Post-Migration Questions
Are there any limitations that I should be aware of once my mailbox has been migrated to FASmail?
You will continue to be able to:
- View and email Exchange 2007 users in the Global Address List (GAL).
- View availability of Exchange 2007 users when booking meeting requests.
- Book Exchange 2007 resources such as meeting rooms and equipment.
- email existing Exchange 2007 distribution lists.
- Receive messages sent to your Exchange 2007 mailbox in your new FASmail account.
You will no longer be able to:
- Access Exchange 2007 shared calendars and mailboxes
- Access your mailbox at web webmail.exchange.ubc.ca
- Use your mobile device (eg. iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, etc.) to connect to your FASmail account until your device is reconfigured.
- Access public folders on Exchange 2007 or use public folders on FASmail
What changes should I expect between the old Exchange 2007 system and the new FASmail system?
- All users in the Global Address List will follow the format of lastname, firstname.
- Departmental resources in the GAL are functionally grouped by departments. (ie. For UBC IT, all resource mailboxes are prefixed with UBC IT)
- Based on UBC Policy 106, all mobile devices with FASmail on it will require a 5 digit unlock code on the device. For further information about this, please refer to the following FAQ item
- New and imrproved Webmail interface at www.mail.ubc.ca
What is my new email address in FASmail?
Your new email address in FASmail will be in the form of yourcwl@mail.ubc.ca
