Public Folders Backup and Modern Authentication
As of January 2023, Microsoft is permanently disabling Basic Authentication for many protocols that communicate with Exchange Online. This change has been expected for a few years, but it is now finally here. With many vendors scrambling to adhere to modern authentication, some applications and SaaS-based services are unable to make the change. When it […]
Migrate Public Folders to Office 365 Shared Mailbox
An Office 365 Shared Mailbox is the closest match to Public Folders as you can maintain any part of the public folder hierarchy, items, and permissions. Separate credentials are not required for a Shared Mailbox as these only need to be assigned. This makes it an attractive option for Public Folder content. When wanting to Migrate Public […]
Migrate Multiple Public Folder Hierarchies into Office 365
Migrating multiple Public Folder Hierarchies into Office 365 can be a difficult task. Your options are to merge them yourself, pick one to remove, or do nothing. The process is slow, messy, and wrought with tension in trying to come to an agreement with the business or businesses involved. Public Folders often exist to fulfill […]
Public Folder Migration: What to Expect?
Public Folder migration can be hard. It requires a lot of planning, patience, and resolve to get through it. Knowing what you are up against will be the key to avoiding end user impacting issues. If you are choosing to migrate public folders to Office 365, then it’s even more crucial. Public Folder Migration Process Overview […]
Top Considerations when Choosing a Public Folder Migration Solution
Choosing a public folder migration solution can be a difficult task. This is especially the case when your destination is Office 365. Many assumptions can be made that, if not researched, can lead you down a long and painful path. Picking the solution that you will use to accomplish this task is critical as no two solutions are alike. Knowing […]
Common Pitfalls of Public Folder Migrations
At first glance, Public Folders appear to be easy to migrate. They’re a part of Microsoft Exchange. They have their own database. If they’re modern public folders, they exist within mailboxes, which means they’re part of a Database Availability Group (DAG). The DAG should be able to easily migrate over. It’s because of this that Public […]
