Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 PowerShell Cookbook - Fourth Edition

How it works...

Mailbox moves are performed asynchronously with this method; the New-MoveRequest cmdlet does not perform the actual mailbox move. Mailbox moves are handled by the Microsoft Exchange Mailbox Replication Service (MRS). This is a major improvement because the mailbox data does not move through an administrative workstation when performing a move; instead, the service is responsible for transferring the data from one database to another. Not only does this make the mailbox move faster, but it also allows you to kick off one or more mailbox moves from any machine in the organization. You can later check on the status of these move requests from any other machine with PowerShell or the Exchange Admin Center.

When you create a new ...