Clay is an expert at SharePoint!
A smooth conversion to SharePoint takes careful planning with a smooth implementation plan. Clay has done many SharePoint conversions for our clients. He is very calculated, asking all the right questions to ensure that the conversion goes well. Clay is also one of our WIndow Server experts and really knows how to do the migration carefully.
Expert Guidance for SharePoint, Active Directory & Cloud Transitions
San Diego Computer Consulting® (SDCC) brings specialized expertise in Microsoft SharePoint, Active Directory, file servers, and a wide range of enterprise IT products. Migrating to SharePoint or modernizing your infrastructure involves many moving parts and we’re here to help you make informed, strategic decisions every step of the way.
As trusted IT consultants, we meet with you face-to-face to understand your business goals, assess your current systems, and collaborate on the best path forward. . With San Diego Computer Consulting, you don’t just get technical support—you gain a trusted partner who’s invested in making your IT smarter, more scalable, and future-ready.
Transitioning to Microsoft SharePoint is simpler than many expect—and even smoother when you have a trusted IT consulting partner like San Diego Computer Consulting® by your side. We specialize in guiding businesses through the full cloud migration process, bringing clarity, structure, and hands-on support every step of the way.
For many companies, the move to SharePoint becomes essential as aging file servers approach the end of their lifecycle. But successful migration requires more than just transferring data—it means understanding how your team works, what types of files you rely on, and how your users collaborate day to day.
At San Diego Computer Consulting, we help you:
SharePoint is a perfect solution for companies that have onsite and offsite staff. Both on and offsite staff see the same shared company documents and same file sharing structure. The difference is that you do not need to use VPN or remote access to access the files. Using SharePoint will allow you to connect to the files directly through your Microsoft office.
Option 1: Total Migration of all documents. File server is replaced by small file server.
In-house server does Active Directory and Database applications
San Diego Computer Consulting does a migration of all company documents to SharePoint. All users use SharePoint for connecting to file shares via Windows Explorer. A new smaller file server is used for company database applications and large size files.
Option 2: Partial Migration of shared data for remote users
In this case a specific set of remote shared directories are designated for SharePoint Cloud services. The File Server, however, still remains the dominate source for files and database applications. SharePoint is used for specific users, specific files/folders. The File Server is used for intra-web and not the domain place for company share files and folders.
You can migrate completely to SharePoint or have a mixed enviorment.
San Diego Computer Consulting has many customers with SharePoint. However, it seems that after an evaluation of a company, we are often implementing a hybrid configurations. With the hybrid implementation, we are still using a file server, but, we are using it in conjunction with SharePoint. In this case, we are implementing it in two separate scenarios:
Microsoft SharePoint is included with Office 365 Business Premium and E3 plans—providing your business with powerful cloud-based tools for collaboration, file sharing, and data management. To take full advantage of SharePoint, each user must be licensed under a Microsoft 365 suite, which ensures seamless integration across services.
With the Business Premium plan, your company gains:
This gives your organization a meaningful opportunity to move your file and folder shares to the cloud, streamlining access while reducing the burden of on-premise infrastructure.
Office 365 is designed as a comprehensive workplace solution. By leveraging both OneDrive and SharePoint, your business joins one of the largest, most secure cloud ecosystems in the world—making your transition to the cloud not only easier but smarter.
Moving to Office 365 and SharePoint can be a game-changer but only if done right. At San Diego Computer Consulting®, we understand the critical need to carefully evaluate which files will perform well in a cloud-based SharePoint environment.
While SharePoint is optimized for everyday documents like Word, Excel, and Acrobat PDFs, certain file types such as large legal PDFs, graphic design files, databases, and engineering files—may not be suited for cloud storage due to performance limitations. That’s why we believe in thoughtful planning and detailed review before making the leap.
A successful migration requires more than just moving data—it demands expertise, precision, and a deep understanding of how your business operates. SDCC specializes in:
Done incorrectly, a move to SharePoint can result in bottlenecks, frustration, and productivity loss. But with SDCC guiding the way, you can count on a successful migration grounded in real expertise and tested strategy.
It’s not magic, but sometimes that is what it may seem like. Our staff at San Diego Computer Consulting has been through formal training and have done numerous SharePoint migrations. Migrating to SharePoint is typically done through a tool that we load on the file server. We configure the migration tool to specify the directories that you want and synchronize up to the SharePoint cloud service. The files are then slowly synchronized up to your Office 365 SharePoint tenant.
Microsoft Office 365 builds out a tenant for each of its customer companies. Each tenant is its own virtual world. That world typically has your email, applications, your personal One Drive, and your business SharePoint. That world is completely virtual and dedicated to your company at Microsoft.
When the folders and files are synched up to the SharePoint tenant, access from the SharePoint portal to files and folders are administrated via users rights much like one a file server The rights are all granted on the web and a weblink is generated for the file/folder share that you want to give to your staff. When a staffmembers clicks on the web link, it then builds-out the cloud directory on their computer. The files are then displayed in a mapped drive format. The user can then choose which files/folders are stored locally and which ones can just work off of the web.
Once the SharePoint mapping is rolled-out on each of staff’s computers, we turn off the SharePoint migration tool and disconnect the network share from the server. Users then are forced to look for documents under the SharePoint folder on the Windows Explorer. The “F:” drive is no longer connected, and the migration is completed.
We at San Diego Computer Consulting take great pride in helping our clients achieve their IT goals. This is done through careful, and deliberate planning. Having a local IT consulting company can make a big difference.
Microsoft SharePoint transforms how teams work together by making Word and Excel files fully collaborative. This means multiple users can open, edit, and contribute to the same document simultaneously—no more waiting for colleagues to finish or dealing with conflicting versions.
Take Excel, for example: when opened in collaborative mode, each user is visually represented by a color-coded box. You can see live edits in real time, move through cells, update formulas, and manipulate data—all while your teammates do the same. It’s just like working solo, but with synchronized input and shared momentum.
This level of collaboration is a game-changer for businesses, especially when paired with SharePoint’s secure cloud access and file versioning. Whether you’re refining spreadsheets, updating reports, or brainstorming in Word, SharePoint enables seamless teamwork from anywhere.
Why 2-Factor Authentication Is Essential for Office 365 Security
In today’s IT landscape, security isn’t just a feature—it’s a necessity. With data breaches, password leaks, and identity theft on the rise, protecting your digital workspace has never been more important. That’s why enabling 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Microsoft Office 365 is a smart, proactive defense.
2FA adds a second layer of verification beyond your username and password. Once you log in, a unique, time-sensitive code is sent to your smartphone—making it nearly impossible for hackers to access your account, even if they’ve stolen your password from the dark web.
This extra step is already familiar to many, thanks to its use in banking and financial platforms. With Office 365, 2FA safeguards critical data in:
Most of us have felt the sting of e-fraud—compromised credit cards, stolen identities, or unauthorized account access. 2FA helps eliminate that risk by turning your login into a challenge only you can complete.
At San Diego Computer Consulting®, we help clients implement and manage 2FA as part of a broader security strategy—ensuring peace of mind and compliance with modern cybersecurity standards.
