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Thank you for your interest, and for choosing Laplink Software! ##### Contact Sales × ![Featured Image](https://blog.laplink.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PPM-Ent.jpg) # Migrating from on-prem Active Directory to Azure Active Directory: A bigger bang for your buck Published by [Neil Minetto](https://blog.laplink.com/author/neil-minetto) on June 2, 2020 at 6:28 AM Profile Migration from on-prem Active Directory to Azure Active Directory 2:09 ## Profile Migration Challenges [As the world of IT moves more and more toward cloud-based solutions](https://blog.laplink.com/2020/04/08/free-profile-migration-tool-transition-aad/?hsLang=en), some adaptations have gone smoother than others. The shift from on-premise active directory to cloud-based systems, such as Azure Active Directory, profile migration has often been a source of headaches. Not only does Azure streamline sign-in on both internal and external resources, its single sign-on and multi-factor authentication helps protect businesses from 99.9% of cybersecurity attacks. However, when the move is complete, there is one issue remaining, manually migrating local user profiles, the cost of which can consume IT resources at companies large and small. And when time equals money, every minute saved counts. Commonly, Microsoft’s User State Migration Tool (USMT) was one of the most popular migration tools. But without a clear path for migrating enterprise’s local AD profiles to Azure AD profiles, businesses could expect to spend countless hours and money transferring profiles for each registered PC. Or, at least that’s been the story until now. ## Migrate to AAD with PCmover Merging profiles to Azure Active Directory or cross-domain can now be done automatically with [Laplink’s PCmover Profile Migrator (PPM)](https://web.laplink.com/pcmover_profile_migrator/?hsLang=en#ppm-scenarios), included in [PCmover Enterprise](https://enterprise.laplink.com/?hsLang=en). PPM makes migration to cloud-based AD a breeze and[ gives IT back hours of valuable time and resources](https://blog.laplink.com/2020/04/21/profile-migration-case-study/?hsLang=en). You already trust Laplink as the service to save you time on data migration. Now, Laplink’s partnership with Microsoft will allow you to put your IT department’s skills to use on more pressing projects. [PCmover Enterprise](https://enterprise.laplink.com/?hsLang=en) will transfer data in existing profiles on existing PCs from active directory to Azure AD in [just a few clicks](https://web.laplink.com/pcmover_profile_migrator/?hsLang=en#ppm-videos). So ask yourself, what other projects are better worth your time than profile migration? ## Learn More PCmover is Microsoft’s only recommended migration solution and is sold by all major OEMs and Retailers worldwide. [Learn more about PCmover Profile Migrator](https://blog.laplink.com/2020/04/08/free-profile-migration-tool-transition-aad/?hsLang=en), now included in [PCmover Enterprise](https://enterprise.laplink.com/?hsLang=en). You can also request a free trial of [PCmover Enterprise](https://enterprise.laplink.com/?hsLang=en) at [enterprise.laplink.com](https://enterprise.laplink.com/?hsLang=en)! Tags: [PC Migration](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/pc-migration), [Azure Active Directory](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/azure-active-directory), [Microsoft](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/microsoft), [PCmover Profile Migrator](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/pcmover-profile-migrator), [Enterprise](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/enterprise), [Microsoft 365 Business](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/microsoft-365-business), [Cloud Computing](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/cloud-computing), [Profile Migration](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/profile-migration), [PCmover](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/pcmover) [Back to Blog](https://blog.laplink.com) #### Add Comment Published by #### Neil Minetto ![Author Image](https://blog.laplink.com/hubfs/NeilMinetto.jpg) Neil is the Vice President of Marketing at Laplink, bringing deep expertise in pay-per-click advertising, email marketing, lead nurturing, marketing automation, and digital strategy. His career journey includes leadership roles at Indigo Slate, Oracle, and Zones. Neil earned his BA in Communications, Advertising, and Business from BYU. Outside of work, he’s a golf fanatic (which is an understatement) and loves discovering new places with his wife. Whether it's refining marketing strategies or perfecting his golf swing, Neil is always looking for ways to get better. [Read more about Neil Minetto...](https://blog.laplink.com/author/neil-minetto) ## Related Articles ## [Free Profile Migration Tool Helps IT Transition to Azure Active Directory](https://blog.laplink.com/2020/04/08/free-profile-migration-tool-transition-aad?hsLang=en) Today, we’re pleased to announce PCmover Profile Migrator (PPM) software is available at no charge... [Read More ](https://blog.laplink.com/2020/04/08/free-profile-migration-tool-transition-aad?hsLang=en) ## [Laplink's PCmover Profile Migrator Decreases Time for Active Directory Profile Migrations by 50%](https://blog.laplink.com/laplinks-pcmover-profile-migrator-decreases-time-for-active-directory-profile-migrations-by-fifty-percent?hsLang=en) Leading authority in total air system balancing for large enterprise heating, cooling, and... [Read More ](https://blog.laplink.com/laplinks-pcmover-profile-migrator-decreases-time-for-active-directory-profile-migrations-by-fifty-percent?hsLang=en) ## [IT Organizations of Any Size Can Get Azure Active Directory (AAD) Profile Migration for Free](https://blog.laplink.com/it-organizations-of-any-size-can-get-azure-active-directory-aad-profile-migration-for-free?hsLang=en) PCmover Profile Migrator (PPM) software is one of our most popular products, and we’re excited to... 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