Exchange Migration Tool to Migrate Exchange Server and Office 365

Kernel Migration for Exchange key features

Uncover the key features of the Kernel Migration for Exchange software, ensuring secure and efficient Exchange data transfer with complete reliability and integrity.

Pre-migration analysis for a risk-free migration

Assess potential migration challenges effectively with the Exchange Migration tool's pre-migration analysis feature. Evaluate migration job duration based on network speed and active machines, facilitating efficient planning and management for Microsoft Exchange migration.

Migrate large mailboxes

Use the Exchange Server migration tool to migrate any number and size of mailboxes. The tool allows adding large mailboxes in the source and supports Exchange to Exchange Online migration along with Exchange on premise migration to Office 365. It also supports running bulk migrations in a batch.

Preserves original folder hierarchy

Migrate Exchange to Exchange Online while preserving the original folder hierarchy of the source mailboxes. Perform Exchange Server migration with complete data integrity. The tool preserves the originality of the data when you migrate Exchange to Office 365.

Migrate public folder and archive mailboxes

Perform user, shared, and archive mailboxes and public folder migration using our Exchange mailbox migration tool. Users can select their required mailboxes from the source for a seamless on-premises Exchange to Office 365 migration.

Filter for selective Exchange Server migration

With the help of different filters, users can transfer only the required data from Exchange-to-Exchange Online migration. The Exchange migrator includes filters like date range and folder category (inbox, sent items, outbox, calendars, and contacts). Perform controlled operations such as migrate Exchange to Office 365 or Exchange to 365 migration.

Schedule migration

Schedule the Exchange hybrid migration job as per your availability. Users have the option to schedule a time or instantly execute the process of Office 365 to Exchange migration or vice versa. Conveniently migrate on prem Exchange to O365, requiring higher server resources, by setting the job for a time when server load is minimal.

Real-time migration alerts and reports

Keep track of the migration project's live status through real-time notifications. Access updates in the software console via the "View Reports" option or receive them in your email directly, providing detailed job summaries with start time, completion status, and success/failure status.

Web-based reporting console

Access comprehensive on premise Exchange to Office 365 migration details through the migration report, displaying migrated item counts, sizes, and remaining items in the batch. With specific administrative permissions, open the report in a web browser to monitor and control the Microsoft Exchange migration process.

Job-based migration process

Streamline the migration of numerous mailboxes by utilizing the software's Job feature. Create multiple jobs for mailbox and public folder migrations, scheduling as required. The task list includes a "Migrated Items" column, updating every five minutes to reflect the latest data.

Agent Configuration for migration Load-sharing

Assign migration tasks to multiple network-connected Agent systems to reduce the load on the server. Configure the Agent Machine for larger migration projects, enabling seamless Exchange Server migration to Office 365 migration even with limited server resources.

Auto-synchronization

Ensure true coexistence between migrated and un-migrated mailboxes using our software. Employ the Exchange Migration tool for direct synchronization, promptly reflecting changes bidirectionally between the source and target mailboxes, maintaining synchronization integrity.

Multilingual support

Empower businesses worldwide with comprehensive migration support, as the Exchange Migration software accommodates multiple languages, such as Deutsche, Espanola, and Italia. Its UNICODE support ensures accurate email migration across all languages, catering to precise multilingual requirements.

Migration rollback

Overcome failed or incorrect migrations with the software's Migration Rollback feature. Exchange Migration tool reverses migrated mailboxes from the destination, facilitating a quick rollback of the entire job. Subsequently, initiate a second migration without any issues.

Migrate rules & permissions, passwords & SID history

Go beyond mailbox and public folder migration as the solution transfers complete mailbox properties and permissions, including Outlook profiles, rules, folder permissions, mailbox permissions, and GAL lists. Moreover, it migrates the total SID history and Passwords to the designated mailbox.

Express Edition – quick Exchange migration without Outlook

Designed for smaller migrations, the Express Edition functions as a compact Exchange Server migration tool, supporting migrations between Exchange and Office 365 bidirectionally. It accurately maps sources and destinations, generating comprehensive migration reports in CSV format. Read more...

What we can migrate?

Here is a list of supported sources and destination data that we can migrate using Exchange Server migration tool.

