How to migrate to Microsoft 365 using EdbMails?

EdbMails provides a straightforward method for Microsoft 365 migration. The process involves five simple steps: Download and install the EdbMails software. Connect to your source server using a Global Admin account. Select the specific mailboxes and folders you wish to migrate. Connect to the target Microsoft 365 server and map the mailboxes. Start the migration. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see our detailed Office 365 migration guide .

What are the reasons for migrating to Office 365?

Organizations migrate to Microsoft 365 for several key benefits: Cost Savings: Eliminates the need for on-premise hardware and maintenance. Scalability: Easily scale services up or down based on business needs. Accessibility: Users can access emails, documents, and apps from anywhere. Collaboration: Tools like Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive enhance teamwork. Security: Built-in features like threat protection and data loss prevention. Maintenance: Microsoft handles all updates and patches, freeing up IT resources. Compliance: Helps meet regulatory requirements like HIPAA and GDPR.

What are the types of Microsoft 365 migration supported by EdbMails?

EdbMails supports several Microsoft 365 migration types. You can perform a cutover migration to move all mailboxes at once, a staged migration to move mailboxes in batches, or a hybrid migration to integrate on-premise Exchange with Office 365. We also support IMAP migration from platforms like Gmail.

Do you have Office 365 Migration checklists?

Yes, we provide a comprehensive Office 365 migration checklist to guide you through the entire process. It covers pre-migration planning, execution steps, and post-migration tasks to ensure a smooth transition. You can view the full Office 365 migration checklist here .

What are the best practices for Office 365 email migration?

For a successful migration, we recommend planning thoroughly, preparing the source and target environments, communicating with users, and performing a pilot migration first. For a detailed list, please see our guide on Office 365 migration best practices .

What are the migration challenges with Microsoft 365?

Common challenges include potential data loss, extended downtime, user disruption, and complexities with large mailboxes or public folders. Using a dedicated migration tool can help mitigate these risks. Learn more about the common challenges of Office 365 migration .

Can I use EdbMails to migrate Microsoft 365 to On-Premise Exchange server?

Yes, EdbMails supports migration from Office 365 to on-premise Exchange servers, including Exchange 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010. You can find the steps to migrate from Office 365 to an on-premise Exchange server in our guide.

What are the steps to migrate Office 365 Public folder with EdbMails?

Migrating Public folders with EdbMails is a script-free process: Start EdbMails and select the Office 365 migration option. Choose 'Connect to Public folder' as the migration source. Connect to the source Office 365 server and select the Public folders. Connect to the target Office 365 server and start the migration. For more details, see our guide on Public folder migration to Office 365 .

Does EdbMails support migrating Shared mailboxes to Office 365?

Yes, EdbMails fully supports migrating shared mailboxes to Office 365 . The software automatically maps shared mailboxes and migrates all content, including emails, contacts, and calendars, with full integrity.

Can I migrate a Microsoft 365 Public folder to Shared mailbox with EdbMails?

Yes, EdbMails allows you to directly migrate an Office 365 public folder to a shared mailbox .

How to migrate a large Archive mailbox to Office 365 with EdbMails?

To migrate a large archive mailbox , first enable In-Place Archive in your target Office 365 tenant . Then, use EdbMails to connect to the source and target servers, select the archive mailbox, and start the migration. EdbMails handles large mailboxes efficiently, ensuring no data loss.

Which license do I need to buy to migrate Office 365 Mailboxes?

You will need an Office 365 Migration license to migrate mailboxes from an Office 365 source. Each mailbox you migrate will consume one license.

Can I migrate only new emails using EdbMails without duplicates on the target server?

Yes. After the initial full migration, EdbMails uses incremental migration for subsequent runs. This feature ensures that only new or modified items are migrated, preventing any duplicates on the target server.

Is there a Free Trial version available to test Microsoft 365 migration features in EdbMails?

Yes, we offer a Free Trial version that allows you to test all migration features. The trial lets you migrate up to 30 items from each folder per mailbox, so you can verify the process before purchasing. You can download the Free Trial here .

Is it possible to migrate specific data from source Office 365 to target Office 365?

Yes, EdbMails provides advanced filtering options. You can include or exclude items based on criteria like date range, sender/recipient address, subject, and attachment name. This allows for highly selective and customized migrations. Learn more about applying filters for Office 365 migration .

How does the licensing work?

EdbMails uses a per-mailbox licensing model. One license is required for each source mailbox you migrate. Once purchased, you can use these licenses across multiple migration jobs until they are all utilized. You can check your license status within the software. For more details, see our FAQ on licensing .

How many licenses should I purchase for Public folder migration?

Migrating public folders from a single domain requires a 20-mailbox license pack. This allows you to migrate an unlimited number of public folders from that source domain.

Do I need to pay for Shared mailbox migration?

Yes, migrating a shared mailbox requires a license, just like a standard user mailbox.

Is there any size limitation for Microsoft 365 mailbox migration?

EdbMails does not impose any size limitations for migration. However, your migration will be subject to the size restrictions and throttling policies of the target Microsoft 365 environment. You can read more in our Knowledge Base article .

Does EdbMails automatically create mailboxes on the target Office 365 server?

Yes, EdbMails has a feature to automatically create mailboxes and assign licenses on the target Office 365 server, which simplifies the setup process.

Can I map one source folder to the desired folder on the target server?

Yes, EdbMails includes a folder mapping option that allows you to manually map a source folder to any specific folder on the target server.

How much time does it usually require to migrate Office 365 mailboxes?

