How to migrate from Office 365 to Exchange server?

[jameswatt]

Hey,

I’ve actually done an Office 365 to Exchange Server migration using EdbMails Office 365 migration software, so I’ll walk you through what worked for me. If you’re looking for a way that avoids manual hassle and keeps things organized, this tool does the job well.

Here’s how I did it step-by-step:​

1. Install the software

I installed EdbMails on a Windows machine that had a stable internet connection and network access to the target Exchange server. You don’t have to install it on the Exchange server itself, which is super convenient.

2. Login to source Office 365

The tool gives you a simple GUI where you enter your Office 365 credentials. It supports both modern authentication and MFA, which was important for us due to tenant policies.

3. Load and select mailboxes

Once connected, I could see all the mailboxes listed. I selected the ones I needed to migrate. The mailbox mapping is automatic, but you can also map them manually if needed.

4. Connect to the destination Exchange server

I then entered the Exchange server details (IP address, domain, user credentials, etc.). EdbMails validated everything automatically, which saved time troubleshooting.

5. Start the migration

The actual migration process was smooth. I could track progress for each mailbox, and the software handled throttling, large mailboxes, and reconnects if the session timed out. It even allowed me to pause and resume whenever needed.

A few things I liked:​

• No PowerShell scripts or complex configurations
• Preserves folder structure and metadata
• You can apply filters if you only want to migrate specific items like date-wise or folders

If you're looking to keep the transition clean and without downtime, I’d say EdbMails is a solid option. Just make sure the target Exchange environment is properly configured with mailboxes created before the migration.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you’re running into a specific error or need help with setup.

 

[devidmithen]

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