Transition to Exchange Online
Transition to Exchange Online
Overview
We are excited to announce that our organization is transitioning from On-Premise Exchange to Exchange Online, a cloud-based email service provided by Microsoft included at no extra cost to the District. This change aims to improve your email experience with increased reliability, security, and accessibility.
Key Benefits of Exchange Online:
- Access Anywhere: Access your emails, calendar, and contacts from any device with an internet connection.
- Larger Storage: Increased mailbox storage capacity.
- Automatic Updates: Regular updates and new features without downtime.
- Enhanced Security: Advanced security features to protect against spam, phishing, and malware.
- Better Integration: Seamless integration with other Office 365 apps like Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
What Will Change?
| Old System |
New System |
| Access via https://mail.bridgeton.k12.nj.us/owa |
Access via https://outlook.office.com |
| Storage limits varied by user type/position. |
100 GB mailbox storage for all users. |
| Manual updates and limited integration with Office 365 apps. |
Automatic updates and full integration with Office 365 apps. |
Comparison of On-Premise Exchange vs. Exchange Online
| Feature |
On-Premise Exchange |
Exchange Online |
| Access from Anywhere |
✓ (with certain limitations) |
✓ |
| Storage Space/Limits |
Varied (see below) |
100 GB |
| Email Availability |
X (Depends on system availability) |
✓ (99.9% Uptime) |
| Automatic Updates |
X (Managed in house, Updates applied Monthly) |
✓ |
| Mobile Access |
✓ (Limited Setup) |
✓ (Easy Setup) |
| Focused Inbox |
X |
✓ |
| Enhanced Email Search |
X |
✓ |
| Advanced Security |
X |
✓ |
| Integration with Office 365 Apps |
X |
✓ |
| Smart Time Suggestions |
X |
✓ |
| File Sharing with OneDrive |
X |
✓ |
| Collaboration with Teams |
X |
✓ |
| Planner and To-Do Integration |
X |
✓ |
| Delve for Insights |
X |
✓ |
| Office 365 Groups |
X |
✓ |
| Microsoft Bookings |
X |
✓ |
| Power Automate |
X |
✓ |
| Microsoft Teams |
✓ (Limited) |
✓ (Full Integration) |
Mailbox Limits on On-Premise Exchange
| Database Name |
Warning Limit |
Send Limit |
Send/Receive Limit |
| Administration |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| Support Staff |
1.9 GB |
2 GB |
2.3 GB |
| Faculty 1 |
5.9 GB |
6 GB |
6.3 GB |
| Faculty 2 |
5.9 GB |
6 GB |
6.3 GB |
| Service Accounts |
1.9 GB |
2 GB |
2.3 GB |