#Exchange Server Migration

[xanthe-clay]

Migrating File Server to SharePoint: Best Practices and Proven Strategies

Migrating file server to SharePoint is a smart move for modern workplaces. It improves file access, enhances collaboration, and integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365.

However, the process needs careful planning. Without it, you may face broken links, missing data, or unhappy users.

Let’s explore the best way to migrate file server to SharePoint and avoid the common pitfalls.

Why Migrate File Server to SharePoint?

Traditional file servers have served us well for years. But now, they’re outdated.

Benefits of SharePoint Over File Servers:

Cloud-based access from any device

Real-time collaboration and editing

Better security and compliance controls

Simple integration with Microsoft tools

Version history and document tracking

Moving to SharePoint future-proofs your file storage system.

Common Challenges During File Server Migration

Many organizations run into problems when migrating.

1. Deep Folder Structures

File servers often have very deep, nested folders. SharePoint has path length limits.

2. Metadata Loss

File servers don’t store rich metadata. This can affect document organization after migration.

3. Permissions Conflicts

File server permissions may not match SharePoint's structure. Manual adjustment is time-consuming.

4. Migration Downtime

Without proper planning, users can lose access during the move.

Step-by-Step Guide to File Server Migration to SharePoint Online

Here’s a simple strategy to ensure a smooth and successful migration.

Step 1: Audit Your File Server

Start by analyzing your current storage.

Identify unused or outdated files

Document folder structures

Record file types and sizes

Check who has access to what

A clear audit helps you plan better.

Step 2: Clean Up the Data

Before moving, declutter the files.

Remove duplicates

Archive old data

Rename files for consistency

Flatten overly complex folders

This step reduces migration time and improves organization.

Step 3: Design Your SharePoint Structure

Think of how your files will live in SharePoint.

Use document libraries instead of deep folders

Apply metadata for easy sorting

Set up sites for each department or team

Plan permission levels carefully

A well-structured SharePoint site increases user adoption.

Step 4: Choose the Right Tool

Manual migration can lead to errors and delays.

Instead, use a professional file server migration to SharePoint Online tool.

Look for features like:

Metadata and permission retention

Support for large-scale data

Filtering options by type, date, or size

Real-time progress tracking

Pre-migration analysis reports

This will save time and ensure a smooth transfer.

Step 5: Run a Pilot Migration

Test with a small batch of files.

Monitor folder structure in SharePoint

Check for lost metadata

Verify permissions

Get user feedback

Fix issues now before the full migration.

Step 6: Migrate in Phases

Break down the migration into stages.

Migrate during off-hours or weekends

Notify users ahead of time

Monitor each batch carefully

Maintain backups before each phase

This approach minimizes disruption.

What About Exchange Public Folders?

Some businesses also want to move Exchange public folders to SharePoint.

These include shared calendars, contact lists, emails, and notes.

Why Move Public Folder to SharePoint?

Easier access from mobile and web

Full integration with Microsoft 365

Better document control and visibility

Ideal for modern collaboration

Public folders work well in Outlook, but SharePoint adds more power.

How to Migrate Public Folders to SharePoint

You’ll need a tool that supports both file server and public folder to SharePoint migration.

Steps:

Export content from Exchange

Map public folders to SharePoint sites

Assign user permissions

Use a trusted migration tool

Test and validate after migration

This process simplifies your Microsoft environment.

Recommended Tool for Migration

Looking for an easy and secure way to migrate?

Use: Kernel Migration for SharePoint

It’s a reliable solution for:

File server to SharePoint migrations

SharePoint to SharePoint moves

Exchange public folder transfers

Key Features:

Supports SharePoint Online and on-prem

Retains metadata, structure, and permissions

Offers advanced filtering options

Real-time monitoring and reporting

Easy interface with batch migration

Kernel Migration for SharePoint simplifies even the most complex migrations.

Final Thoughts

Migrating file server to SharePoint is a major step toward digital transformation.

It enhances collaboration, improves data access, and supports modern workflows.

But it needs planning, cleanup, and the right tools.

For a smooth migration—whether from file servers or Exchange public folders—trust Kernel Migration for SharePoint.

It’s fast, flexible, and built for success.

Get started today and move your files the smart way.

[elysianfieldsarchive]

Hello EF! In case you haven’t heard, it is somehow, inexplicably, 2025. That’s right, we’ve completed another journey around the sun together. And as is apropos at the end of a year and the start of a new one, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished over the last 12 months as a community, as well as all the stuff your mostly benevolent Mods have been doing to improve your overall experience.

We’ll start with what the admin team has accomplished so we can save the best (that’s you guys and your accomplishments) for last.

Over the last year, we:

Added even more gorgeous site skins right out of the gate, increasing the variety of options as well as artist representation on the site

Successfully completed EF’s second mini-event, Monster Mash, and had a ton of fun doing it

Shepherded in the triumphant return of Mystery Month, the third ever, and first following the community-wide vote to trade off years with Drabblemania

Kicked off the year with a new commenting challenge that yielded gorgeous awards

Implemented a much overdue Artist of the Month Award, resulting in 27 members being nominated over the last year, and 13 Artists of the Month having been chosen (counting January 2025)

Rolled out sensitivity reader as a distinct type of beta reader

Introduced a new crediting system so artists, betas, and sensitivity readers are properly acknowledged with each work

Revisited and refined the existing guidance resources for authors and betas, and expanded them to include sensitivity readers

Added warnings to help members better curate their fanwork experience

Cleaned up our categories to minimize confusion

Resolved the email issues that remained from 2023’s server migration

Vastly improved the site’s previous stance on constructive criticism

Implemented member-driven initiatives in community spaces, such as Spotlight Saturday on our Discord server, in which members can recommend the works that mean a lot to them but do not or have not historically received as much attention as other works. Each work can only be recommended once and is compiled into a spreadsheet for reference. This is in addition to thematic watch parties and recreational game nights, which we hope to increase over the coming year.

