GSMME system requirements
You must meet the following system requirements before using G Suite Migration for Microsoft® Exchange (GSMME).
If you have the legacy free edition of G Suite, upgrade to G Suite Basic to get this feature.
| Component | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Source mail server |
One of the following mail server environments:
In addition, you need an administrative account on your server that has permission to read each user's mailbox. In Exchange, the permission Receive As is sufficient. |
| GSMME client machine |
One of the following operating systems:
In addition, the following is required when migrating from Exchange or PST files:
We recommend that you use the latest updates for both Windows and Outlook. |
FAQs
Can I run GSMME on the Exchange server?No. It's strongly recommended that you run GSMME on a separate client machine.
Yes. GSMME does work in a hosted Exchange environment but you need to be aware the profile is created differently.
GSMME accesses Exchange mailboxes using an administrator profile. If you configure GSMME with the server hostname/user option, GSMME creates a profile using these settings and uses the profile to access the mailboxes.
With hosted Exchange environments, and other complex network setups, direct MAPI access from Outlook to Exchange isn't possible. In this case, when you create a profile from Outlook using the Outlook wizard, GSMME uses Outlook Anywhere (also called MAPI/RPC over HTTP) to make sure Exchange is accessible from the profile. Using Outlook Anywhere is the best way to connect to hosted Exchange services.
No. Administrator access is required.
If you aren't an administrator but want to migrate from Exchange or Outlook, you can use G Suite Migration for Microsoft Outlook (GSMMO).
