Migrating to Cloud-Native with Intune: OneDrive Known Folder Move (KFM)

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Migrating from legacy Folder Redirection policies to OneDrive Known Folder Move (KFM) with Microsoft Intune is essential for modern cloud-native environments. This approach eliminates dependencies on domain controllers and internal file servers, enabling seamless file synchronization from anywhere.

You Should Know:

  1. Identify and Verify Legacy Folder Redirection GPO Settings

Use PowerShell to check existing Group Policy settings:

Get-GPO -All | Where-Object { $_.DisplayName -like "Folder Redirection" } | Select-Object DisplayName, Id

Export GPO settings for analysis:

Get-GPOReport -Name "Your Folder Redirection GPO Name" -ReportType HTML -Path "C:\GPO_Report.html"

2. Scan for Max Path Length Errors

Use the OneDriveMigrationScanner PowerShell module to detect long file paths (260+ characters): 

Install-Module -Name OneDriveMigrationScanner -Force
Invoke-OneDriveMigrationScanner -Path "\Server\Share" -OutputFile "C:\ScanResults.csv"

3. Use Microsoft’s Migration Manager

Download and deploy Microsoft’s Migration Manager to automate file transfers: 

 Download Migration Manager 
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://aka.ms/MMDownload" -OutFile "C:\MigrationManager.zip" 
Expand-Archive -Path "C:\MigrationManager.zip" -DestinationPath "C:\MigrationManager"

4. Configure OneDrive KFM with Intune

Deploy OneDrive KFM via Intune PowerShell scripts:

 Enable KFM silently 
$regPath = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\OneDrive" 
New-Item -Path $regPath -Force 
Set-ItemProperty -Path $regPath -Name "KFMSilentOptIn" -Value "tenant-id-here"

For Intune (Endpoint Manager):

  1. Navigate to Devices > Scripts > Add > Windows 10.

2. Upload the KFM configuration script.

3. Assign to target devices.

5. Verify Sync Status

Check OneDrive sync status via PowerShell:

Get-Process -Name "OneDrive" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

Or via Command Prompt:

%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\OneDrive\OneDrive.exe /status

6. Force Sync for Testing

Trigger an immediate sync:

Start-Process -FilePath "$env:LOCALAPPDATA\Microsoft\OneDrive\OneDrive.exe" -ArgumentList "/background"

What Undercode Say:

Migrating from Folder Redirection to OneDrive KFM requires careful planning, but automation tools like PowerShell and Microsoft Migration Manager simplify the process. Always test in a non-production environment before full deployment.

For further reading, check the full guide here:

👉 Migrating to OneDrive KFM with Intune

Prediction:

As more enterprises shift to cloud-native infrastructures, OneDrive KFM will become the standard for file synchronization, replacing traditional Folder Redirection entirely within the next 3-5 years.

Expected Output:

  • Verified OneDrive KFM deployment.
  • Legacy Folder Redirection policies removed.
  • Automated file migration with Microsoft Migration Manager.
  • Successful cloud-based file sync validation.

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