The Mod team keeps busy behind the scenes discussing and implementing ideas to improve the member experience. There are a lot of initiatives still in the works, so look for those in the months to come. And as always, if YOU have ideas regarding how we can improve member experience, don’t hesitate to drop them in the Suggestion Box. We are always open to hearing your thoughts, ideas, and feedback regarding how Elysian Fields can continue to improve.

And all of these accomplishments were made in conjunction with our annual site events. We’ve already mentioned the Monster Mash Mini-Event and Mystery Month in July, but other events included Challenge Month in April, the Betrayal Challenge in October for EF’s 18th anniversary, and our fifth Secret Santa Exchange. That is in addition to all the other new works added or cross-posted from other archives over the course of the year. We crunched the numbers, and 2024 was the second largest year in terms of new fanworks posted on Elysian Fields in the last five years. The only year that beat it was 2023 (most likely courtesy of Drabblemania). It is also the second year in recorded site history that exceeded 10M words in terms of new words added. The only other year to do this was a bona fide pandemic year, meaning we were all confined to the indoors in ways we haven’t been since 2022 or so. Let that sink in.

Now that it has, did you hear that zipper being lowered? You should have, because we SMASHED 2024.

In the fifth year of recognizing the milestone of Completed Works, 119 creators completed a total of 450 works.

All creators who completed a work of any length (one-shots count!) in 2024 have been issued this award:

Also in its fifth year is the Event Complete Award (formerly the Challenge Complete Award). This was awarded to site members who during the most recent calendar year completed works submitted for the April Challenge, Mystery Month, or October Anniversary Event site event for all years through 2024. Our events generate many great contributions to the archive, and this award seeks to recognize those creators who not only start a new work for a community event but also finish it. As such, single-chapter or single-day events do not qualify (so no Monster Mash or Secret Santa).

And speaking of Secret Santa, we have some numbers to share.

We had 41 event contributions, which during the posting window garnered 918 likes and 456 comments, and for the first time, we welcomed commenters, artists, and beta and sensitivity readers to participate. That resulted in 27 artists and 28 beta and sensitivity readers helping to make the Santa works sparkle, and 47commenters completed the commenting challenge. All participants who completed their works, as well as commenters, artists, and betas, should now have their awards on their profile.

P.S. If you haven't read the fics or oohed at the art yet, you can find them all on the Secret Santa event page, which is also accessible by going to Browse >> Events >> 2024 Secret Santa from the site menu.

In 2024, we added:

10,320,149 words

566 stories

3,208 chapters

1,956 new members

99,718 new likes

39,923 new comments to the archive (comprising 2,175,381 words)

We also have issued awards to our most prolific members. These are chosen by the numbers.

Top 10 Commenters

violettathepiratequeen (156,694 words)* (Recipient of Most Prolific Commenter Award 2024)

Nightcandle (155,089 words)

magnus374 (147,248 words)

pfeifferpack (133,844 words)

swonderful (128,797 words)

All4Spike (118,334 words)

Green (98,452 words)

acekoomboom (71,023 words)

werehorse (56,350 words)

bmerb (56,037 words)

Our most prolific commenter for 2024 was @violettathepiratequeen!

Top 10 Authors

Ragini (1,022,197 words)* (Recipient of Most Prolific Author Award 2024)

Maxine Eden (611,744 words)

CheekyKitten (500,901 words)

Passion4Spike (493,995 words)

In Mortal (414,608 words)

Spikelover4ever (361,728 words)

Melme1325 (330,544 words)

Holly (274,667 words)

honeygirl51885 (255,098 words)

scratchmeout (250,047 words)

Our most prolific author for 2024 was Ragini!

We also ran the numbers and issued the very first pretties for our Commenting Star and Commenting Superstar Awards!

As a recap:

The Star Award goes to any member who makes the All Stars Commenter list 6 months out of the year by leaving at least 15 comments, each of at least 5 words

The Superstar Award goes to any member who makes the All Stars Commenter list each month out of the year

In 2024, 49 members received the Star Award, and 24 members received the Superstar Award. So if you were an All-Star Commenter 6-12 months out of the year, check your awards because one (at least 6 months) or both (12 months) of these babies should be there.

We love how this incentivized comments for our fanworks, and are pleased to announce the return of this award in 2025. Details (and pretty artwork) forthcoming. So if you want this award in 2025, start commenting!

If you are missing an award you should have received, please reach out to us (elysianfieldsarchive@gmail.com) and we’ll verify and get that corrected.

Friends, we had an amazing year. None of this would be possible without you. Thank you so much for everything you give to the community. We’re so excited to see what 2025 brings—both the stuff we know is coming, and the stuff that will take us by surprise.

[averagewriter-inthedark]

You Got It Bad 🏸 | Robert ‘Bob’ Floyd Headcanon

Edit posted on 2 Sep 24: omg when I posted this a few days ago America had yet to win a medal in badminton (Olympic & Paralympic) and today Team USA’s mixed doubles in badminton won the silver medal!! Congrats to Jayci Simon & Miles Krajewski for their win and making history!! The first ever medal in badminton for USA!!

Being married to Bob & becoming Olympians for the sport of Badminton would look like:

You and Bob met in flight school following your respected commissions into the Navy in 2011, became friends and colleagues, which them bloomed into lovers about a year later. You were the pilot, and he was your back seater---so it is no surprise your relationship worked so well considering you two were partners in the sky. After about two years of dating, Bob popped the famous question and you guys were wed within the year--the Navy sending you guys to bases as a package deal.

As most military instillations, there's a community gym and recreation center where active, reserve, and their families go to participate in intermural sports and activities. Many go for the typical bowling league and softball team or try a hand at flag football and ultimate. For you and Bob, badminton called yall's name.

Originating in British India and popular among countries in Europe and Asia, badminton made its Olympic debut in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. Now while at first glance badminton may look easy in comparison to other court sports with a net like tennis and volleyball, but badminton requires just as much speed, agility, and precision. Especially when the shuttlecock is flying at record speed from one opponent to the other. The better the motor skills, the better you are.

