Simple Project Server Migration (Existing Servers)
Why You’re Seeing This
- You already have servers available (cloud or on-premises).
- You asked for a ballpark migration estimate.
- Your answers point to a simple migration scenario.
That means your environment should be easier and faster to migrate with lower costs.
Need to justify the migration for your leadership? Here’s our updated recommendations for Project Online to Project Server migration and all of the benefits and reminders why you want to stay with the same solution.
Recommendations
- Stay productive for now — Continue using Project Online while you finalize next steps. There’s no need to disrupt active delivery during planning.
- Plan your migration — your simple setup means you can usually migrate for $5k–10k depending on final scope.
- Validate partner experience — If your current partner doesn’t specialize in Project Server migrations, we can help guide the process and connect you with the right expertise.
Don’t Forget
- Project data: Export and re-import projects as part of the migration plan to save costs.
- Customizations: Minimal custom fields, workflows, or integrations = lower complexity.
- Timeline: Migrations like this can often be completed in weeks, not months.
- Licensing costs: Even with a simple migration, Project Server, SQL, and SharePoint licenses are required. Confirm with your Microsoft partner or EA licensing team.
Benefits of a Simple Migration
- Lower cost: Typical starting range is $5k–10k.
- Faster transition: Fewer moving parts make it quicker to get set up.
- Reduced risk: Minimal rework or reconfiguration needed.
Next Steps
Begin discussing migration timelines with your partner now.
If they don’t specialize in Project Server migrations, reach out to us — we’ve handled many of these and can help you scope it quickly.
The earlier you start planning, the smoother the transition will be.
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