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Essentials for Office 365 2.14 - Release Notes

Version 2.10

Features

Licensing

A new, more limited license level has been introduced which allows users to perform Pre-Migration Analyses only.

Dropbox Connections

For connections to Dropbox, the creation of long-term access tokens is no longer supported. Long-term tokens created before version 2.10 can still be used, but new ones cannot be created.  Refer to the "Dropbox Business - Connection Requirements" topic of the user documentation for details.

Informant Tab Deprecation

The Informant Tab has been removed from the product.

Resolved Issues

Description

Work Item #

Customer Issue #

Resolved issue with java.net.MalformedURLException when migrating from SPO to SPO.

522704

5066969-1
5091692-1

Resolved issue with detected duplicated users in UserGroup.xml  Synchronous mode when migrating from SPO to SPO.

518453

--

Resolved issue with migration failing if user password contains delimiter when migrating from SPO to SPO.

516682

5015321-1

Resolved issue with correct target URL not being provisioned for GEO Tenant if OAuth is Enabled when migrating from SPO to SPO.

516529

--

Resolved issue with Administrator tab reporting.  Information about some multiple OneDrives is not being collected.

517641

--

Resolved issue with CSV to Download content to File System when job finished message displays while job is still running.

517146

5018380-1

Resolved issue with large log unable to be saved to XML.

515618

5020563-1

Resolved issue with CSOM throttling.

518758

5036083-1

Version 2.9

Features

2.9.1

·The conversion of a classic Team Site (STS#0) to a modern Team Site (STS#3) is now optional. (It will remain a classic Team Site by default).

·An incremental or delta copy can be run for an existing run from an existing job without the need to create a new project.

·For List/Library and File/Item Folder level copies, validation has been added when the Incremental copy option is selected to ensure the Last (time period) field is completed.

·Video content migration support has been added for Asset libraries (template 851) for Azure migrations.

2.9.0

Copy/Paste Migration in Hyper Mode

Implemented the ability to migrate sites, lists, or items using hyper mode through copy/pasting via the Navigator.

Hyper Mode Scripting

Updates made which provide additional parameters in hyper mode scripts.

Filtering for Multiple Values

Enhancements made which allow for filtering on multiple values.

SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online in Hyper Mode

·Full update/new logic for un-marshalling Export API Manifest Files.

·Added support to preserve INT ID for items and folders when performing Drives Migration via Azure.

·Enhancement for Columns (Location etc.) and Content Type Copy (renamed columns and content types).

·Added support for Teams and Groups Sites as target when doing Drives SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online.

·Added support for German tenant, Updated logic for GCCH tenants.

·Refactoring with Pages: added Post Modern Pages, improved logic for links modification, improved logic

· for Wiki and Webparts copy.

Resolved Issues

2.9.1                                        

Description

Work Item #

Customer Issue #

Site columns metadata is now migrated successfully from SPO to SPO.

504803

4916633-2

The issue with OneNote files not being copied when performing a File Share to SPO has been resolved by having those files added to folders prior to migration.  Essentials will migrate folders containing the OneNotes files; however, these folders cannot be opened in SharePoint

505072

4919345-1

The issue with a subsite list manage metadata column not being linked term set after migration from SPO to SPO has been resolved.

505413
505415

4916633-2
 

The issue with Copy File Share to SharePoint Online actions failing to produce a status report if the root is Drive has been resolved.

515456

5011707-1

2.9.0

Description

Work Item #

Customer Issue #

Updated filter logic to resolve 403 error caused when setting up admin accounts without Multi-Factor Authentication.

492406

4833796-1

Resolved issue where Managed Metadata Column data was not migration.

497363

4871577-1

Added support for the preservation of INT ID when copying items via Azure in order to prevent the copying of duplicate items and files.

497723

4875346-1

Resolved auto-mapping issue which caused source content types to not properly copy.

497890

4843744-2

Resolved issue where Essentials was unable to update Modern Page thumbnails after migration. Resolved by updating internal URLS in Web Parts when performing SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online URL migration.