Of course in the beginning you guys were a little rusty. Figuring out the rules and the best way for you and Bob to coordinate moves. You were the better server, but Bob was better handling the back while you stayed close to the net.

What started as a fun, leisure activity became more serious as you continued to play. Like we're talking you put up a net in your backyard. Whenever you hosted gatherings, you can expect that at some point in the night people migrated to the backyard to play a game or two. And boy would it get intense whenever you and Bob were on opposite sides of the court. "I hope you enjoy losing, pretty boy." "Darling, I know you're always right....but tonight you are wrong."

Not only did you build a sweat when a game got intense, but you looked forward to spending time with your husband outside of work. Not having to deal with the stress of flying or anxiety of running missions. Badminton was a great way to relive the tension and stay active. After every game you shared a sweet kiss with your husband, exchanging praises of 'Great job,' and 'We'll get 'em next time."

You both were competitive and roughly a year after playing you drew attention when you decided to join a local circuit outside of intermural on base. Winning match after match, you guys came in second in your first tournament. A great introduction to the start of your athletic career in mixed doubles badminton---which by the way, shoutout to RedBull and Dunkin Doughnuts for the caffeine supply when balancing a military and sports career.

Now the Olympic Games....the greatest sporting stage the world has ever scene...was never something you envisioned when you and Bob picked up your rackets for the first time. You'd only been playing badminton for a few years, having started in 2014. By the time the Rio Games came around, you guys were no way in Olympic level standings. Sure you'd been in a handful of local tournaments, making the podium in all, but you'd only recently won your regional title for mixed doubles, set to compete in nationals. You had yet to play an international tournament.

That time would come in 2017, and while you came home with third place at you guys were motivated to do better. You wanted to win a World title. Especially to prove to people who thought badminton was not a sport of high popularity like tennis or volleyball--and something you only play as a unit in high school P.E. You and Bob were motivated to bring more eyes to badminton in America. And what better way than to dominate a world tour.

So, when you guys weren't in the sky you were on the court. In the gym. Coaching each other, studying competition, working on technique, rewatching matches from previous Olympics. The Tokyo Games became a goal. And you were determined to make them. The pressure was on considering the United States has never won a medal in any event in badminton. "So, the Olympics...pretty darn big if you ask me." "Baby, you should know that when we put our mind to something, we make it happen."

It got to the point where your family members and friends were asking y'all about progress and even buying you equipment as birthday presents. And with the amount of shuttlecocks you go through monthly it was a blessing to a whole bucket of them in your garage. Your rackets had y'alls callsign's on them and of course you had matching outfits. And soon you guys had to invest in a nice cabinet to display your medals, plaques, and trophies from your competitions. Having the 2018 BWF World Championship right in the center.

You and Bob became a household name in the sport in the American circuit. Not only because you two were dominated the competition, but also the fact you guys were married and Naval officers brought a lot of attention. People who followed the sport became fans and viewed you guys as a love story out of romance books. Friends/coworkers-to-lovers who become teammates and an unstoppable duo in their sport. Yeah, it wrote itself.

When the 2019 detachment came though that became the priority. As much as it pained you to put training for the Sudirman Cup on hold, you had an obligation to the Navy. Nonetheless, you packed up your equipment and made the drive down from Lemoore to San Diego. Once settled, you both were spending any free time at the base rec center, practicing even for 30 minutes if you had it.

Soon the rest of the team picked up your love for the sport and became intrigued. Natasha especially, who became invested in watching you two play against each other. Shocked to see how heated it got and the fact you were able to move so fast to save a rally. "You guys are really into this, huh?" "Yeah. We just started for fun years ago and well..it took off."

After the whole shit between Jake and Bradley where Mav did damage control by taking y'all to the beach for dogfight football, you and Bob whipped out the equipment and soon all 12 of ya paired up to play games. It pretty much turned into a bracket situation where duos were eliminated until two remained for the final round.

And who's suprised....you and Bob won. And because you guys were so good, the team practically interrogated you two to which the reveal of your side career surfaced.

"You mean to tell me," Jake squinted against the sun, "You two are pretty much famous badminton players and are on the road to making the Olympics next year?" "Yep, that's about right. We want to be the first Americans to win a medal in the sport."

Fast forward to the success of the Uranium mission and unexpected world pandemic that followed, you and Bob are homebound due to the Navy restricting all work to remote settings, leaving you all the time in the world to perfect your craft. You won the Sudirman Cup, putting your names once more as contenders for the Tokyo Games and had one more year to train due to the postponement. In that time you and the rest of the Top Gun detachment transferred to Fightertown permanently, further bonding the friendships formed and the team became y'alls biggest supporters.

Qualifying for the Olympics had to have ranked in your top three moments in life. Right in the middle between marrying Bob and the Uranium mission. You jumped in his arms, screaming in joy while he spun you around and let the tears flow, bringing his lips for a passionate kiss not caring who watched. Never had you thought picking up a random badminton racket to pass time and relieve stress after a long work day would lead you to competing in the greatest sporting event alongside the love of your life. Experiencing it with Bob made it all the better. "We're going to the Olympics, baby!!'

Stepping onto the court in Tokyo officially titled you and Bob as Olympians, and while you competed for the gold across the pacific, back home your friends and family gathered to watch it unfold decked in red, white, and blue. The Hard Deck, your hometown, Bob's hometown, the rec center back in Lemoore where you first began playing badminton, the entire damn Navy was cheering you on.

Goal #1: Become Olympians - Achieved. Goal #2: Become the 1st Americans to win a medal in badminton - Achieved. Goal #3: Become the 1st Americans to win a gold medal in badminton - Achieved.

Yeah, you read that right. Not only did you and Bob accomplish everything you set your eyes on, but you cemented yourself in history as the first Americans to win a medal in any event in the sport of badminton and it was the gold. You guys became Olympic champions. And you can best believe the whole world was shocked to their core during the intense, heart pounding, sweat inducing, on the edge of your seat gold medal match against the #1 team in the world. You had already proven yourself to be the team to watch out for after knocking out the other leading pairs in the quarter and semi-finals, but to walk away with the gold after losing the first match, winning the second and tying the score each time until it ended with you scoring the golden point of 30.

