I am looking to migrate data from an old file server into a new one using the Storage Migration Service but there are a few things that I am wondering before I proceed. I did a little digging but couldn't find any definitive information.
My main concern is downtime. When using the Storage Migration Service, will this cause any disruption on the old server? I do not want our users to have trouble accessing their file shares during the process. I understand there will be some down time during the actual cutover phase, as the servers will need to be rebooted but what about the scanning or transfer phase?
Also, what happens if files are being moved around by users during/after the transfer phase? Will those changes update dynamically? If not, will there be an option to do a final sync up before the cutover? I am looking to keep the service disruption to a minimal so if you can provide any additional information that may help, I'd greatly appreciate it.