Want to Know About Azure Azcopy Alternative?

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Written By Kumar Raj
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Published On September 15th, 2022
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“I tried to import PST files to MS Office 365 with the help of Azure Azcopy Tool but I was not able to do so. I am from a non-technical background and due to the complexity of the Azure Azcopy tool I am not able to work with it. Thus, I want a simple and reliable solution to move PST files to my Office 365 account. Please suggest me any Azure Azcopy alternative.”

Most of the Office 365 users know that this manual tool is provided by Microsoft to import Outlook account data to O365. However, while using Azure Azcopy tool, people face lots of issues such as it is time-consuming and hard to understand, even they need technical knowledge to implement steps correctly. There may be chances that the integrity of the data will not be maintained by the Azure Azcopy tool. Thus, the users search for an easy and reliable way or an alternative solution to upload the data from Outlook account to Office 365.

How to Deal With It – Is There Any Azure Azcopy Alternative?

Yes, the user can use SysTools Office 365 Import software as an alternative utility. With this software, the user can easily migrate the user or admin account. The software allows the user to import PST files and folders including emails, contacts, calendars, tasks to Office 365 account. Moreover, the software also provides the option to include and exclude specific folders. The user can include a specific folder by providing its file path. Additionally, the user can exclude Deleted and Sent Items folder while migrating to Office 365. The software is having a user-friendly interface which is hassle-free for the users to work with it. The tool is also capable to maintain the folder hierarchy and retain all the attributes of emails linked to it. The user does not have to face any data loss and compatibility issues while working with the software. The software supports Windows 10/8.1/8/7 and all the below versions.

How to use Azure Azcopy Alternative to Export Outlook Files on Cloud?

To migrate PST files via this tool, the user has to follow the step by step process explained in the below-mentioned section.

  • Download, install and launch the Software on your system.

  • Now, check to mark the Is Office 365 Admin option to log in with impersonation and provide Office 365 admin account credentials i.e. Office 365 Admin Id: and Password

Select Is Admin Option

Note: To login without impersonation uncheck the Is Office 365 Admin option

  • Click on the Login button

Click Login Button

  • The software provides three different option to add PST files: Add File(s), Add Folder, Add CSV. You can select any of the options according to your choice

Add PST files & Folders

  • Now, the Azure Azcopy Alternative tool will list all the PST files and you have to provide the email addresses corresponding to the PST file names

  • In the Select Categories option, you can select Mails, Calendars, Tasks, Contacts

Select Categories

  • You can also apply date filter option to import PST file according to a specific date range

Apply Date Filter

  • To include a specific folder you can select the Include Folders option

  • You can also select Attach Outlook PST File option and Incremental Import option as per your requirements.

Select Incremental import option

  • You can also select Exclude Deleted Items and Exclude Sent Items option

  • Finally, click on the Import button to begin the import process

  • After the completion of the migration process, the software allows you to save the import report by clicking on the Save Report button

  • You can go to Office 365 account and can access PST files which are imported

Final Words

Microsoft provides Azure Azcopy tool to transfer Outlook account data to Office 365. However, users face various issues while using Azure Azcopy software. Thus, users search for a simple, quick and trustworthy way to move PST files on the cloud. In this blog, we have introduced Azure Azcopy alternative tool. With the help of this software, the user can move the data on the cloud in a just few clicks.

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By Kumar Raj

A versatile writer with the vast knowledge of technology helps to reduce the gap between a user and technology. Provides easy and reliable ways to resolve multiple technical issues, which users encounter in their day-to-day life.