive syncing, especially with libraries that had thousands of files. It just got bogged down and would take ages to upload changes. So, I'd recommend keeping the file counts manageable in any Google Drive you want users to sync.
Thanks for this info! Our total folder size is around 50GB, so I'll make sure to advise the Google Admin accordingly.