Select TGZ Folder

Next step is to select TGZ folder for conversion of mailboxes from Zimbra to new PST File for that you need to know what is TGZ folder.

What is TGZ Folder ?
TGZ Folder is a folder that contains mailbox extracted from Zimbra TGZ file. Initially you need to export mailboxes from Zimbra to .tgz file. Ater exporting you will have the .tgz file in zipped format that contains all your exported emails, contacts, calendars, tasks etc. Learn how to Export TGZ file from Zimbra desktop >

To continue with conversion you need to unzip Zimbra TGZ file in a folder, that folder is a "TGZ folder".

For Example - Suppose you have exported your mailbox in TGZ file from Zimbra and named it as "Alex Mailbox". After exporting the mailbox you will have "Alex Mailbox.tgz" file in the location you selected. Then you need to unzip the Alex Mailbox.tgz you will get a folder named "Alex Mailbox" containing .eml and .meta files. This Alex Mailbox folder is a TGZ folder.

Steps to select TGZ Folder for conversion

STEP 1:First export mailboxes into tgz file from Zimbra desktop. Learn how to Export TGZ file from Zimbra desktop >

STEP 2: Below is the exported TGZ file -

STEP 3: Next is to unzip the TGZ file. To do so right-click on the TGZ file, then select the Extract option as shown below -

STEP 4: Once you unzip the .tgz file you will have a folder with same filename as shown below -

STEP 5:Then from the software screen, click on Select button to browse for TGZ folder
STEP 6:Now you will see a Browse for Folder box, from the box browse and select the the Mailbox folder and click OK to continue:

STEP 7: Now all set! You are done with the TGZ folder selection for migration. Click NEXT button to continue as shown below:

Note - Now the next step is to start the migration that includes understanding few options like - delete source files option, how to select saving location etc. Know how to start the migartion »