There are several places where you might choose to use a network drive. Some examples include: The Source or Target Platform (i.e. direct access to the mail store of a Kerio server, or locally stored files such as PST, EML or PDF) Location of detached attachments that exceed size limits of the target system (configured… […]
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Best Practices
The following best practices will help optimize migration performance, reduce errors and enhance your overall migration experience. GeneralLet the migration complete before organizing data – If migrating in stages, once the first job has started do not reorganize messages or folders in the source or target environment until the entire migration is complete. Reorganization of… […]
End-User Communication
Transitioning to a new email environment is a big change to end-users and can cause disruption if best practices are not properly communicated to them. A few days prior to cutover, communicate the timing of the cutover to users. And then the day of the cutover, send another reminder to ensure end-users are aware of… […]
Disable Antivirus
Antivirus scanning can significantly reduce migration performance and can potentially lead to migration failures. The most reliable way to ensure antivirus scanning doesn’t interfere with migration processing is to disable antivirus on all machines performing migrations. However, we realize this can introduce security concerns that are prohibitive for many organizations. Create Directory ExclusionsAlternatively, you can… […]
Disable Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a policy that requires the account owner to verify login attempts with a second device of their choosing. It is recommended you disable all MFA policies prior to configuration. Multi-factor authentication can be enabled by administrative policy or by end users, depending on the email system. Multi-factor authentication requires the account… […]
Inventory Google Workspace Data Usage
To inventory end-user Gmail and Drive usage, follow the below instructions. To inventory Shared Drive usage, follow the instructions in the second section. User Gmail & Drive UsageLogin to Google Admin — https://admin.google.com/ Click on Users. Email usage should display by default. If Drive is not displayed in your current view, click on the Manage… […]
Inventory Microsoft 365 Data Usage
To inventory Microsoft 365 Mailbox, OneDrive and SharePoint usage, follow the below instructions. Mailbox UsageOpen the Microsoft 365 Admin Center Expand Reports Click on Usage Scroll down to the Email Activity section and click the View More button below it. Click the Mailbox Usage tab towards the top of the screen. To generate a report… […]
Glossary of Key Terms
Understanding the core concepts and architecture of Transend Migration Console will help you optimize functionality and efficiency. Migration ConsoleTransend Migration Console is the central point of management. This is where you configure your project, user list, credentials, settings and view results. Note: The Migration Console is to be installed on a single machine only! Remote… […]
Options for Mac Users
Transend Migration Console runs on a Windows operating system only. However, there are options for Mac users that are used by Transend customers across the globe. Boot Camp Assistant – Install Windows 10 on your Mac (free of charge) Parallels – run Windows on your MacLaunch a Windows VM on your Mac. […]
Migration Farm Requirements
If Transend is performing your migration as a service, and you will be creating the migration farm that will host Transend’s migration software, the following guidelines and specifications are required. Minimum Hardware SpecificationsOperating System: Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2 or higher CPU: 4 cores Memory: 16 GB Free Disk Space: 100 GB Machines can… […]