Migration time depends on several factors, including the number and size of mailboxes, network bandwidth, and Microsoft's server throttling. You can find more information on estimating Office 365 migration duration here .

Does the software support all languages during migration?

Yes, EdbMails is designed to handle non-English character sets and supports all languages during migration, ensuring that content is migrated with full fidelity.

Can I access the source and target mailbox during migration?

Yes, EdbMails performs the migration in the background without locking the mailboxes. This allows users to continue accessing their source and target mailboxes with zero downtime during the process .

Can EdbMails remove deleted source items from the target Office 365 folders?

Yes. EdbMails has an option to 'Remove deleted source items from target folders'. When you enable this and run a subsequent migration, it will synchronize the target by removing any items that were deleted from the source since the last migration. See our mailbox migration options for more details.

Can I migrate emails from Microsoft 365 to IMAP server using EdbMails?

Yes, EdbMails supports migrating Office 365 mailboxes to any IMAP-enabled server, such as Gmail, Zoho, or cPanel. You can find the steps to migrate from Office 365 to IMAP here .

Does EdbMails support Office 365 to Hosted Exchange migration?

Yes, EdbMails can migrate from Office 365 to a Hosted Exchange server environment, such as those provided by GoDaddy or Rackspace.

Do I need a separate license for Primary mailbox and Archive mailbox migration?

No, you do not need a separate license. As long as the primary mailbox and its corresponding archive mailbox share the same User Principal Name (UPN), a single license will cover the migration of both.

Does EdbMails handle mailbox mapping between source and target Microsoft 365 servers automatically?

Yes, EdbMails provides an automatic mailbox mapping feature. It matches mailboxes between the source and target tenants based on their email addresses, which saves significant time and reduces errors in large-scale migrations.

Does the software generate duplicates when running consecutive Microsoft 365 migrations?

No. EdbMails uses an incremental migration process. After the first migration, any subsequent migrations to the same target will only copy new or changed items, preventing duplicate data from being created.

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Office 365 tenant migration

Migrate between Office 365 tenants

Migrate Office 365 tenants with the same domain

Migrate an unlimited number of mailboxes, folders, files between two tenants with the same domain name residing on different servers. (For example, xyz.com on Godaddy to xyz.com on Microsoft). Read More

Migrate Office 365 tenants from different domains

EdbMails supports migrating tenants from one domain to another or from different domains which is useful during company mergers or acquisitions. (abc.com to xyz.com). Read More

Migrate entire data from source Office 365 to the target

Migrate all emails, contacts, calendar entries, mailbox permissions, tasks, journals, SharePoint, OneDrive data, large and small attachments to the target with a perfect replica of the source account. Read More

On-premise Exchange to Office 365 migration

Migrate directly from On-Premise to Office 365

You can migrate directly from On-Premise Exchange to Exchange Online using EdbMails software, which supports all Exchange versions from 2007 to 2019. Read More

Migrate Exchange 2007, 2010 to Office 365

Microsoft no longer supports legacy versions, and EdbMails makes it simple to transfer or upgrade from older Exchange versions such as 2003, 2007 and 2010 to Office 365 in a few clicks without the need for double hops or intermediate steps. Read More

Cutover, Staged and Hybrid Migration

EdbMails supports full, staged and hybrid Exchange / Office 365 migration which allows you to migrate all mailboxes (cutover), migrate in batches, using the various filter options (staged) or perform a Hybrid migration by connecting to the source Exchange server and target Office 365 server respectively. Read More

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Archive and Public folder to Office 365 migration

Public folders, Shared and Archive Mailbox Migration

Migrate Exchange Public folder to Shared Mailbox

Using EdbMails you can migrate from an on-premise Exchange Public Folder to a Shared Mailbox or migrate entire Public folders between Office 365 tenants. Read More

Migrate Public Folder to Office 365

EdbMails supports migration between Public folders residing in two different tenants. The application displays the entire Public Folder hierarchy and simplifies migration without the need for PowerShell scripts or manual methods. Read More

Migrate from Archive Mailbox to Shared Mailbox

EdbMails makes it a breeze to directly migrate from an Archive Mailbox to Shared Mailbox, thanks to its user-friendly interface which guides you step-by-step. Read More

Office 365 migration from various services

Migrate from G Suite, GoDaddy and Rackspace

EdbMails specialized software solution simplifies complex migrations from various third-party hosted servers such as GoDaddy, Rackspace and G Suite to Microsoft 365. Read More

Migrate Outlook PST to Office 365

If you have an Outlook PST file, you can use EdbMails to migrate the contents directly to Exchange online without any additional steps. Following the migration, the PST file contents are readily available in the target account. Read More

Migrate to Office 365 from IMAP servers

EdbMails allows you to connect to the source and target mailboxes and supports direct migration from various IMAP servers such as Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail, Google Workspace (G Suite), Zimbra, IceWarp, Zoho, cPanel etc. Read More

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EdbMails uses secure Microsoft APIs and follows Microsoft's migration flow. Your credentials are safeguarded by TLS encryption and OAuth 2.0 modern authentication based on MSAL (Microsoft Authentication Library and Microsoft Graph) and are not stored anywhere. Read More

Worry free and no duplicate migration

EdbMails offers a rich user experience for migrating to Office 365, with an easy-to-use interface and a slew of features. Its incremental migration feature, for example, prevents duplicate migrations to the same target on successive migrations. Read More

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EdbMails has no mailbox or server limitations and reconnects automatically after a conditional wait time. Migrations of a single folder or an entire tenant are 40-50 percent faster thanks to the application's multithreading capability and Office 365 throttling management. Read More

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