498772

4883089-1

Resolved SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online migration error by removing the filtering when checking sites on target.

499780

4891909-1

Resolved issue where unable to migrate content from OneDrive to OneDrive using the Navigator.

503293

4925245-1

Version 2.8

Features

Nintex Premigration Report

Essentials now provides users with the ability to scan SharePoint 2013, 2016, and 2019 farms and generate a Nintex report file for review before starting a migration.

Detailed SharePoint Report

Essentials now provides users with the ability to scan SharePoint 2013, 2016, and 2019 farms and generate a detailed report file for review before starting a migration.

High Level Scan Report

Essentials now provides users with the ability to scan SharePoint Online tenants and generate a High-level scan report file for review before starting a migration.

OneDrive Provisioning

Essentials now provides users with the ability to provision their SharePoint users with OneDrive accounts. 

SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online Migration Enhancements

·Added support for migration managed metadata and lookup values in Export API with Azure Turbo Jobs

·Added support for Promoted Links List

·Added support for InfoPath Webparts for wiki pages and webpart pages

·Added more templates for promotion of new site collections

Telemetry Reporting

Implemented the ability to report on user actions using Reactive API.

Adopting Inclusive Language

Adoption of the established guidelines to identify problematic language used in our products and documentation.

 

Resolved Issues
 

Description

Work Item #

Customer Issue #

Resolved issue where the migration of SharePoint lists with attached files, was opening all attachments as the same file.

455559

4655406-1

Resolved AMER Data Migration Discrepancies .

468454

4778390-1

Resolved issue where an error was occurring when backing up SharePoint Online sites.

468475

4763494-1

Resolved issue where migrating an error list with the title "Shared Documents" was not found.

472177

4745344-1

Resolved issue where pre-migration analysis for SPO Modern Team Sites was causing a web part error.

476266

4770000-1

Resolved issue where end user was unable to migrate content from SharePoint 2013 to Office 365.

479306

4811322-1, 4800327-1, 4768589-1, 4789471-1

Resolved issue where permissions were being inherited from the source but not applied on the target.

480060

4788520-1

Resolved issue with the loading of site collections.

480304

4795456-1

Resolved issue associated with metadata when performing a classic site copy from SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online.

481311

4803005-1

Resolved issue with the Modified By column

481354

4848018-1, 4798237-1

Resolved issue with migrating user permissions using command line scripts.

481869

4805584-1

Resolved InfoPath Form SSL errors.

481922

4805983-1

Resolved issue where Essentials was removing the first letter of SharePoint Online Document libraries.

482093

4814611-1

Resolved issue where workflows were not being completed migrated after upgrade.

483098

4805995-1

Resolved issue where InfoPath forms were not usable after migration.

483285

4794073-1

Resolved issue where the Date Time column value were the date was not being preserved correctly

483924

4821487-2, 4821487-1

Resolved issue where Hyper Migration for Google Drive to Microsoft Teams was failing with an error.

484258

4826290-1

Resolved issue where users were receiving an error message when migrating a library that has no versions during incremental copy with 0 days.

484679

4823621-2

Resolved issue where group owners were not migrating to the target.

484925

4829305-1

Resolved issue where Office 365 Groups to Office 365 Groups migration in hyper migration mode was not copying library versioning settings.

486131

4841006-1

Implemented feature request for he support of calendar view with hyper migration.

486487

4844039-1

Resolved issue with running scheduled tasks for FileShare to SharePoint Online in Hyper mode.

487576

4838806-1

Resolved issue where pages were not migrating

461649

4810540-1

Resolved issue where performing a hyper migration for Japanese community sites was failing in versions 2.6 and 2.7

478952

4787631-1

Resolved issue where errors where occurring when migrating lists.

481592

4806457-1

Resolved issue where user was unable to delete jobs from the backup navigator.

479116

4777525-1

Resolved issue where items were not being copied after hyper migration from SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online.