On-premises Exchange/ Exchange Online Hosted Exchange IMAP Server Emails Hosting Provider

On-premises Exchange/ Exchange Online

All the mailbox content is available for migration via our services and our team allows you to select either complete data or selective data and adopt the new platform comfortably.

Email Servers Platforms

Exchange Server (2010, 2013, 2016, 2019)
Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Amazon WorkMail
Office 365 Groups
Others leading cloud email servers

Hosted Exchange

Our migration services recognize each aspect of the Google Workspace mailbox and migrate them to any desired platform after proper planning.

Email Servers Platforms

Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Amazon WorkMail
Web Mail
Exchange Server
Rack Space
Others leading cloud email servers

IMAP Server

The online account of Amazon WorkMail will migrate to other platforms while keeping all the mailboxes intact and all the items will migrate too.

Email Servers Platforms

Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Amazon WorkMail
Web Mail
Exchange Server
Rack Space
Others leading cloud email servers

Emails Hosting Provider

The online account of Amazon WorkMail will migrate to other platforms while keeping all the mailboxes intact and all the items will migrate too.

Email Servers Platforms

Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Amazon WorkMail
Exchange Server
Others major cloud email servers

Explore Exchange Migration software's major benefits

Find out how does the Exchange migration tool helps in migrating mailboxes in Exchange Server.

Rapid migration

Capable of migrating mailboxes up to 50 GB efficiently, the software employs well-designed algorithms for quick and accurate transfer of mailbox items with complete data integrity.

No data loss

Secure your selected mailbox data during migration; the Exchange Migration software ensures complete transfer with intact metadata, eliminating the possibility of data loss or leaks.

Support for non-English characters

Facilitate the migration of non-English data, the software supports UNICODE characters, ensuring the transfer of emails, contacts, notes, and calendar items regardless of their language.

Migration scheduling

Automate the Exchange migration process with a scheduler. Initiate batch migration at specified times, eliminating the need for manual intervention. Users can schedule multiple batches concurrently for seamless, independent execution.

Co-existence

The software ensures immediate reflection of changes in mailboxes between the source and target environments, facilitating seamless synchronization throughout the migration process.

Zero downtime

Executing Exchange mailbox migration flawlessly, you can access mailboxes without interruption during the migration process. It allows you to continue regular tasks with uninterrupted mailbox access.

Kernel Migration for Exchange software FAQs

Find out how does the Exchange migration tool helps in migrating mailboxes in Exchange Server.

How to migrate Exchange 2010 mailboxes to Office 365?

To perform migration from Exchange 2010 mailboxes to Office 365, follow the below steps

Step 1: Add a Project and Job for your migration.
Step 2: Provide the Source Exchange 2010 details like Exchange domain name, username, password, etc.
Step 3: Select the Exchange mailboxes for migration.
Step 4: Now, provide the target Office 365 login details.
Step 5: Apply filters like Message Classes, Date Range, Folder, etc.
Step 6: Perform mapping (automatic or using CSV) between the source and target mailboxes.
Step 7: Use options like Manage bad items and synchronization, Notification settings, Report console, Migration job scheduling, etc.
Step 8: View the summary and start the migration.

Can Exchange Migrator export my mailboxes from Exchange Server 2010 Standard to PST file?

Yes. Besides complex migration tasks, this tool can backup Exchange/Office 365 mailboxes. To export Exchange Server 2010 to PST, create a Backup Project and run a Backup job. For dedicated Exchange/Office 365 backup & PST import (without recovery or migration), consider using Kernel Exchange Backup & Restore.

Can you guide me in preparing for the migration project?

You can prepare for the migration by utilizing the software's Pre-migration Analysis feature. Ensure you have the Source and Target credentials with you. This feature assists in estimating the time needed to complete the migration.

Is public folder migration possible with the tool?

This Exchange hybrid migration tool migrates public folders from Exchange and Office 365. The user must create a Public Folder Migration job in their migration Project.

Is public folder migration possible between on-premises Exchange SBS 2003 and Office 365?

Yes. Our migration software support Exchange SBS 2003. Exchange Online migration can access the public folder data from Exchange 2003 and migrate to Office 365.

Can this tool migrate Public Folders from Exchange 2010 to Office 365?

Yes. The tool supports migrating Public Folders from Exchange 2010 to Office 365. You can create a job for public folder migration and run this job to migrate public folders from Exchange 2010 to Office 365.

While using this software, is it possible to execute the migration on specific days only?

