Migrating from IMail Server to qmail and vpopmail
The IMail Server from Ipswitch software is a business-oriented e-mail management system that runs on the Windows operating system. A few years ago, we were hired by a local Internet Service Provider, Parallax Systems, to help migrate their IMail Server system to a new mail server using qmail and vpopmail on a Unix-based operating system, one of the most popular mail management system setups on the Internet.
As a part of that process, we created a Perl script to assist with the migration of all the virtual domain data, individual user mailboxes and preferences, forwards, aliases, address book files, etc. It uses the Windows registry key maintained by the IMail software and creates equivalent configuration settings under the qmail/vpopmail setup.
In the spirit of open source software and with the permission of Parallax, we’re making that script available for others to use. You can download it from http://www.summersault.com/software/imail2vpopmail/.
As I note in the script itself, the tool was developed quickly and through many iterations to meet the needs of a dynamic conversion process. It may well not exemplify best practices, and is not intended to be an out of the box solution for every IMail to vpopmail conversion. You may have to modify it extensively for your setup. It may not work at all for you. It might delete everything from your system and make you cry. Use at your own risk. But if you do want help customizing this process for your needs, just contact Summersault and we’ll be happy to try to help. If you have suggested refinements to the script itself, you can just contact me or post your comment below.
Enjoy!
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