Migrations with Data Consistency Score (DCS): More than you ever Wanted to Know
Data consistency score (DCS) is a new feature in Exchange Online that helps organizations track the progress of their Exchange migrations and ensure data accuracy during the transition. DCS helps IT admins identify any potential issues and take corrective action to resolve them before the migration is complete. In this post, we will explain how DCS works and how it can help you ensure a successful migration.
What is Data Consistency Score (DCS)?
Data consistency score (DCS) is an Exchange Online feature that helps organizations track the progress of their Exchange migrations and ensure data accuracy during the transition. DCS provides an overview of the migration process, including the number of mailboxes moved, the number of items moved, and the amount of data transferred. DCS also provides detailed information about any potential issues that could affect the accuracy of the data being migrated. This information can be used to identify and resolve any issues before the migration is complete.
How Does DCS Work?
DCS uses Exchange Online’s built-in data consistency engine to monitor the progress of the migration and check for any potential issues. This engine is designed to detect any discrepancies between the source and target environments, as well as any issues with the data being migrated. For example, if the source and target environments have different versions of Exchange, DCS will detect the discrepancies and alert the user. DCS will also detect any data inconsistencies, such as missing or corrupt items, that could affect the accuracy of the data being migrated.
How Does DCS Help with Migration?
DCS provides a comprehensive overview of the migration process and helps identify any potential issues before the migration is complete. This information can be used to take corrective action and resolve any issues before the migration is complete. DCS also helps ensure that the data being migrated is accurate and up-to-date. This is especially important for organizations that need to ensure that their data is accurate and up-to-date for compliance or regulatory reasons.
Conclusion
Data consistency score (DCS) is an Exchange Online feature that helps organizations track the progress of their Exchange migrations and ensure data accuracy during the transition. DCS provides a comprehensive overview of the migration process, including the number of mailboxes moved, the number of items moved, and the amount of data transferred. DCS also provides detailed information about any potential issues that could affect the accuracy of the data being migrated. This information can be used to take corrective action and resolve any issues before the migration is complete. By using DCS, organizations can ensure that the data being migrated is accurate and up-to-date.
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Migrations with Data Consistency Score (DCS) – more than you ever wanted to know!