Put it in the history books.

And three years later in a sold out crowd with your friend and family in the city of love, you and Bob continued your romantic journey of love, dedication and partnership when you defended your gold medal, adding a second to your cabinet with the promise of a third when the Games return to the Los Angeles 😉

[smokingcreams]

Re: 8tracks

HUGE UPDATE:

As I said on my earlier post today the CTO of 8tracks answered some questions on the discord server of mixer.fm

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN INFORMATION ABOUT 8TRACKS AND THE ANSWERS THE CTO OF 8TRACKS GAVE, PLEASE, KEEP READING THIS POST BECAUSE IT'S A LOT BUT YOU WON'T REGRET IT.

Okay, so he first talked about how they were involved in buying 8tracks, then how everything failed because of money and issues with the plataform then he talked about this new app called MixerFM they developed that works with web3 (8tracks is a web2 product), that if they get to launch it they'll get to launch 8tracks too because both apps will work with the same data.

Here is what they have already done in his own words:

*Built a multitenant backend system that supports both MIXER and 8tracks

*Fully rebuilt the 8tracks web app

*Fixed almost all legacy issues

*Developed iOS and Android apps for MIXER

What is next?

They need to migrate the 8tracks database from the old servers to the new environment. That final step costs about $50,000 and on his own words "I am personally committed to securing the funds to make it happen. If we pull this off since there is a time limit , we will have an chance to launch both 8tracks and MIXER. … so for all you community members that are pinging me to provide more details on X and here on discord, here it is"

Here the screenshots of his full statement:

NOW THE QUESTIONS HE ANSWERED:

*I transcribed them*

1. "What's the status of the founding right now?"

"Fundraising, for music its difficult"

2. "Our past data, is intact, isn't?"

"All data still exists from playlist 1"

3. "Will we be able to access our old playlists?"

"All playlists if we migrate the data will be saved. If we dont all is lost forever"

4. "How will the new 8tracks relaunch and MIXER be similar, and how will they be different?"

"8tracks / human created / mix tape style as it was before

mixer - ai asiated mix creation, music quest where people earn crypto for work they provode to music protocol ( solve quests earn money for providing that service )"

5. "Why is 8tracks being relaunched when they could just launch MIXER with our 8tracks database?"

"One app is web2 ( no crypto economy and incentives / ) mixer is web3 ( economy value exchange between users, artists, publishers, labels, advertisers) value (money) is shared between stakeholders and participants of app. Company earns less / users / artist earn more."

6. "Will we need to create a separate account for mixer? Or maybe a way to link our 8tracks to mixer?"

"New account no linking planned"

7. "What do you mean by fixed almost all legacy issues and fully rebuilt the 8tracks web app?"

"We have rebuilt most of 8tracks from scratch i wish could screen record a demo. In Last year we have rebuilt whole 8tracks ! No more issues no more bugs no more hacked comments"

8. "Will the song database be current and allow new songs? For example if someone makes a K pop playlist theres the capability for new songs and old not just all songs are from 2012. There will be songs from 2020 onwards to today?"

"Current cut of date is 2017, we have planed direct label deals to bring music DB up to speed with all new songs until 2025. This means no more song uploads"

9. "The apps would be available for android and outside USA?"

"USA + Canada + Germany + UK + Sweden + Italy + Greece + Portugal + Croatia in my personal rollout plan / but usa canada croatia would be top priority"

10. "Will 8tracks have a Sign in with Apple option?"

"It will have nothing if we don’t migrate the database but yes if we do it will have it"

11. ""Will Collections return?"

"Ofc If we save the database its safe to assume collections will return"

12. "Will the 8tracks forums return?"

"No that one i will deleted People spending too much time online"

13. "No more songs uploads forever or no more songs until…?"

"Idk, this really depends on do we save database or no. Maybe we restart the process of song uploads to rebuild the and create a worlds first open music database If anyone has any songs to upload that is

We operate under different license"

14. "What is your time limit? for the funding, I mean"

"Good question I think 2-3 months"

15. "From now?"

"Correct"

16. "When is the release date for Mixer?"

"Mixer would need 2-3 more months of work to be released Maybe even less of we would use external database services and just go with minimum features"

17. "Do you have the link for it?"

"Not if we dont secure the database that is number one priority"

*That was the end of the questions and answers*

Then he said:

"You need to act bring here (discord) people and help me set up go fund me camping of investor talks fail so we secure the database and migrate data so we can figure out whats next"

He also said he'll talk with the CEO about buying him the idea of community funding, that all who participate should have a lifetime subscription and "some more special thing", we suggested a message on the 8tracks official accounts (twitter, their blog, tumblr) and he was okay with the idea but he said they need to plan it carefully since the time is limited.

Okay, guys, that's so far what he said, I hope this information helps anyone, I don't know if they get to do a community funding but take in consideration it's a plausible option and that what they want from us is to participate in any way like for example spreading the message, if most people know about it the best, they also want you to join their server so here's the link to the website of mixerfm and where you can join the server:

Keep tagging few people who were discussing about this:

@junket-bank, @haorev, @americanundead, @eatpandulce, @throwupgirl, @avoid-avoidance, @rodeokid, @shehungthemoon, @promostuff-art @tumbling-and-tchaikovsky

#8tracks

[jeanwong]

Bitcoin Volatility Fuels Market Anxiety; XBIT Decentralized Exchange Charts Steady Recovery

1. Regulatory Storm Amid Bitcoin’s ATH As Bitcoin’s price surpassed its all-time high (ATH) of $100,000 in early 2025, a global regulatory storm engulfed cryptocurrency markets. Centralized exchanges (CEXs) worldwide faced abrupt blockages, operational restrictions, or asset freezes, triggering widespread investor panic. Amid the turmoil, XBIT Exchange—a decentralized trading platform (DEX)—rapidly gained traction, with its trading volume surging 400% month-over-month and positioning itself as a secure harbor for Bitcoin holders.

