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Microsoft says wipe.
We say keep everything.

The reimage tax costs enterprises $300K+ per migration wave. Four hours per device, times hundreds of devices, times the hourly cost of every affected employee. EntraShift migrates domain-joined, hybrid, or local devices to Entra ID without wiping. Users keep their profile, desktop, apps, and settings.

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Capabilities

What EntraShift preserves and protects

Zero-Wipe Profile Preservation

Users keep their profile, desktop layout, documents, app data, browser profiles, and personalization. The profile is re-attached to their new Entra identity. No new profile created, no reconfiguration needed.

BitLocker & Security Keys

BitLocker recovery keys, LAPS passwords, and TPM configuration preserved through migration. Keys are re-escrowed to Entra ID. No manual BitLocker suspension or re-encryption required.

Certificates & VPN Configs

Machine and user certificates, VPN profiles, Wi-Fi configurations, and proxy settings all preserved. No re-enrollment in certificate infrastructure. VPN connects automatically after migration.

Automated Risk Scoring

Every device scanned and classified before migration. Join state, installed applications, Group Policy dependencies, and configuration complexity generate a risk score to prioritize batches and flag devices needing manual attention.

Full Snapshot & Rollback

Complete system restore point before any changes. If anything goes wrong, instant rollback restores the device to its exact pre-migration state. Rollback available for 30 days post-migration.

Post-Migration Validation

Automated checks confirm Outlook, Teams, VPN, printers, and business applications are working after migration. Validation report generated per device. Failed checks trigger remediation or rollback.

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How It Works

Four steps to zero-wipe migration

1

Discover

Automated scan classifies every device: join state, risk score, app inventory, GPO dependencies, certificate requirements. You see exactly what you are migrating before anything changes.

2

Snapshot

Full system restore point for every device. OneDrive Known Folder Move enabled. Required apps pre-cached. Everything backed up before a single change is made.

3

Migrate

Device leaves the domain and joins Entra ID. Profile re-attached to the new identity. No new profile, no data loss, no four-hour reimage. Users barely notice the migration happened.

4

Validate

Automated post-migration checks confirm everything works: Outlook, Teams, VPN, printers, LOB apps. Rollback available for 30 days if any issue surfaces later.

The Cost of Reimage

Why the wipe-and-reimage approach is broken

Traditional Wipe & Reimage

  • 4+ hours per device (technician time)
  • User loses all personalization and settings
  • Applications must be reinstalled and reconfigured
  • No rollback if something breaks
  • 500 devices = 2,000+ technician hours
  • $300K+ in lost productivity per wave

EntraShift Zero-Wipe

  • Minutes per device, automated
  • Profile, desktop, settings all preserved
  • All applications remain installed and working
  • Full snapshot + 30-day rollback
  • 500 devices = batch migration, minimal touch
  • Near-zero productivity loss
FAQ

Common questions about EntraShift

How does EntraShift migrate without wiping?

EntraShift takes a full snapshot, enables OneDrive KFM, pre-caches apps, then disconnects from the domain and joins Entra ID. The user profile is re-attached to the new identity. No new profile created.

What happens if a migration fails?

Every device gets a full system snapshot before any changes. Instant rollback restores the device to its exact pre-migration state. Rollback available for 30 days.

What device types can EntraShift handle?

AD domain-joined, hybrid Entra-joined, local account only, SCCM-managed, and unmanaged devices. Each gets a risk score based on configuration, apps, and join state.

What is preserved during migration?

User profile, desktop, documents, installed apps, BitLocker keys, LAPS passwords, certificates, VPN configs, printer mappings, and browser profiles. Post-migration validation confirms everything works.

How much does reimage migration cost vs EntraShift?

Wipe-and-reimage costs 4+ hours per device in technician time plus employee productivity loss. For 500 devices: 2,000+ technician hours, $300K+ in lost productivity. EntraShift migrates in minutes with near-zero disruption.

See It In Action

Request an EntraShift demo

We will run EntraShift discovery against your environment during the demo. See your devices classified with risk scores and migration complexity, not slides.

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