Office 365 Public Folder Migration

Eliminate Public Folder Constraints by Migrating to Advanced Microsoft 365 

Traditional public folders are a legacy feature in the Microsoft ecosystem which is quite underperforming in comparison with advanced collaboration tools like SharePoint and Microsoft Teams. O365 public folder migration guarantees better productivity, data management, and collaboration. At GS-IT, we migrate on premise public folders to Office 365 and upgrade your organization’s information management, ensuring security and efficiency. With customized strategies, automated Microsoft tools, and industry best practices, we execute an effective migration that caters to your organizational requirements and infrastructure. 

Steps Involved in the Public Folder Migration to Exchange Online   

Assessment & PlanningAssessment & Planning

Creates a migration strategy by analyzing the present public folder layout, permissions, and data volume.

Pre-Migration CleanupPre-Migration Cleanup

We identify redundant data, archive legacy files, and organize folder structure prior to executing migration.

Migration Tool SetupMigration Tool Setup

Configure migration tools, either Microsoft native or third-party to carry out uninterrupted data transfer.

Data Migration ExecutionData Migration Execution

Involves the transferring of public files, emails, and associated user permissions to M365 accurately.

Testing & ValidationTesting & Validation

Before finalizing migration, we verify the accuracy of transferred data, folder structures, and access rights.

User Training & SupportUser Training & Support

We offer end-user and troubleshooting support following best practices after O365 public folder migration.

Public Folder Migration to Office 365

Key Features of Exchange Public Folder Migration

Official Microsoft Migration Scripting

Official Microsoft Migration Scripting

Use advanced Microsoft-developed PowerShell scripts for safe, and faster public folder to Microsoft 365 migration with little manual effort.

Intelligent Folder Mapping

Intelligent Folder Mapping

Create custom folder-to-mailbox mapping using certified Microsoft methodology to improve public folder distribution across M365 mailboxes.

Permission Preservation

Permission Preservation

Identify and migrate existing public folder client permissions to guarantee continuous access and organizational hierarchy preservation.

Migration Batch Management

Migration Batch Management

Using official Microsoft migration cmdlets, we can create and manage migration batches for controlling and tracking migration processes.

Rollback Mechanism

Rollback Mechanism

When difficulties surface during migration, we implement official Microsoft rollback procedures to restore historic public folder access.

Hybrid Environment Support

Hybrid Environment Support

We facilitate an uninterrupted public folder migration to Microsoft 365 for organizations that manage complicated hybrid Exchange settings.

Benefits of Exchange Public Folder Migration to Office 365

Legacy Infrastructure Elimination

Legacy Infrastructure Elimination

Help overcome the dependency on Exchange 2007-16 public folder databases, lowering maintenance costs.

Better Collaborations

Better Collaborations

Microsoft 365's powerful public folder features and cloud-based collaboration tools boost collaborations.

Improved Storage Management

Improved Storage Management

We utilize Microsoft 365's auto-split public folder mailbox capability for dynamic storage optimization. 

Strong Security Measures

Strong Security Measures

Advanced security measures developed within Microsoft 365's public folder system ensure protection.

Simplified Management

Simplified Management

Migrate from inefficient on-premises management to effortless cloud-based public folder administration.

Scalable Storage Capacity

Scalable Storage Capacity

With M365's versatile public folder mailbox features, you can overcome traditional storage limitations.

Why Choose GS-IT to
Migrate Legacy Public Folders to Office 365?

GS-IT has been successfully migrating IT systems in Dubai with insights gained from over a decade of expertise in the technical industry. Our approach extends beyond mere transfer of data including a smooth transition that guarantees business continuity, increases productivity, and reduces downtime. The Microsoft-certified professionals at GS-IT follow an organized, risk-mitigation strategy to manage all steps of the migration process, from assessment and planning to execution and post-migration support. We understand that each organization has distinct demands, which is why we customize our migration solutions to meet your operational needs and long-term objectives. Whether you want to migrate exchange 2010 public folders to Office 365, or execute any other migrations, we follow best practices while ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance.

Burdened by the limitations of outdated public folders?
Let’s move it to Office 365.

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