2. Centralized Platforms Under Scrutiny In March 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched investigations into five major crypto platforms for compliance violations, while Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) announced a sweeping review of all Bitcoin-related exchanges. Concurrently, mid-tier platforms like CoinTide and UltraX halted services indefinitely, freezing over $120 million in user assets. These events forced investors to confront a critical question: Can centralized platforms ever be truly secure?

3. Decentralized Solutions Regain Momentum The concept of decentralized exchanges (DEXs), once dismissed as niche tools due to technical complexity, has resurged under regulatory pressure. XBIT Exchange exemplifies this shift. Operating via on-chain smart contracts, the platform eliminates third-party custody, manual intervention, and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements, adhering strictly to the principles of self-custody, transparency, and censorship resistance. Users interact directly through non-custodial wallets, with every transaction recorded immutably on the blockchain.

4. Demystifying Decentralized Exchanges A decentralized exchange operates entirely on blockchain networks, executing trades through automated smart contracts without holding user funds. Key features include:

Non-custodial design: Assets remain in users’ wallets until trade execution.

Tamper-proof execution: Transactions are verified by code, not human intermediaries.

Transparent audit trails: All activities are publicly verifiable on-chain.

XBIT currently supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major stablecoins, with cross-chain interoperability slated for Q3 2025.

5. Data-Driven Adoption Surge According to blockchain analytics firm DataLink, DEX usage surged 275% globally between March and May 2025, with 43% of new users migrating from CEXs after experiencing freezes or high fees. “After my funds were frozen on a traditional platform, I realized decentralization isn’t optional—it’s essential,” said Berlin-based investor Marlin Koch.

XBIT’s metrics underscore this trend: daily new wallet addresses exceed 5,200, while monthly transactions grew 320% year-over-year (YoY), rivaling legacy platforms.

6. XBIT’s Strategic Edge

Global node network: A distributed architecture minimizes risks of server seizures or exit scams.

On-chain risk scoring: Real-time security audits for every transaction.

User-centric interface: Features like one-click trading and QR-synced wallet logins lower barriers for retail investors.

7. Conclusion: Redefining Crypto’s Future As Bitcoin evolves from a speculative asset to a global hedge, the demand for secure, transparent trading infrastructure grows imperative. Decentralized platforms like XBIT are no longer ideological experiments but market necessities—offering resilience against regulatory volatility and redefining trust in digital finance.

[paraggoswami]

VPS Windows Hosting in India: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of web hosting, Virtual Private Servers (VPS) have become a preferred choice for both businesses and individuals. Striking a balance between performance, cost-effectiveness, and scalability, VPS hosting serves those seeking more than what shared hosting provides without the significant expense of a dedicated server. Within the myriad of VPS options, VPS Windows Hosting stands out as a popular choice for users who have a preference for the Microsoft ecosystem.

This comprehensive guide will explore VPS Windows Hosting in India, shedding light on its functionality, key advantages, its relevance for Indian businesses, and how to select the right hosting provider in 2024.

What is VPS Windows Hosting?

VPS Windows Hosting refers to a hosting type where a physical server is partitioned into various virtual servers, each operating with its own independent Windows OS. Unlike shared hosting, where resources are shared among multiple users, VPS provides dedicated resources, including CPU, RAM, and storage, which leads to enhanced performance, security, and control.

Why Choose VPS Windows Hosting in India?

The rapid growth of India’s digital landscape and the rise in online businesses make VPS hosting an attractive option. Here are several reasons why Windows VPS Hosting can be an optimal choice for your website or application in India:

Seamless Compatibility: Windows VPS is entirely compatible with Microsoft applications such as ASP.NET, SQL Server, and Microsoft Exchange. For websites or applications that depend on these technologies, Windows VPS becomes a natural option.

Scalability for Expanding Businesses: A notable advantage of VPS hosting is its scalability. As your website or enterprise grows, upgrading server resources can be done effortlessly without downtime or cumbersome migration. This aspect is vital for startups and SMEs in India aiming to scale economically.

Localized Hosting for Improved Speed: Numerous Indian hosting providers have data centers within the country, minimizing latency and enabling quicker access for local users, which is particularly advantageous for targeting audiences within India.

Enhanced Security: VPS hosting delivers superior security compared to shared hosting, which is essential in an era where cyber threats are increasingly prevalent. Dedicated resources ensure your data remains isolated from others on the same physical server, diminishing the risk of vulnerabilities.

Key Benefits of VPS Windows Hosting

Dedicated Resources: VPS Windows hosting ensures dedicated CPU, RAM, and storage, providing seamless performance, even during traffic surges.

Full Administrative Control: With Windows VPS, you gain root access, allowing you to customize server settings, install applications, and make necessary adjustments.

Cost Efficiency: VPS hosting provides the advantages of dedicated hosting at a more economical price point. This is incredibly beneficial for businesses looking to maintain a competitive edge in India’s market.

Configurability: Whether you require specific Windows applications or custom software, VPS Windows hosting allows you to tailor the server to meet your unique needs.

Managed vs. Unmanaged Options: Depending on your technical ability, you can opt for managed VPS hosting, where the provider manages server maintenance, updates, and security, or unmanaged VPS hosting, where you retain full control of the server and its management.

How to Select the Right VPS Windows Hosting Provider in India

With a plethora of hosting providers in India offering VPS Windows hosting, selecting one that meets your requirements is crucial. Here are several factors to consider:

Performance & Uptime: Choose a hosting provider that guarantees a minimum uptime of 99.9%. Reliable uptime ensures your website remains accessible at all times, which is crucial for any online venture.

Data Center Location: Confirm that the hosting provider has data centers located within India or in proximity to your target users. This will enhance loading speeds and overall user satisfaction.

Pricing & Plans: Evaluate pricing plans from various providers to ensure you’re receiving optimal value. Consider both initial costs and renewal rates, as some providers may offer discounts for longer commitments.

Customer Support: Opt for a provider that offers 24/7 customer support, especially if you lack an in-house IT team. Look for companies that offer support through various channels like chat, phone, and email.

