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Exchange 2007 to exchange 2016, 2019 migration

Migration from Exchange Server 2007 to Exchange 2016 or 2019 might appear complex, but with EdbMails Exchange migration solution, it becomes straightforward. Our guide provides step-by-step instructions for a seamless transition. As Exchange 2007's support is ending, employing EdbMails' tool ensures secure and smooth data transfer.Incorporating EdbMails Exchange migration into your strategy guarantees an effortless experience. It not only minimizes disruptions during data transfer but also addresses compatibility and security concerns. With its expertise in migrating mailboxes, EdbMails empowers organizations to confidently embrace Exchange 2016 or 2019's advanced features and heightened security.

Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2016, 2019 migration

Pre Migration Activities for Exchange Server Migration
Before upgrading Exchange 2010 to 2019, ensure that the source and destination Exchange environments are ready and you meet the system requirements. By preparing the source and destination environments correctly in advance, you can perform a hassle free Exchange server 2010 to 2019 migration.
- Step 1: Prepare a clean destination Exchange environment
  Based on your Destination Exchange server version, click on the below link accordingly
- Step 2: Create a forest trust (optional)
  Know how to create a forest trust on Windows Server 2008
  This process will most likely reveal if there are any issues, otherwise you have to fix during migration.
  Note: Creating a trust relationship is not required for SBS based environments.
- Step 3: Configuration send and receive connectors
  Note: During the Exchange server installation process, a default receive connector will be created
- Step 4: Create domain and mailboxes on the target server
  Note: Before Exchange server migration, mailbox-enabled user accounts should be created on your target server for each user which are included in the migration.
  - You can migrate domain accounts between the Active Directory forests automatically using Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT) or you can do it manually by creating the accounts on the target forest.
  - You can create mailboxes and the corresponding users automatically mapped during the mailbox mapping.
- Step 5: Ensure that the admin account used to connect to the source server belongs to the appropriate Active Directory group and its mailbox is configured.
  - Ensure that selected account belongs to the Domain Admins group.
  - Ensure that this account has a valid, non-hidden mailbox on the source Exchange server.
- Step 6: Confirm the Admin account configuration and rights that will be used to connect to the Source and target server
  1. Make sure the following roles are assigned to the target admin account
    - ApplicationImpersonation rights
    - View-Only Recipients rights
    - View-Only Configuration rights
    - Assigned mailboxes to the Public Folders
  2. Verify the access to the Exchange server's service using IP or Domain Name
    https://[Exchange_IP]/EWS/Exchange.asmx or
    https://[Exchange_Name]/EWS/Exchange.asmx
  3. If a client connects from outside the local network then client required to have external URL configured correctly:
    - Open the Exchange Management Shell on the target or source server and verify if the ExternalUrl is defined:
      Command: Copy & Paste it on PowerShell
      Get-WebServicesVirtualDirectory | fl
    - If there's no address in the ExternalUrl line it needs to be defined. Execute the following script:
      Command: Copy & Paste it on PowerShell
      Get-WebServicesVirtualDirectory | Set-WebServicesVirtualDirectory -ExternalUrl https://[Target server's internet name]/EWS/Exchange.asmx
- Step 7: Configure the maximum size limit of sent mail and throttling settings
  - To speed up the migration process, change the throttling settings on target Exchange.
  - To allow migration of big items, change message size limits on target Exchange.
Exchange 2007 to 2019 Migration using EdbMails
- Step 1: Install and Set Up EdbMails
  - Download and install EdbMails Exchange migration software on a Windows system
  - Launch the app and log in or start a free trial.
  - Choose ‘Live Exchange Migration’ → ‘Live Exchange to Live Exchange Migration’, then name the migration job.
- Step 2: Connect to Source Exchange 2007 server
  - Click ‘Add New Connection’ to connect to your source Exchange server or connect to existing one.
  - Enter the server details and log in.
  - Load mailboxes automatically or use a .CSV file if there are more than 100 mailboxes due to Microsoft API limits.
- Step 3: Select Exchange 2007 mailboxes
  - Choose the mailboxes or folders you want to migrate from the source server and click ‘Next’.
- Step 4: Connect to target Exchange 2019 migration
  - Click ‘Add New Connection’ to connect to the target Exchange server or connect to existing one.
  - Enter the target Exchange server credentials and load the mailboxes.
- Step 5: Map source and target server mailboxes
  - Choose the required mailbox mapping option.
  - EdbMails auto-map source and target mailboxes or do it manually. If needed, allow automatic mailbox creation on the target server.
- Step 6: Start Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2019 migration
  - Click ‘Start Migration’ to begin the process.
  - Monitor the progress, then review the migration reports and verify the items on the target Exchange server.
Post Migration Activities
- Step 1: Update MX records, Autodiscover URL
  To enable email to work with a new server, you need to update the MX records. In addition, you need to setup Autodiscover record.
- Step 2: Decommission your source Exchange server (Optional)
  Follow the instructions provided in this article on Microsoft's website to learn how to uninstall Exchange Server 2013.
- Step 3: Outlook profiles
  If your Outlook has problems connecting to the new Exchange server, you need to create a new Outlook profile for each user in your domain.