Tasks
Track the progress of all project milestones and deliverables. Each task includes detailed acceptance criteria, priority levels, and component assignments.
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SMB Share Discovery and Analysis
Execute comprehensive SMB share inventory across all file servers using Get-SMBShareInventory.ps1
Acceptance Criteria:
- Complete inventory of SMB shares across all file clusters
- Permission mapping and NTFS ACL analysis
- Usage statistics and file access patterns collected
- Share dependencies and business criticality documented
Migration Planning and Risk Assessment
Analyze usage patterns, design target architecture, and develop detailed migration plan with timelines
Acceptance Criteria:
- Target Azure Files architecture designed with proper security
- Detailed migration plan with timelines and phases
- Risk assessment with mitigation strategies
- Storage requirements estimation and cost analysis
- Configuration files setup (shares-config.csv, migration-config.csv)
Deploy Azure Files Infrastructure
Deploy Azure storage accounts and file shares using ARM template deployment
Acceptance Criteria:
- Azure storage accounts deployed with proper redundancy
- File shares created with appropriate quotas and performance tiers
- Private endpoints configured for secure access
- Resource groups and tagging strategy implemented
Configure Network Connectivity
Set up hybrid connectivity, DNS resolution, and firewall rules for Azure Files access
Acceptance Criteria:
- ExpressRoute or VPN Gateway configured for hybrid connectivity
- DNS settings updated to resolve Azure Files endpoints
- Firewall rules configured to allow SMB traffic (port 445)
- Network security groups applied with proper access controls
Configure Authentication Setup
Enable Azure AD Domain Services authentication and sync security groups
Acceptance Criteria:
- Azure AD DS authentication enabled on storage accounts
- Security groups synchronized from on-premises AD
- Permission inheritance verified and tested
- Domain-joined client authentication validated
Test Infrastructure Connectivity
Verify connectivity and performance from client environments to Azure Files
Acceptance Criteria:
- Connectivity tested from various client types
- Performance benchmarks established
- Authentication flows validated
- Network troubleshooting procedures documented
Pre-Migration Testing
Create test file share and validate migration processes with sample data
Acceptance Criteria:
- Test Azure file share created and configured
- Sample data migration executed successfully
- User access tested from various client types
- Performance validation completed
- Issues documented with resolution procedures
Execute Production Data Migration
Run data migration using Start-DataMigration.ps1 with progress tracking and validation
Acceptance Criteria:
- Pre-migration validation of source and destination
- Initial data copy with concurrent job management
- Permission migration preserving NTFS ACLs
- Delta synchronization for changed files
- Final validation and integrity checks completed
Monitor Migration Progress
Track migration progress using monitoring dashboard with real-time metrics
Acceptance Criteria:
- Real-time progress tracking dashboard deployed
- Error reporting and resolution tracking
- Performance metrics and bandwidth usage monitoring
- ETA calculations and completion forecasting
Update Drive Mappings via Group Policy
Execute drive mapping updates using Update-DriveMappings.ps1 with GPO management
Acceptance Criteria:
- Existing GPOs backed up before making changes
- Drive mapping updates tested in isolated OU
- Phased deployment by user groups
- User logon monitoring for mapping issues
- Rollback procedures validated and documented
Configure Citrix VDI Environment
Update Citrix policies, StoreFront, and published applications for new share access
Acceptance Criteria:
- Citrix policies updated for new drive mappings
- StoreFront configured for Azure Files access
- Published applications tested with new paths
- Load balancing configuration updated if applicable
Configure Windows 10/11 Endpoints
Deploy configuration updates to mobile devices and laptops
Acceptance Criteria:
- GPO updates deployed via SCCM or similar
- Offline files configured if required
- VPN connectivity to Azure Files tested
- Backup configurations updated for new paths
Execute Migration Validation and Testing
Run comprehensive validation using Test-MigrationHealth.ps1 with performance tests
Acceptance Criteria:
- All users can access their files successfully
- Applications function correctly with new paths
- Permissions preserved and validated
- Performance meets established requirements
- Backup procedures updated and tested
Configure Azure File Sync (Optional)
Set up Azure File Sync for hybrid scenarios using Configure-AzureFileSync.ps1
Acceptance Criteria:
- Storage Sync Service deployed and configured
- Sync groups and server endpoints created
- Cloud tiering enabled with appropriate policies
- Volume free space percentage optimized
- Sync health monitoring implemented
Implement Monitoring and Maintenance
Set up Azure Monitor alerts, Log Analytics, and establish operational procedures
Acceptance Criteria:
- Azure Monitor alerts configured for storage metrics
- Log Analytics workspace setup for audit logging
- Regular health check procedures scheduled
- Operational runbooks documented and tested
Decommission Legacy Infrastructure
Safely decommission old file servers after successful migration validation
Acceptance Criteria:
- Final validation of complete migration
- Legacy share access disabled and monitored
- Server decommissioning procedures followed
- Asset disposal and security compliance verified
Develop Rollback Procedures
Create and test emergency rollback procedures for critical migration issues
Acceptance Criteria:
- Emergency rollback procedures documented
- GPO backup and restoration procedures tested
- DNS and share reversion procedures validated
- Communication plan for rollback scenarios
User Communication and Training
Develop comprehensive communication plan and training materials for end users
Acceptance Criteria:
- Communication plan with timeline and stakeholders
- User training materials and documentation
- Support procedures for migration-related issues
- Feedback collection and response mechanisms
Performance Optimization
Implement performance monitoring and optimization for Azure Files environment
Acceptance Criteria:
- Premium storage implemented for high-performance workloads
- Private endpoints optimized for performance
- SMB client settings tuned for best performance
- Performance baseline established and monitored
Security Implementation
Implement comprehensive security measures and compliance controls
Acceptance Criteria:
- Azure AD DS authentication fully implemented
- Private endpoints configured to avoid internet traffic
- RBAC properly implemented on storage accounts
- Audit logging enabled for compliance requirements
Documentation and Knowledge Transfer
Create comprehensive documentation and train support staff on new environment
Acceptance Criteria:
- Operational procedures comprehensively documented
- Troubleshooting guides created and tested
- Support staff trained on new environment
- Architecture diagrams and system documentation updated