Security Features: Prioritize providers offering robust security features such as firewall protection, DDoS mitigation, automatic backups, and SSL certificates.

Backup and Recovery: Regular backups are vital for data protection. Verify if the provider includes automated backups and quick recovery options for potential issues.

Top VPS Windows Hosting Providers in India (2024)

To streamline your research, here's a brief overview of some of the top VPS Windows hosting providers in India for 2024:

Host.co.in

Recognized for its competitive pricing and exceptional customer support, Host.co.in offers a range of Windows VPS plans catering to businesses of various sizes.

BigRock

Among the most well-known hosting providers in India, BigRock guarantees reliable uptime, superb customer service, and diverse hosting packages, including Windows VPS.

MilesWeb

MilesWeb offers fully managed VPS hosting solutions at attractive prices, making it a great option for businesses intent on prioritizing growth over server management.

GoDaddy

As a leading name in hosting, GoDaddy provides flexible Windows VPS plans designed for Indian businesses, coupled with round-the-clock customer support.

Bluehost India

Bluehost delivers powerful VPS solutions for users requiring high performance, along with an intuitive control panel and impressive uptime.

Conclusion

VPS Windows Hosting in India is an outstanding option for individuals and businesses in search of a scalable, cost-effective, and performance-oriented hosting solution. With dedicated resources and seamless integration with Microsoft technologies, it suits websites that experience growing traffic or require ample resources.

As we advance into 2024, the necessity for VPS Windows hosting is expected to persist, making it imperative to choose a hosting provider that can accommodate your developing requirements. Whether launching a new website or upgrading your existing hosting package, VPS Windows hosting is a strategic investment for the future of your online endeavors.

FAQs

Is VPS Windows Hosting costly in India?

While VPS Windows hosting is pricier than shared hosting, it is much more affordable than dedicated servers and many providers in India offer competitive rates, making it accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Can I upgrade my VPS Windows Hosting plan easily?

Absolutely, VPS hosting plans provide significant scalability. You can effortlessly enhance your resources like CPU, RAM, and storage without experiencing downtime.

What type of businesses benefit from VPS Windows Hosting in India?

Businesses that demand high performance, improved security, and scalability find the most advantage in VPS hosting. It’s particularly ideal for sites that utilize Windows-based technologies like ASP.NET and SQL Server.

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I have enjoyed each and every chance I got to interact with the wonderful little community that this blog formed around itself - so I figure this wonderful little community would have a wonderful time interacting with itself. Hence:

Things About Cars In Posts Discord Server!

That's right folx! This blog is offcially ceasing to pretend to be too cool to participate in the destruction of information exchange archival that is online discussion's mass migration to Discord.

Come join the fun! We have:

A half-baked server with an astonishingly overwritten ruleset!

Roles cool enough to break the tools they were made with!

A couple of tools blabbering about cars!

So, if you want a queer-friendly place to do that, and maybe participate in future @things-about-cars-in-posts posts (wait, I can tag myself?), click the link below and come find out what I sound like when I don't reconsider my wording seven times over like I just did for the end of this sentence!

[theood]

Re the previous poll: I love my mutuals, I won't follow you guys anywhere. I'll give out my discord upon request but! As other folks have said, until this site 404's I'm here for better or for worse and then nowhere.

There is a slim-to-none chance I'd pick up my neocities site to be able to write about my day in an online journal but I'm gonna be honest, I do not have the urge to code much at all. It's fun but like directly from the sidelines only to me. Otherwise it's frustrating.

I'd live off of whatever servers I'm in and find other stuff to fill my time. Just directly share stuff with my friends like it's middle school again and I'm using my precious lunch time to.share the link of the OC story I wrote.

Truly, reach me via email in this hypothetical space of mass Tumblr migration. I'm NOT going. We can exchange phone numbers, I'll get a fuckin' p.o. box and we can write to each other.

If anything, less screen time/less social media would be better for me 💜. Anyway, that's all I have to say ever.

tl;dr I'm not going anywhere but it's fun seeing everyone have the yearly jump ship thing. If you're genuinely leaving Tumblr/thinking of it and wanna stay in contact send an ask or IM and I'll give my discord

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https://www.ascent365.com/blogs/migrate-ews-apps-to-microsoft-graph-for-exchange-online-in-d365-finance-and-operations/

Migrate EWS Apps to Microsoft Graph for Exchange Online in D365 Finance and Operations Table of Contents Share Migrate EWS Apps to Microsoft Graph for Exchange Online in D365 Finance and Operations Exchange Web Services (EWS) is a legacy protocol that has been in use since Exchange Server 2007. In August 2018, Microsoft announced that there won’t be any active investment in EWS APIs for Exchange Online. We recommend that you migrate your EWS apps that access Exchange Online to Microsoft Graph.

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How the MBOX to PST Conversion Tool Improves Workflow

In the modern digital workspace, the ability to efficiently manage and migrate email data is essential. With professionals often needing to switch between different email clients, converting file formats becomes part of daily operations. MBOX and PST are two of the most common email storage formats, but they are typically associated with different email platforms. MBOX is often used by open-source clients, while PST is native to Microsoft Outlook. The MBOX to PST conversion tool bridges the gap, enhancing productivity, ensuring data consistency, and saving valuable time.

Streamlined Migration Between Email Clients

One of the primary benefits of using an MBOX to PST conversion tool is seamless migration between email clients. Many users transition from MBOX-supported applications to Outlook for better integration with office tools or corporate environments. Manually migrating data is often complicated, risky, and time-consuming. However, a specialized conversion tool automates this process, eliminating technical barriers. This not only ensures that all messages, attachments, and metadata are accurately transferred but also reduces downtime, allowing professionals to resume work immediately after migration.

Preservation of Data Integrity

Maintaining the integrity of email data during migration is critical. Without the right tools, there is a risk of data corruption, missing attachments, or loss of formatting. The MBOX to PST conversion tool is designed to safeguard the structure and content of every email. Folder hierarchies, embedded files, and date-time stamps are preserved throughout the process. This ensures that no important information is lost, which is vital for professionals handling sensitive communications or legal documentation. The result is a complete and reliable archive that mirrors the original source.

