Importing from an EML file
GFI OneConnect Import Manager allows administrators to import EML files to the GFI OneConnect ArchiveA feature provided by GFI OneConnect that can archive all internal and external email into the GFI OneConnect Data Center..
Conditions for a successful EML import job:
- The GFI Account for GFI OneConnect needs to be licensed for archiving.
- A retention policy must exist in GFI OneConnect Retention Policies for each user to whom you need to archive emails. For more information refer to Working with retention policies.
- Double-check the Import Manager settings before proceeding. For more information refer to Configuring Import Manager.
- It is advisable to gather EML files together in a local directory to simplify the import process and improve performance.
- The logged on user should have full permissions on the directory that holds the EML files.
Starting an EML import job
To import EML files:
- Launch the application from Start > Programs > Import Manager.
- In the home page click New Import.
- Select EML Import.
- Under Job Name, a default name is automatically created using date and time of the job. Change the name as needed. The name is listed under the completed tasks for EML imports.
- Click Select Owner to see a list of detected users. Select one owner and click OK. Alternatively, you can type a full email address in the text box.
- Select the Range. The options are:
Range | Description |
---|---|
All | Check this option to import all emails. |
Selected Emails | Select this option to choose a start and end date to limit the import job. Click the calendar icon to select the date. Date format is MM/DD/YYYY. |
- Click Choose Source. Navigate to the directory that holds the files, select one or more files and click Open.
- Click Start.
Imported emails show under the user's archive. Administrators can use the company search to verify that emails were archived properly. To know more about company search access, refer to http://go.gfi.com/?pageid=oneconnect_user_help#cshid=CompanySearch