On Friday, July 2, we will perform a final backup of all server data before migrating the data to the new servers. Starting July 6, data on the Novell servers will be migrated to the new Microsoft servers. Because we are moving more than 1 TB (yes, terabyte) of data while maintaining file permissions, this may take several days, and could last until the July 15 cutover to Active Directory. During this time, no changes can be made to data on the servers. You will be able to access data on the Novell servers, but will not be able to save any changes. We realize this will be an inconvenience for those of you working during the summer.
As a workaround, I highly recommend that you move any documents you need to work on during this time to Google Docs, which will allow you to access, modify, and share documents while the servers are "frozen." It is also a great way to access files from anywhere without any special software (Office, etc.)
If the migration goes more quickly than anticipated, we will turn on access to the Microsoft Servers ahead of the July 15 cutover date to give you access sooner.
Thanks for your patience during this major transition.
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