Migrating Accounts and Mailboxes from Source Tenant to Target Tenant in VMAnalyst SDDC & Blockchain

In this blog post, we will discuss the process of migrating accounts and mailboxes from a source tenant to a target tenant in VMAnalyst SDDC & Blockchain. We will cover the steps involved in creating a collection, selecting users for migration, and configuring the migration settings. Additionally, we will touch on the different migration scenarios and how to track the progress of the task.

Creating a Collection

To begin the migration process, we need to create a collection of accounts and mailboxes that we want to migrate from the source tenant to the target tenant. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that the List View is selected in the Accounts tab.

2. Select all the users you want to add to the collection.

3. Click New Collection and enter a name for the collection.

4. Click Save.

Selecting Users for Migration

Once we have created a collection, we can select the users we want to migrate from the source tenant to the target tenant. Follow these steps:

1. In the Dashboard, click on Browse Accounts to view the collection.

2. Select all the users you want to migrate and select Migrate.

3. Choose the custom target domain name if not already selected.

4. Click Next.

Configuring Migration Settings

Before we start the migration process, we need to configure some settings. Follow these steps:

1. Select the custom source domain for routing.

2. Check the box if you want to send an invitation email to the users.

3. Choose the migration scenario.

4. Click Next.

Migrating Mailboxes

To migrate mailboxes, follow these steps:

1. Under Mailboxes, select all the users whose mailboxes you need to migrate and select Migrate Mail.

2. Check the box for Assign a license plan to target mailbox accounts and select the license plan.

3. Choose Primary Mailbox or Archive mailbox in the Migration Scenario.

4. Choose which folders/specific folders or add exceptions you want to migrate.

5. Click Next.

Migrating Accounts

To migrate accounts, follow these steps:

1. Under Accounts, select all the users you want to migrate and select Migrate.

2. Choose the custom target domain name if not already selected.

3. Click Next.

Tracking Migration Progress

Once we have started the migration process, we can track its progress in the Tasks section. Follow these steps:

1. In the Dashboard, click on Tasks.

2. Find the task related to the migration and click on it.

3. Check the progress of the task and click Finish when it is complete.

Conclusion

In this blog post, we have covered the steps involved in migrating accounts and mailboxes from a source tenant to a target tenant in VMAnalyst SDDC & Blockchain. We have discussed creating a collection, selecting users for migration, configuring migration settings, and tracking migration progress. By following these steps, you can successfully migrate your accounts and mailboxes from one tenant to another without any hassle.