As Project Online makes way for Project for the Web and the Power Platform, organizations need a proper migration strategy to embrace the new Microsoft technologies. Project Data Suite (PDS) emerges as a pioneering app that simplifies the migration process, enabling users to seamlessly transition their Project data and configuration in just a few steps, saving valuable time and effort.

In this blog, we will guide you through a quick and hassle-free migration to Project for the web using our powerful app. Let's explore the elements you need for a smooth transition:

1. A Project Plan that aligns with your requirements.
2. Power Platform environments to host your Project Data.
3. Project Data Suite (PDS) Migration License.
4. A list of the Projects you wish to migrate.

Step 1: Provisioning Power Platform Environment (Optional)

To streamline the process, install a solution like The Next Gen Project Accelerator. You can use PDS to provision your environment with our templates, completing this step in under an hour. However, you may opt for the default settings if desired.

Step 2: Thoughtful Selection of Projects

Before migration, review your Project Online Projects and create a list of the ones to migrate and the ones to leave behind. During the migration process, PDS allows manual selection of Projects, giving you the freedom to carefully choose which ones to include. There are various strategies you can adopt, from migrating only active Projects for a fresh start to bringing all Projects to leverage data analytics with Power BI.

Step 3: Data Migration Made Easy

Data Migration with PDS is a straightforward process. Simply follow the app's guided steps: Provide the source POL environment and the target Power Platform environment, select the Projects, and wait for the data to be copied. The duration of this process depends on the number of Projects being migrated, and it runs on our servers, ensuring it won't consume your computer resources.

1. Provide the source POL environment
2. Provide the target Power Platform environment
3. Select the Projects you want to migrate
4. Select the configuration you want to migrate
5. Wait for the data to be copied.
6. You are all set to work in Project for the web

Step 4: Configuration Migration (Optional)

If you need to migrate your Project Online configuration, you can start a new migration process using the Configuration Migration tool. Follow the same steps as before until step 4, where you can access the Configuration Migration tool.

In this step, you can select your Enterprise Project Types, Custom Fields, Project Detail Pages as Tabs, and Workflow phases. PDS will then export your PWA configuration as a PowerApps Solution.

Conclusion:

With Project Data Suite, migrating to Project for the web is an efficient process that can be accomplished in less than a workday. Say goodbye to weeks of manual work and embrace a seamless transition to the new era of project management. Discover the power of PDS and unlock the potential of Project for the web effortlessly. Make the move today and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of project management.