What you need to know about Exchange 2013 and Office 365
Microsoft has announced that Exchange Server 2013 will reach the end of support on April 11, 2023. This means that after this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, non-security hotfixes, or online technical content updates for Exchange Server 2013. It is important to note that the end of support for Exchange Server 2013 does not mean that the server will stop functioning. However, without security updates, the server may become more vulnerable to security threats and other issues. In addition to the Exchange server, you must also consider the SharePoint server 2013, Project, Lync server and Office 2013 client upgrade.
If your organization plans to use Exchange Server 2013 after the end of support date, it is highly recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Exchange Server or to Exchange Online, which is a part of the Office 365 suite. Upgrading to Exchange Online can help you take advantage of the new features and functionality, as well as ensure that the messaging and collaboration platform is secure and up-to-date.
Compared to Exchange server 2013, Office 365 offers a number of advantages including the convenience of a cloud-based service, scalability, automatic updates, a comprehensive suite of productivity tools, and a more cost-effective pricing model. Before you decide on the migration, it is best to weigh the pros and cons and then compare the Microsoft 365 plans based on your requirements and the current setup.
In this guide, we describe the pre-migration activities, the different migration paths from Exchange 2013 to Office 365 and the post migration activities.