Yes, it is possible. While scheduling the migration, the Kernel Migration for Exchange allows you to allow or deny migration on specified weekdays.

I have a client that hosts their emails on Office 365, and they want me to export one of their mailboxes to a PST file. Do you have a product that can do this for me?

Yes, it can fulfill your need (though it is designed for complex Office 365/ Exchange to Exchange Online migration). It can directly access the mailboxes from your client’s Office 365 account and save them to the PST file. For specialized Office 365/Exchange backup or PST import, consider trying Kernel Office 365 Backup & Restore.

Does Kernel Exchange Migration software support auto-mapping of the source and destination mailboxes?

The Software provides different mapping options like Map automatically, Map using CSV, etc., using which users can automatically map mailboxes.

Does the tool delete/modify anything from the source server?

No. It lets you migrate everything from the Source server (including mailbox rules and permissions) to the Target server. It ensures that no data is deleted or modified on the Source server during the process.

Does it support migration to Hosted Exchange?

Yes, it does. The solution allows migration to hosted Exchange Server from on-premises Exchange Server and Office 365.

How can I map mailboxes if I am unable to find them in the target server list?

If the mailbox with the same name is unavailable in the target server, select the source mailbox and map it with another mailbox in the target. Alternatively, create a new mailbox in the target using the "Create Mailbox" option in the tool.

Can I migrate mailboxes within the same domain server?

Yes, you can migrate user mailboxes and public folders from one Exchange to another Exchange Server within the same forest/domain using the Exchange Migrator tool. However, the intra-forest migration is possible from Exchange 2003 to 2007/2010, and similarly, you can read the other Exchange mailbox migration deployment scenarios.

Can I perform the direct Migration from Exchange 2003 to 2013?

Unfortunately, you cannot directly migrate from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2013 within the same forest, as Microsoft does not support coexistence between the two versions. It is Microsoft’s limitation. However, you can perform cross-forest migrations from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2013 using the Exchange Migration tool.

Can the tool migrate items between servers with different language characters?

Yes, the tool supports Exchange mailbox migration of various languages and characters, including English, German, Spanish, and Italian. It ensures the seamless migration of special language characters without any data loss.

Can I migrate shared mailboxes using this tool?

Yes, you can also migrate shared mailboxes using Exchange migration tool.

Can I migrate hosted Exchange to Office 365?

Yes, the tool’s wide range of functionality allows user to migrate hosted Exchange to Office 365 environment.

I want to migrate on prem mailbox to O365, can the tool help?

Yes. Our tool can easily migrate from on prem Exchange to Office 365 without losing a single mailbox item.

Exchange Migration software Prerequisites & recommendations

About software

Version: 23.4

Release Date: Nov 2023

Version support

Exchange Server: Exchange Server 2000/ 2003/ 2007/ 2010/ 2013/ 2016/ 2019

Outlook: Outlook 2019/ 2016/ 2013/ 2010/ 2007/ 2003

SharePoint Servers: SharePoint 2013/ 2016/ 2019/ SharePoint Online (Office 365), SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Foundation 2013/ 2010, SharePoint Server 2010

Virtual Environments: Hyper-V Server 2008/ 2008 R2/ 2012/ 2012 R2, VMware ESX/ ESXi Server, Microsoft Virtual PC

Prerequisites

Availability of Microsoft Outlook Outlook 2000/ 2003/ 2007/ 2010/ 2013 (Recommended)/ 2016/ 2019

Must-haves for Report Console NET Framework 4.0/IIS 5.1 or higher

Must-haves for Profile Manager:
GPMC (Group Policy Management Console) installed on the machine, where program is installed.
Required Anonymous Authentication in Security, for connecting Outlook profile to Office 365 and Exchange 2013.

System requirements

Hard Disk: 4 GB free space for the installation and data migration

Memory: Minimum 4 GB RAM

Processor: Intel® Pentium 4 Class or higher Processor

Operating System: Windows 365/ 11/ 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7/ & 2012/ 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016 and older version

Installation guide

How to use

EULA

What customers say about Kernel Migration for Exchange

(4.9/5) 482 Reviews

Move from on-premises to Microsoft 365

We had been using Exchange Server 2013 on-premises until we decided to move to Microsoft 365. The Exchange Migration tool made it easy to fix things and migrate our server data to the cloud efficiently.

Alberto Daniel