Nested DocLink is deleted while using Exchange Migration wizard

When you migrate from Lotus Notes to MS Exchange Server, the nested Doclinks are also supposed to be migrated from Domino Notes Server to Exchange Server. But the Exchange migration wizard most of the times, deletes the nested DocLinks during the migration process. Actually a nested DocLink is a DocLink inside another DocLink (nested).

The reason for this abrupt behavior of Exchange migration wizard is the formatting problem. Exchange migration wizard converts email data into RTF format after migration. Converting DocLinks to Rich Text Format (RTF) format creates problem and is bounded with limitations.

For resolving this issue, you must use one of the additional formatting options available in the notes to Exchange Migration Wizard for exporting Lotus Notes to Outlook. Like, you can use a URL format or an OLE format. These options provide a link back to Lotus Notes, so the formatting issue gets resolved in case of nested DocLink. With these options access problems during migration get resolved because the link now points back to the original data in Lotus Notes.

To change the format of DocLinks, follow these steps:

• Start the Exchange Migration Wizard for Lotus Notes.

• Under “Specify how to convert Notes DocLinks” option on the Migration Information page, select the format that the Exchange Migration Wizard will use to convert Lotus Notes DocLinks.

Following are the options you will be provided with.

OLE format – It is represented by an icon in the Exchange message. When this icon gets clicked, Lotus Notes starts and the nested DocLink works as usual. Lotus Notes must be installed on the client.

RTF format – With this the document is converted to RTF (Rich Text Format) format. This attachment is a copy of the data from the original Lotus Notes document. Therefore, users cannot modify the document.

URL format – This format converts the link to a URL. Firstly when one clicks on the URL, the default Web browser starts. The default Web browser then tries to access the server that the URL points to. This is the server that is running Lotus Notes.

No doubt conversion of DocLink to RTF format creates problem for the user. The aim of the migration wizard must be to resolve and access the DocLink in an unproblematic way. Usually, network or permissions problems may prevent you from accessing the document. Accessing a DocLink that is contained in another DocLink can be even more problematic. With above mentioned steps, you can assure yourself for minimal complexities involved in the whole nested DocLink migration process.

Kernel for Lotus Notes to Exchange Migration is a treat for all those who are looking for a seamless migration from Lotus Notes to MS Exchange Server.

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