Exchange Online Migration Overview

Exchange Online Migration Overview

Introduction

Welcome to the Exchange Online Migration Overview page. This page is designed to provide you with all the necessary information regarding the migration from Exchange 2016 on-premises to Exchange Online. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your daily email and calendar activities. Here, you will find details about the migration process, benefits of moving to Exchange Online, and the timeline for the migration.

Benefits of Migrating to Exchange Online

Migrating to Exchange Online offers numerous advantages that will enhance your email and calendar experience. Here are some of the key benefits:

1. Enhanced Security:

   • Exchange Online provides advanced security features such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), data loss prevention (DLP), and automatic updates to protect your data against threats.

   • Built-in compliance tools help ensure that your organization meets regulatory requirements.

2. Improved Accessibility:

   • Access your email, calendar, and contacts from anywhere using Outlook on the web, mobile devices, or desktop applications.

   • Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps allows for a more unified and efficient workflow.

3. Increased Storage:

   • Each user gets 50 GB of mailbox storage, which is significantly more than what is typically available with on-premises solutions.

   • Shared mailboxes and archives also come with substantial storage limits, helping to manage your organization’s email data more effectively.

4. Enhanced Collaboration:

   • Integration with Microsoft Teams for scheduling and joining meetings directly from Outlook.

   • Shared calendars and contacts make it easier to coordinate and communicate with colleagues.

5. Cost Savings:

   • Reduce the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading on-premises servers.

   • Exchange Online’s cloud-based infrastructure eliminates the need for physical hardware and the associated maintenance costs.

6. Reliability:

   • Microsoft guarantees 99.9% uptime with financially backed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

   • Redundant data centers ensure your email is available even in the event of local outages.

Timeline of the Migration Process

The migration to Exchange Online will occur in several phases to ensure a smooth and orderly transition. When our project team begins the general rollout of migration, a migration schedule will be published so you may view the expected schedule for your group.

Throughout the migration process, the IT support team will be available to assist with any questions or issues. Regular updates will be provided to keep you informed about the progress and any important developments.