Improved Accessibility and Organization

Switching to PST format provides users with advanced organizational capabilities. Microsoft Outlook, the default application for PST files, offers robust features like search filters, calendar integration, tagging, and categorization. When MBOX files are converted into PST, users can take full advantage of these features. This makes it easier to locate specific messages, manage appointments, and streamline daily communication tasks. With a more intuitive interface and better data organization, teams can work more efficiently and avoid the frustration of sifting through cluttered inboxes.

Enhanced Security and Compatibility

The conversion from MBOX to PST also enhances email security and compatibility within enterprise environments. PST files integrate well with Microsoft 365 and Exchange servers, offering built-in encryption, access control, and cloud backup features. This allows IT departments to enforce compliance policies, implement security protocols, and provide reliable access to archived emails. The conversion tool helps ensure that organizations can securely transition their communication data while maintaining compatibility with enterprise-grade infrastructure.

Saves Time and Reduces Errors

Manually exporting and importing email messages can be error-prone and labor-intensive. A dedicated MBOX to PST conversion tool eliminates these issues by automating complex steps. Users do not need advanced technical knowledge to carry out the migration. Most tools come with user-friendly interfaces and batch conversion features that can handle multiple files at once. This drastically reduces the time spent on administrative tasks, allowing IT professionals and end-users alike to focus on more strategic initiatives.

The MBOX to PST conversion tool plays a pivotal role in optimizing workflow efficiency across various sectors. By offering accurate data transfer, improved email management, and better integration with Outlook, this tool simplifies what would otherwise be a challenging process. Whether for personal use or enterprise-level migrations, the tool ensures that users can adapt to evolving email environments with confidence and ease.

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How Exchange Migration Tools Simplify Complex Server Transitions

Addressing Large Mailboxes and Multiple Users

Migrating Exchange servers involves more than just moving emails. It requires careful coordination of data, user access, and system compatibility. Complex environments often pose challenges such as data loss, downtime, and configuration mismatches. Exchange migration tools are designed to address these difficulties and streamline the entire process. One major complexity in Exchange migrations is handling large mailboxes and multiple users. Manually migrating this data risks errors and extended downtime. Migration tools automate these tasks, ensuring precise data transfer without interruption to user access. This automation speeds up the process while maintaining mailbox integrity.

Preserving Data Fidelity

Data fidelity is another critical aspect. Reliable tools preserve folder hierarchies, metadata, permissions, and calendar events. This comprehensive data handling ensures that no important information is lost or corrupted during migration. Native methods often overlook these details, resulting in incomplete migrations.

Ensuring Security Throughout the Migration

Security is paramount during any server transition. Exchange migration tools offer encrypted data transfer and support for multi-factor authentication. This protects credentials and sensitive information throughout the migration lifecycle. Proper role-based access controls further reduce the risk of unauthorized actions.

Simplifying Mailbox Mapping and User Provisioning

Mailbox mapping and user provisioning are simplified by intelligent automation. Migration tools link source mailboxes to target ones accurately, avoiding manual errors. This feature minimizes administrative overhead and ensures users access the correct mailboxes post-migration.

Leveraging Incremental Migration for Efficiency

Advanced features such as incremental migration reduce the need for repeated full transfers. Migration tools detect and transfer only new or changed items after an initial migration. This minimizes downtime and keeps mailboxes up to date during the transition period.

Providing Real-Time Tracking and Reporting

Real-time tracking and detailed reporting provide administrators with visibility into migration progress. These insights help identify issues early and confirm successful completion. Having comprehensive logs supports compliance and troubleshooting efforts.

Conclusion In summary, Exchange migration tool transform complex server transitions into manageable, predictable operations. By automating critical tasks, preserving data integrity, enhancing security, and providing transparency, these tools empower IT teams to execute migrations with confidence and minimal disruption.

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Experience Lightning-Fast Forum Hosting with Petalhost – Trusted FluxBB Hosting Provider India

In today’s fast-paced digital world, community forums play a vital role in creating online spaces where users can connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas. For such dynamic interaction, having a robust and lightweight forum platform like FluxBB is essential. And when it comes to reliable and high-performing hosting for FluxBB in India, Petalhost emerges as the go-to FluxBB Hosting Provider India.

Why Choose FluxBB for Your Forum?

FluxBB is a fast, secure, and standards-compliant open-source forum application. It is known for its minimalistic approach, lightweight architecture, and user-friendly interface. FluxBB is the ideal choice for anyone looking to create a fast-loading, clutter-free, and easy-to-manage forum. However, to unlock its full potential, choosing the right hosting provider is crucial—and that’s where Petalhost shines.

Petalhost – A Trusted Name for FluxBB Hosting in India

Petalhost offers a specialized hosting environment tailored for FluxBB users. As a top FluxBB Hosting Provider India, we understand the unique requirements of forum hosting, from database performance to traffic scalability and security. With Petalhost, you don’t just get space to host your website; you get a platform optimized for smooth performance and maximum uptime.

Here’s why Petalhost is the best choice for hosting your FluxBB-powered forum:

1. Optimized Servers for Speed

Petalhost’s servers are fine-tuned for PHP-based applications like FluxBB. You get ultra-fast page loads and seamless navigation, which are critical for user engagement and search engine rankings. Our SSD-based storage and LiteSpeed technologies further enhance speed and responsiveness.

2. One-Click FluxBB Installation

Setting up your forum is a breeze with our one-click installation feature. In just a few minutes, your FluxBB forum is up and running, ready to welcome users and kickstart discussions.

3. 24/7 Expert Support

Our technical team is available round the clock to assist you with any hosting-related issues. Whether it’s installation support, security guidance, or performance tuning, our experts ensure your forum remains operational and efficient.

4. Unmatched Uptime Guarantee

At Petalhost, we offer a 99.9% uptime guarantee. Your FluxBB forum will always be accessible to users, ensuring uninterrupted communication and interaction within your community.

