This article provides instructions on configuring a migration batch for migrating public folders from Microsoft 365 to Groups in Google Workspace. The setup process outlined here focuses on migrating Mail, this is the only available data type for this scenario.
Before proceeding, ensure you have completed the steps in the Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace Migration Guide to set up your migration project and added users to your migration batch.
Adding Items to Migrate
When preparing to migrate users to corresponding accounts at the destination, follow the format below:
- Export Type: Public folder
- Export Name: Path to source public folder
- Import Type: Group
- Import Name: Destination group email address
- Given Name: Display name of the destination group
- Family Name: Not required
- Documents Path: Not required
- Documents Destination Path: Not required
For each entry, select the specific items you wish to migrate. Make sure the 'Migrate' option is enabled for all public folders included in the migration.
General Settings
In the General Settings section, ensure all domain mappings are configured correctly to facilitate replacing the source domain with the destination domain during the migration.
You can also apply date range filters for various data types to migrate information within a specific timeframe. Specify the date ranges you wish to include.
Source Settings
For a standard public folder to Google group migration, it is recommended to keep most of the source settings at their default values. However, you will need to ensure you modify the below.
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Public folders -> Public folder username: You will need to enter the username of an admin account at your source that has owner permissions on all of the public folders and subfolders that you plan to migrate.
For more information on additional source settings, please refer to the following article:
Microsoft 365 - Source Settings
Destination Settings
For this type of migration, it is generally recommended to retain the default destination settings. However, based on your specific migration requirements, certain settings may need to be adjusted. Details can be found in the article below:
Google Workspace - Destination Settings
Advanced Settings
For a straightforward public folder to Google group migration, most advanced settings can remain at their default values. However, consider the following:
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Address Replacement: It is highly recommended to upload an address replacement CSV that maps source users, groups and aliases to their corresponding destination users, groups and aliases. For more information, please refer to the Address Replacements article.
Migration Process
The migration process will vary depending on your project's specific approach. Generally, it is advisable to start with a bulk migration and perform delta migrations closer to the final migration cutover date.