Before Migrating from 20.04.xx
Migrating from any version in the 20.04.xx family is a special step because Exchange Connector moves from the legacy dedicated installation to the new vtenext module/extension structure.
Migration paths
- 20.04.xx → 24.08;
- 20.04.xx → 26.04.
In both cases, the Exchange module registration step must be performed once. If Exchange Connector is already on version 24.08, use the standard upgrade procedure described in Upgrading from 24.08 to 26.04.
Before you begin
Create a full backup of the vtenext instance and record the current Exchange configuration. Check at least:
- current connector version;
- Exchange type in use;
- enabled synchronization modules;
- users using the connector;
- folders selected by users;
- custom mappings for Contacts and Organizations;
- any existing synchronization errors.
Why the registration script is required
The script registers the existing Exchange Connector as a vtenext vtlib module. It does not reinstall the connector and must be run only once on an instance coming from the 20.04.xx family.
The full operational procedure is described in Migrating from 20.04.xx to 24.08 or 26.04.
If Microsoft 365 is used
The new generation uses Microsoft Graph for Exchange Online. Before migration, decide whether to use the vtenext Proxy or a Custom Microsoft App. Differences, requirements and configuration are described in Configuring Microsoft 365.
If Exchange Server is used
For on-premises Exchange Server, the module structure still has to be migrated, while communication continues to use EWS. See Configuring Exchange Server.