479823

4794445-1

Resolved issue where files were missing when using Azure.

479574

4782836-1

Resolved issue where SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online list items for Japanese name lists were not copied after running hyper migration.

479754

4794456-1

Resolved issue where not all STS#3 sites were displaying for connected SharePoint Online tenants.

447732

4781616-1

Resolved issue where Layout and contents were not successfully copied for Japanese sites during hyper migration.

488412

4796130-1

Resolved issue where users were unable to migrate Out of the Box Web Parts from SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online lists.

473171

4755648-1

Resolved issue where migrating large libraries in Russian were resulting in errors.

479409

4782052-2

Resolved issue with Azure upload jobs.

490937

4847248-1

Version 2.7

Features

Pre-Migration Report

New pre-migration report for SharePoint 2013 and 2016, which allows users to scan farms and generate a high-level report for review before starting a migration.

Profile Manager Redesign

Redesigned the Profile Manager's look and feel, providing users easier and more organized access from a centralized location for migration settings.

Additional support for SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online in Hyper Mode

Added support for migration using Export API, Copy workflows and forms, Copy regional settings, themes and templates, Copy checked in/out files.

Multi-language Migration Support

Ability to migrate content in various languages. We now support migration from English to other languages and vice versa, migration in non-English to non-English languages (tested Spanish, Italian, Korean, French, Portuguese, etc.)

Custom metadata columns in Fileshare migration to SharePoint Online

Newaddition to Fileshare to SPO migration which allows users to add custom metadata to a csv, which can then be uploaded as part of a migration. The additional column specified for the items will be added as a text column in SPO and the content will be uploaded.

Office 365 Groups Backup

Ability to create Office 365 groups backup using hyper mode.

Office 365 Groups Auto Provisioning

Ability to automatically provision groups as part of the migration process. ​

Convert 2010 to 2013 workflow style in SPO

Automatic conversion of 2010 workflow style to 2013 both from Navigator and hyper migration path.​

Migrate to Microsoft Teams channel from CSV

Added support for migration to Microsoft Teams channel by specifying the channel name in the csv file.

Validation for CSV for all migration​​​

Ability to validate CSV files for any incorrect values, after the user has uploaded the CSV, to avoid error after starting the migration.

Change to AES 256 algorithm for FIPS compliance

Updated the algorithm for encryption to AES 256 bit, due to this, after the upgrade the existing jobs must be re-created, and passwords should be updated for backup projects, and will need to re-enter proxy settings.

Create STS#3 for team site (no group) migration ​

Created the ability to provision modern templates during migration. As per Microsoft guidelines the functionality does not differ between a classic and modern template. It is also easier & faster to create STS#3 then STS#0 templates.​​​​

Discovery of various template types

Automatic discovery of all template types. For limitation in migration please see Template Limitation Scenario Guide.

Use of Microsoft Export API(AMR) for tenant migrations ​​​

Added support for Export API.

 

Resolved Issues
 

Description

Work Item #

Customer Issue #

Resolved issues with incorrect user mapping for Dropbox in Copy/Paste Mode.

473228

4751209-1

Resolved issue where "created at" was not copying during a Copy/Paste from the Navigator due to API limits.

473154

4751209-2

Resolved issue where User Mapping for SharePoint Online was not working in Copy/Paste Mode.

472895

4753088-1

Resolved issue where Google to Non-English Groups/Teams Migration was not working.

472177

4745344-1

Resolved issue where the cloning permissions option was not setting permissions to the target user via script.

467989

4740695-1

Resolved issue where support for Google to Non-English Groups/Team was not working.

472177

4745344-1

Resolved issue where Classic Copy was resulting in attachments having the same body.

455559

4655406-1

Resolved issue where backup of groups was not working in hyper backup, but required classic backup.

457180

4637592-1

Resolved issue where file share migration analysis fails on a folder with restricted access in Migrator.

457843

4666869-1

Resolved issue where user mapping is not implemented for folder core properties during library copy and paste.

467886

4704707-1

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