Summary: Sometimes, situations arise when you need to migrate Mac Outlook data to Microsoft 365 (Office 365). In this blog, we’ve mentioned one such situation that requires immediate migration of Mac Outlook data to Office 365. We have also mentioned an OLM to PST converter tool that can directly migrate Mac Outlook (OLM file) data to Office 365 in just a few steps, with complete integrity.
Mac Outlook users usually migrate to Microsoft 365 or Office 365 to leverage the benefits of cloud and other features offered by the cloud-based platform. However, sometimes, need arises to migrate Outlook for Mac data to Microsoft 365 when an issue or incident occurs. One such incident is recently experienced by users of Rackspace hosted Exchange Server. The users have not been able to send or receive emails or use the services as the Rackspace hosted Exchange Servers faced outage due to a security incident.
As a quick workaround, Rackspace has been offering Microsoft Exchange Online Plan 1 licenses on Microsoft Office 365 at no cost to its customers. This has been a nightmare for many users as they scramble to migrate their emails to Microsoft 365.
How to Quickly Migrate Mac Outlook Data to Microsoft 365?
The users who have a subscription to the Rackspace Archive Service can search and export emails to PST files and import them to Microsoft 365 manually using the Network Upload method. However, there are several challenges and issues associated with the manual method that may lead to loss of mail items or missing mail items after the import. Besides, the process is quite long and tedious which can lead to extended downtime.
On the other hand, the users who didn’t have subscription of the Archive Service or a backup cannot go for the Network Upload method. In such a case, the only option is to export the emails stored by the Outlook for Mac client on local storage to OLM format. If Outlook for Mac is working, users can use the File > Export option to export all their mail items, such as emails, contacts, attachments, calendar items, tasks, notes, etc. to OLM file. Then, use an advanced OLM to PST converter tool, such as Stellar Converter for OLM, to export OLM data, such as emails, contacts, attachments, etc. to Microsoft 365 directly.
Why Use Stellar Converter for OLM?
Stellar Converter for OLM overcomes the pain points of users who are trying or want to migrate their mailbox items from OLM file to Microsoft 365 (Office 365). The software can directly export or migrate local Mac Outlook data (OLM file) of any size to Microsoft 365 in just a few simple steps. It also provides the ‘Browse’ and ‘Find’ options to locate or search OLM files on the system. The software displays a preview of the OLM file to help verify the items before exporting or saving. It also allows to save the OLM file data to PST, EML, HTML, MSG, RTF, and PDF. Stellar Converter for OLM works with OLM files generated in 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, and 2003.
Steps to Migrate OLM File Data to Office 365 by using the Software
Here’s how to use the software to migrate Mac Outlook data (OLM file) to Microsoft 365.
Step 1: Download and install Stellar Converter for OLM Technician on your system.
Step 2: Launch the software and click Browse to choose the OLM file that you want to migrate. If you don’t know the location of the file, use the Find button.
Step 3: Once you select the OLM file, click the Convert button. The software will take a few minutes to scan the file and display the contents. You can preview the items by clicking on them.
Step 4: You can choose the emails, attachments, and other items that you want to move to Microsoft 365. You can even choose to move everything.
Step 5: Click Save Converted Mailbox button and choose the Office 365 option on the Save As window. Then, click Next.
Step 6: Enter the Office 365 credentials and click Save. Wait for a few minutes for the migration to complete. You can even track the progress.
Once the migration is done, open the Office 365 account and access the data.
Conclusion
The Rackspace security incident has led many Mac Outlook users to immediately migrate the local copy of their OLM files to Microsoft 365 or Office 365. In such a situation, tools such as Stellar Converter for OLM come in handy. The biggest advantage is that the software makes the complex migration process easier with its intuitive user interface and advanced features, allowing users to migrate the mailboxes from local Mac Outlook data file to Office 365 directly in a few clicks.