5. Enhanced Security Features

Petalhost’s hosting comes with free SSL certificates, advanced firewalls, malware scanning, and DDoS protection. Your forum data and user information are safe with us, and your community can grow in a secure online environment.

6. Scalable Hosting Plans

Whether you are just starting out or managing a large, active community, Petalhost has a plan that suits your needs. Easily scale your resources as your forum grows, without facing downtime or migration hassles.

Affordable and Transparent Pricing

As a leading FluxBB Hosting Provider India, Petalhost believes in providing enterprise-level performance at affordable rates. Our pricing is competitive, with no hidden charges. You get premium features without stretching your budget.

Conclusion

If you are planning to launch or upgrade a FluxBB forum, partnering with the right hosting provider is the first step to success. Petalhost is proud to be a reliable and performance-driven FluxBB Hosting Provider India, helping users across the country build thriving online communities.

Whether it’s speed, security, support, or scalability, Petalhost delivers it all. Start your FluxBB hosting journey with Petalhost today and experience the perfect blend of power, affordability, and reliability for your online forum.

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Securing Business Continuity: Ransomware Protection and Backup Strategies for Virtualized Environments

In today’s digital-first world, businesses of all sizes face mounting challenges in data security and continuity. With cyber threats growing more advanced and data environments becoming increasingly complex, organizations must rethink their approach to backup and recovery. That’s where Green Cloud Services steps in — offering advanced solutions that combine ransomware protection, onsite and offsite backup, and backup for virtualized environments to ensure your data remains secure, accessible, and recoverable at all times.

The Rising Threat of Ransomware

Ransomware is no longer a rare event — it’s a daily risk. Cybercriminals use this form of malware to encrypt business-critical data and demand payment in exchange for access. The damage can be catastrophic: operational downtime, lost revenue, reputational damage, and legal repercussions.

What’s worse, even companies with basic backup systems can fall victim if their backups are not secure. That’s why ransomware protection is not just about prevention — it’s about resilient recovery.

Ransomware Protection: More Than Just Antivirus

At Green Cloud Services, ransomware protection means layered defense strategies that include:

Immutable backups that cannot be altered or deleted by unauthorized actors

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) to prevent unauthorized access

Behavior-based threat detection that identifies anomalies in real time

Automatic backup isolation if ransomware is detected

By integrating these protective measures directly into your backup and disaster recovery systems, you get a fail-safe that protects not just your live systems, but also your most recent recoverable data.

Why Onsite and Offsite Backup Still Matters

A solid backup strategy begins with redundancy. That’s where onsite and offsite backup comes into play. Many businesses still rely on local (onsite) backups for quick recovery, but what happens if the office floods, catches fire, or is physically breached?

Onsite and offsite backup solutions ensure your data is backed up both locally for speed and remotely for security.

Benefits of Onsite Backup:

Fast recovery times — ideal for minor disruptions

Full control over your physical storage environment

Cost-effective for high-frequency backups

Benefits of Offsite Backup:

Protection from local disasters (e.g., fire, flood, theft)

Remote accessibility — restore data from anywhere

Regulatory compliance — essential for data integrity laws

Green Cloud Services helps businesses maintain both onsite and offsite backup systems that are synchronized, encrypted, and continually monitored. This dual-layer approach ensures your data is recoverable no matter what type of disaster strikes.

Backup for Virtualized Environments: A Modern Necessity

As more businesses migrate to virtual infrastructure — including VMware, Hyper-V, and other platforms — they face new challenges in data backup and recovery. Traditional backup methods are often incompatible with these environments, leading to data gaps and slow recovery.

That’s why backup for virtualized environments is a must-have.

Key Features We Provide for Virtualized Backup:

Agentless backup options to simplify management and reduce system load

Granular recovery of individual files, applications, or entire virtual machines

Automated backup schedules to keep your VM environments protected without manual oversight

Snapshot-based backups that capture full system states without interrupting performance

Our solutions support multiple hypervisors and allow seamless integration with your current infrastructure, ensuring business continuity without complexity.

Real-World Use Case: Combining All Three Strategies

Let’s say a medium-sized e-commerce business operates on a hybrid infrastructure with both physical and virtualized systems. One day, their network is hit by a ransomware attack that encrypts data across their file servers and virtual machines.

Thanks to Green Cloud Services:

Their onsite backup allows for quick restoration of their most recent transactional data, minimizing downtime.

Their offsite backup ensures long-term data integrity and acts as a secondary recovery point, protected from the same ransomware spread.

Their ransomware-protected backup architecture blocks further attempts to access and alter backup files.

And because their systems are virtualized, Green Cloud’s VM-aware backups enable fast and efficient recovery of entire virtual machines without any manual reconfiguration.

Within hours, the business is back online — with zero ransom paid and minimal disruption.

Compliance and Peace of Mind

Data loss doesn’t just threaten revenue — it can violate regulatory standards. Green Cloud Services ensures your backup for virtualized environments and onsite/offsite backup strategy meets compliance with:

GDPR

HIPAA

ISO/IEC 27001

SOC 2

We also provide audit logs, data retention controls, and secure user access management to help you maintain compliance effortlessly.

Final Thoughts

In a time when ransomware can strike any business and downtime can cost thousands per minute, disaster recovery isn’t optional — it’s essential. The combination of ransomware protection, robust onsite and offsite backup, and tailored backup for virtualized environments offers a modern and effective defense against today’s evolving threats.

With Green Cloud Services, you’re not just backing up data — you’re protecting your entire business.

Get in touch today to create a custom backup and disaster recovery plan tailored to your infrastructure.

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These technologies continuously monitor network performance, analyze data in real-time, and identify patterns and anomalies that could signify potential issues or security threats. In a conventional network model, data and applications are typically housed in a central data center. To access these resources, users, branch offices, and applications establish connections to the data center through localized private networks or secondary networks. However, this traditional model struggles to cope with the complexities introduced by cloud-based services such as SaaS and the growing prevalence of distributed workforces. As more applications and data migrate to the cloud, it becomes impractical to route all traffic through a centralized data center - technical computer service.

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