Can robocopy be used to migrate mail

Robocopy is a powerful command-line utility for copying and moving files, but it's not specifically designed for migrating email. However, with some creativity and scripting, you can use Robocopy to help with email migration. Here are a few ways to do it:

  1. Migrating email files: If you have email files stored in a file system (e.g., PST files, EML files, or MSG files), you can use Robocopy to copy or move these files from one location to another. For example, you can use Robocopy to migrate PST files from an old Exchange server to a new one.
  2. Migrating email folders: If you have email folders stored in a file system (e.g., IMAP or POP3 folders), you can use Robocopy to copy or move these folders from one location to another. For example, you can use Robocopy to migrate email folders from an old IMAP server to a new one.
  3. Migrating email databases: If you have email databases (e.g., Exchange databases or Lotus Notes databases), you can use Robocopy to copy or move these databases from one location to another. However, this requires more complex scripting and may require additional tools or software.

To use Robocopy for email migration, you'll need to:

  1. Identify the email files or folders you want to migrate.
  2. Determine the source and destination locations for the migration.
  3. Use Robocopy to copy or move the email files or folders.
  4. Optionally, use additional tools or software to convert or transform the email data during the migration process.

Here's an example of how you might use Robocopy to migrate PST files:

robocopy "C:\Source\PST Files" "C:\Destination\PST Files" /mov /minage:1

This command copies all PST files from the "C:\Source\PST Files" directory to the "C:\Destination\PST Files" directory, moving the files instead of copying them, and only considering files that are at least 1 day old.

Keep in mind that Robocopy is a file-level copying utility, and it may not be the best tool for migrating email data. Email migration often requires more complex processing, such as converting file formats, preserving folder structures, and handling email metadata. For more complex email migrations, you may want to consider using specialized email migration tools or software.