Mozilla Thunderbird is an open source email client, which
gives users the option for customization and is preferred by small-scale enterprise
and home users mostly.
What is the Reason to Convert MBOX to NSF?
As MBOX file format is used by many email clients like;
AppleMail, PocoMail, Netscape, Thunderbird, etc. There is a need to convert it
to Lotus Notes if the users prefer to use their personal mailbox data on Lotus
Notes. This scenario generally occurs when an employee or user undergoes an
organizational switch as every firm uses different email clients as per their
policy.
How to Achieve Transfer of all Emails from Thunderbird to Lotus Notes?
To import the mailbox from Thunderbird to NSF format, a
third party tool can serve the purpose by providing error free conversion
without consuming more time.
However, it is always recommended to back up your data so
that it can be retrieved easily by using a software program.
How to Convert MBOX to NSF?
A good software utility can make the conversion a bit easier.
However, it is preferred to use the tool step by step.
1.Locate the imported file in the drive.
2.Drag and drop or use the browse option to add the file in
the software.
3.Then create a New Project in the software window.
4.See the preview of the imported file in the software tool,
which provides useful information of the converted file.
While considering a software utility for conversion, check
for these points which could be beneficial to you.
File Size Limit - Check the file size limit of the
conversion from MBOX to NSF. It is a crucial point, as the rate of conversion depends
on the size of data being converted.
Splitting The File - Check whether it can split the MBOX
file according to the requirement. The splitting option of the converted file
gives users the option to segregate emails having different folder from a pool
of data. There are situations in the enterprise when all the data of the
employees are embedded in a mega MBOX file, so in that case splitting option proves
to be a boon.
Search and Extract –
Sometimes it becomes difficult to locate the file in the drive, in that
case a search and extract feature can be a time saver for the user as it
becomes cumbersome to find the file in case if the user don’t know the
location.
Compatibility with Operating System- Check the compatibility
of the software with the platform on which it has to be operated. It is very
important whether the software provides update regarding support to a certain
OS in future, which can provide new features along with some bug fixations or
stability.
Support for Email Clients - How many email clients does the
software utility supports. Since there are many email clients that uses MBOX file
format, hence it should be checked thoroughly by the user whether the software
utility supports his/her email client.
Data Integrity And Error Free – The integrity of the output
file should be the utmost requirement of any user. Thus, the data should not
suffer from any loss during the conversion and is conducted in an error free
manner.
Handing of Corrupted File And Providing Security –The
software utility should be such that is can handle the corrupted or virus
infected files as well. Since the attack from any viruses, malware, Trojans,
etc., can infect the file or corrupt it.
I hope that the above article helps the users to understand
few points before going from MBOX to NSF conversion and helps in choosing the
best software to convert MBOX file to Lotus Notes NSF file utility for it.
For any query or suggestions, do mention in the comment
section.
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