Network Port Requirements for Efflux Migrator

Question

Which network ports need to remain open for successful communication between the Source and Target Exchange Servers during migration using Efflux Migrator?

Answer

For successful communication and data transfer between the Source and Target Exchange Servers, specific ports must remain open in both directions. These ports enable secure connectivity and ensure that Efflux Migrator can perform authentication, mailbox access, and data synchronization without interruption.

The following table lists the required ports, their protocols, and their respective purposes:

PortProtocolDescription
636LDAPSSecure LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) over TLS/SSL for secure directory access and authentication.
389LDAPStandard LDAP communication without SSL, used for directory queries and lookups.
5985 - 5986WinRM HTTP/HTTPSWindows Remote Management uses port 5985 for HTTP and 5986 for HTTPS connections by default. These ports allow remote PowerShell access required during migration.
443 (TCP)HTTPSMailbox Replication Proxy (MRSProxy) uses port 443 for secure communication between Exchange Client Access Servers (CAS) over HTTPS.

These ports are essential for the normal operation of migration activities such as mailbox move requests, authentication, and remote command execution. It is recommended to verify that no network firewalls or security appliances block these ports between the source and target environments.

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