Microsoft Migration: Spring 2008
The Microsoft migration has three parts: upgrading to Office 2007, moving email accounts from GroupWise to Outlook 2007, and moving from a mixed Novell-Microsoft network to an all-Microsoft network.
When are you migrating?
To find out, check the email migration schedule. Coming soon, we'll have info about email and handheld devices. In the unlikely event you are unable to locate some of your archived files, you can fill the missing archives form and we'll help you locate them.
The email migration presents some technical challenges:
- For the transition to go smoothly, you'll need to document your GroupWise settings.
- GroupWise archives need to be cleaned up - safeguard your GroupWise archives.
Office 2007 auto-Installation began April 28
Auto-installation week began April 28 for all computers that hadn't yet been upgraded to Office 2007. Sometime during the week, employees who haven't upgraded will be interrupted for 30-60 minutes while the automatic installation takes place.
Network migration
This part of the migration will affect where you store files on the network. For now, we won't be moving to Microsoft Vista. ITG is working to resolve the compatibility issues Vista has with other systems.
Migration overview
There are three phases in this migration.
1. Upgrade to Microsoft Office 2007
On March 3, OHSU will begin upgrading to Microsoft Office 2007. Since the email migration will be a big move all by itself, we're migrating to Office 2007 in two steps: First we'll install the Big Four - Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint - along with a set of bonus applications, and then we'll install the email application, Outlook 2007. Learn more about the Big Four.
2. Migrate share file storage from Novell to Microsoft
This will affect where you store files on the network. For now, we won't be moving to Microsoft Vista. ITG is working to resolve the compatibility issues Vista has with other systems.
3. Migrate from GroupWise to Microsoft Outlook 2007
Outlook 2007 will allow for better integration with other Office 2007 applications, but the move presents some technical challenges:
- For the transition to go smoothly, you’ll need to document your GroupWise settings.
- GroupWise archives need to be cleaned up – safeguard your GroupWise archives.
