March 08 Migration/Upgrade

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Beginning March 10, 2008 we will begin migrating your email from GroupWise to Outlook. Simultaneously, we will also be upgrading your desktop computer to include several necessary updates and software upgrades.

Below is detailed information and instructions regarding this migration/upgrade. Please make sure you have completed all instructions by the dates specified to ensure as smooth a transition for you and over 100 other users.

Download Upgrade Checklist (PDF)

Novell Password Syncronization

Each time you log in to your computer, you are really logging in to two different systems: Novell and your computer. Usually, you only see the Novell login screen because the password on your computer is syncronized to be the same as your Novell password whenever your update your password.

When we update your computer, one of the changes we will be making is how you log in to your computer. Instead of using a local account profile set up on your computer manually, we will point your login to go to the UNT domain on the campus Active Directory (AD). Outlook requires login information from Active Directory, so you won't have to enter login information for Outlook. Plus, we will have more capabilities when supporting your desktop in the future. The Active Directory password is maintainted by the same system you use to log in to my.unt.edu and other campus-wide systems.

To get you used to logging in to your computer using your EUID and your main password, we will be adding a function to our Novell server that will keep your Novell password syncronized with your EUID password. We will inform you exactly what day this will happen, but it will likely be that we will implement the change overnight, so that the next morning you will log in with your EUID password instead of your old Novell password.

Note: After we apply this change (or if your AMS password expires and you change it), the first time you log in with your EUID password, you will notice another Windows Workstation box pop up. Type in your previous password, and check the box on the lower left. If you're able to log in ok, you should not have to perform this step again. If you have problems, contact the helpdesk.

Check List

When is it happening?
Feb. 19, 4:30pm

Items below should be done by:
Feb. 14

  • Log in to ams.unt.edu and make sure you know your AMS EUID and password.
  • Make sure you have enabled the Password Expiration Notice

GroupWise to Outlook

This year, the entire UNT campus will move from GroupWise to Outlook. The migration will occur department by department until every mailbox is working on Outlook.

On March 10, 11, and 12, all users supported by the Facilities Information Systems group will have their mail transferred from GroupWise to Outlook. Starting on March 10, approximately 100 users will be migrated each day - 50 in the morning and 50 in the afternoon. Depending on when you are scheduled to migrate, you will simply be required to close GroupWise for a morning or afternoon, and when the migration is complete, you will log in to Outlook and your mail should all be there!

What Will Be Migrated?

  • Mailbox
  • Folders (Including Cabinet)
  • Sent Items
  • Calendar
  • Documents
  • Contacts (but NOT Frequent Contacts)
  • Tasks

What Will NOT Be Migrated?

The following items may need to be reconfigured once you are using Outlook

  • Rules
  • Frequent Contacts
  • Custom settings (Signatures, etc.)
  • Proxy Rights - In Outlook they will be called "Delegates"
  • Access to shared or resource calendars

More Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the CITC Messaging Group's website. If you don't find an answer to your question, please contact our helpdesk.

It is extremely important that you address each item listed below in order to ensure a smooth transition and prevent any distruption to the migration of yours and others mail.

Check List

When is it happening?
Mar. 10-12

Items below should be done by:
Mar. 09

  • Log in to Outlook Web Access Details
  • Cleanup and manage Mailbox size More
  • Cleanup and manage Contacts More
  • Cleanup and manage Archive size More
  • Save your archive to your H drive or to a disk and note the location on your Checklist.

Desktop Re-image

Since there are a number of software and configuration changes that need to be made to all computers, we will be installing a newly configured image on your computer. Here are a few of the changes that will be included in the new image:

  • Office 2007 (upgraded from Office 2003)
  • Outlook 2007 (replaces GroupWise)
  • Firefox web browser added
  • Internet Explorer 7 (upgraded from IE 6)
  • Join UNT domain (unt.ad.unt.edu)

Check List

When is it happening?
Mar. 10-21

Items below should be done by:
Mar. 09

  • Familiarize yourself with Office 2007 and Outlook 2007 More
  • Backup files on your hard drive More
  • Export Favorites More
  • Document all additional software, etc. that you will need installed afterwards on your Checklist More

Helpdesk Phone
Phone - 940.369.8756

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