What Happens to SharePoint When You Migrate to GCC High?
What Happens to SharePoint When You Migrate to GCC High?
Blog Article
Microsoft SharePoint is the backbone of collaboration and document management for many organizations. But when you migrate to GCC High, SharePoint changes—not just technically, but in how your teams access, share, and secure data.
If your business relies heavily on SharePoint, understanding what changes—and how to plan for them—is crucial. Here’s what to expect and how GCC High migration services help ensure a smooth transition.
1. External Sharing Is Significantly Restricted
One of the biggest changes is external collaboration:
Sharing documents outside your tenant is limited
Federated sharing requires specific configuration
Some common third-party file-sharing integrations are blocked
✅ You’ll need new workflows for communicating with partners and vendors.
2. Some Customizations and Workflows May Break
Custom scripts, web parts, or automation flows might:
Be incompatible with GCC High due to security restrictions
Require reconfiguration using Power Automate (GCC High version)
Need review to meet FedRAMP and ITAR compliance
✅ Expert help can ensure critical workflows continue to function post-migration.
3. Metadata and Permissions Require Careful Handling
SharePoint migrations often stumble over:
Lost version history
Broken links or orphaned permissions
Inconsistent metadata mappings
✅ GCC High migration services include detailed content mapping to preserve structure, ownership, and security.
4. Compliance and Auditing Get Stronger
In GCC High, SharePoint includes:
Enhanced audit logs for access and changes
Support for CUI labeling and classification
Built-in integration with DLP and sensitivity policies
✅ Your SharePoint becomes not just collaborative, but defensible in audits and assessments.
5. Performance and UI Stay Familiar—but Under the Hood, It’s Different
While the user interface stays largely the same:
Backend data centers are isolated to U.S. government infrastructure
Only U.S. Persons can access administrative functions
Support channels shift to government-trusted paths
✅ Your users get continuity—with compliance embedded under the hood.