We cover the open source collaboration software provider Open-Xchange a lot here on OStatic because it's a great alternative to Microsoft Exchange. If you've considered making the switch but haven't taken the plunge yet because you think moving your data is going to be a hassle, then take a look at a free migration tool designed to make moving to Open-Xchange Server a whole lot easier.
The Open-Xchange Microsoft Outlook Uploader (OXUploader) packs all your existing data into PST files so they can easily be moved to a the Open-Xchange server. From there, it's a snap to secure, manage, and backup data in a central location.
Features include:
* Migration of E-Mails, appointments, contacts, distribution lists, tasks and sticky notes
* Folder structure is preserved, subfolders are created as necessary
* Attachments of E-Mails and other objects are migrated
* Support for recurring appointments and participants
* Migration of .pst files
* Migration of data files from installed mail profiles
* Migration of Microsoft Exchange mailboxes
* Easy to use 3-step interactive wizard to configure the migration
* Unattended mode to perform migrations without user interaction
* Command line interface to automate batch migrations
OXUploader works on Windows XP or newer or on Windows Server 2003 or newer, and requires Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. Check the Open-Xchange wiki for complete system requirements and download OXUploader and its release notes here.