2020 Guide To Seamless Migration From Gmail to Microsoft 365
Email communication is an indispensable cog in the modern business. With the spread of offices and staff, sending and receiving timely information has been made easy and convenient. 商业组织有大量的电子邮件服务可供选择. 目前市场上排名第一的是谷歌的Gmail服务和微软公司的Microsoft 365服务.
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Email communication is a critical touchpoint, and you do not want to mess around with the lifeblood of your business, the customers. In this blog, find the steps to follow during Gmail to Microsoft 365 migrations, the common mistakes, and how managed IT services can make the migration seamless.
What are the key steps to follow during the process? Here is an essential guide.
Gather all the Info You Need
业务中的IT人员是整个迁移过程中的第一线人员. 他们需要充分掌握有关移民各方面的正确信息. 一个好的起点是咨询关于Gmail到Microsoft 365迁移的Microsoft指南. 该指南详细探讨了转型过程中的重要因素, such as how to conduct the migration, what changes users might experience during the changes, and much more.
Passwords Authentication
为了实现安全转换，您将需要使用密码和两步身份验证协议. This is because Gmail perceives Outlook as a bit insecure application. 两步验证过程是一个额外的安全层，供执行Gmail到Microsoft 365迁移的用户使用.
Sort the Domain Issues
With the two steps above out of the way, you can now kick off in earnest. However, before the actual migration occurs, 寻求迁移的企业必须确定他们拥有谷歌域. Alternatively, companies can do away with the Microsoft.com domain if they experience trouble with the old domain.
Bring Users Onboard
这是下一个重要步骤，因为它要求所有用户都参与到转换过程中. To achieve this, licenses are added to every user, whether the migration is performed in bulk or batches. 迁移的成功取决于用户是否拥有邮箱和许可证, which entails the online exchange plan. 在继续进行下一步之前，暂停设置向导以启用邮箱的成功迁移.
Carry Over the Mailboxes
为了完成这一步，第一个列表列出所有要迁移到Microsoft 365的Gmail邮箱. Besides, the creation of migration files in Excel must be done. This could be either the 2010 or 2013 excel version. 作为该过程的一部分，必须修改所有密码，并创建临时密码. This makes a list ready for the migration. IT personnel can decide to migrate the entire record in batches or bulk. 要一次性完成所有操作，邮箱不应超过50,000个，文件最大不应超过10MB.
Link Microsoft 365 to Gmail
IT专家必须通过创建所需的端点设置将Gmail邮箱连接到microsoft365邮箱.
Creating a Batch to Migrate
Once the connection established, create an initial batch to migrate from Gmail mailboxes to Microsoft 365. 一个好的建议是首先迁移一些邮箱，然后批量转移其余的邮箱. 还建议确定迁移整个测试批需要多长时间. 这样，你就能大致知道整批货的运送时间.
Update Domain Name System
在这个阶段，从Gmail到Microsoft 365的迁移更接近完成. IT人员应该修改MX记录，从Gmail表示Microsoft 365. Next up is fixing the domain by signing in to Microsoft 365, the domains followed by the Fix Issues icon. Follow the ‘What do I fix’ guidelines and flow with the instructions.
Terminate Gmail Synchronization
通常情况下，电子邮件系统需要大约72小时才能接受新的MX记录. 这是建议IT人员在停止Gmail同步之前必须等待的时间. During this transition period, 电子邮件用户应该只使用微软365，因为Gmail邮箱稍后将无法访问. Once all mails are re-routed to Microsoft 365, synchronization may be stopped, followed by the batch’s deletion.
Importing Google Contacts
个人微软365用户现在可以导入他们以前的谷歌联系人到他们的新家. 然而，用户必须在桌面上安装Outlook才能成功实现这个过程.
Common Snags During Migration and How Managed IT Services Can Help
Gmail到微软365的迁移并不是没有它公平的份额的挑战. 常见的错误可能会困扰这个过程，包括邮件延迟到达用户的新收件箱. Gmail和Microsoft 365之间的过渡点不匹配，以及人类对改变的抵制也很普遍.
好消息是，收购IT公司的服务，将移民从一个潜在的滑铁卢转变为一个妙计. 管理IT服务会派上用场，因为它们带来了过程中的丰富经验. The probability of a successful migration is enhanced.
Crucially, 内部IT人员可以自由地驱动其他业务操作，而无需担心迁移. 托管IT服务在迁移完成后提供长期的技术支持. 任何新出现的挑战都能迅速得到处理，从而保证无缝沟通.
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