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Zimbra to Google Workspace Migration

Retire Zimbra Collaboration and move to Google Workspace, mail, calendar, contacts and Briefcase files intact. No more server estate, with real-time collaboration, Gemini AI and lower total cost. Zero data loss.

Zimbra to Google Workspace migration
Quick answer

Yes, you can migrate from Zimbra to Google Workspace. Codimite, a Google Cloud Partner, moves your Zimbra Collaboration mail, calendar and contacts into Gmail and Google Workspace, and Zimbra Briefcase files into Google Drive, with a phased, zero-data-loss cutover. Mail, calendar and files migrate cleanly while you retire your on-prem Zimbra servers and gain real-time collaboration, built-in Gemini AI and a single cloud admin console.

Why migrate

Why teams move from Zimbra to Google Workspace

No more server estate

Retire Zimbra hardware, patching and storage growth, mail becomes a managed cloud service.

Real-time collaboration

Docs, Sheets and Slides replace email-attachment and version-merge workflows with live co-editing.

Gemini AI built in

Generative AI is native across Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Meet, grounded in your own content.

Browser-native on any device

Consistent experience on Windows, Mac, ChromeOS and mobile with no heavy client.

Lower total cost & simpler admin

One Workspace license and one admin console replace the Zimbra stack.

What we migrate

What we migrate from Zimbra

Zimbra object Migrates to Google Workspace Notes
Mailboxes & folders Gmail & labels Timestamps, read state and folder tree preserved
Calendars & events Google Calendar Recurring events, invitees and shared calendars
Contacts & address books Google Contacts Personal and global entries
Briefcase files Google Drive Folder structure and sharing mapped
Distribution lists Google Groups Membership preserved
Resource calendars Calendar resources Booking behaviour reconfigured

Mailbox depth and Briefcase volume are confirmed during assessment.

Our process

Our Zimbra to Google Workspace migration process

  1. 1

    Assess

    We audit your Zimbra topology, mailbox and Briefcase volumes, shared calendars and lists, and confirm what's portable.

  2. 2

    Map

    We map Zimbra users, mail, calendars, contacts and Briefcase files to Google Workspace structures and your identity provider.

  3. 3

    Pilot

    A pilot group migrates first to validate fidelity and the user experience.

  4. 4

    Migrate

    Full migration in waves, mail, calendar, contacts and files, with Zimbra live in parallel.

  5. 5

    Validate

    Integrity checks confirm message counts, calendar events, contacts and file totals match source.

  6. 6

    Hypercare

    MX cutover, adoption support and 24/7 cover through the transition window.

Why Codimite

Why Codimite for your Zimbra migration

Google migrations are a core practice, delivered as a Google Cloud Partner: we retire your Zimbra servers and move mail, calendar, contacts and Briefcase files into Google Workspace with reconciliation reporting that proves nothing was lost.

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  • Google Cloud Partner & Chrome Enterprise Partner. Google migrations are a core practice, not a side service.

  • 85+ Google Certified specialists. Deep Workspace, GCP and ChromeOS expertise in one team.

  • Data-integrity verification. Reconciliation reports prove mail, calendar, contacts and files all arrived intact.

  • 24/7 support & clear reporting. Progress visibility through every wave and a clean MX cutover.

FAQs

Zimbra to Google Workspace migration FAQ

Can you migrate Zimbra to Google Workspace?

Yes, Zimbra mail, calendar and contacts move into Gmail and Google Workspace, and Briefcase files into Google Drive, via secure IMAP/Zimbra API connectivity.

Will there be downtime?

No hard downtime. We run a phased cutover with mail-routing controls; Zimbra stays available until each team is validated.

Do shared calendars and distribution lists transfer?

Yes, shared calendars map to Calendar resources and distribution lists to Google Groups, with membership preserved.

How long does it take?

Days for a small deployment; two to eight weeks for large multi-server estates, driven by mailbox and Briefcase volume.

What does it cost?

Pricing is scoped to user count, data volume and integrations. Start with a free assessment for a fixed quote.

Ready to retire Zimbra?

Codimite, a Google Cloud Partner, moves your Zimbra mail, calendar, contacts and Briefcase files into Google Workspace with a phased, zero-data-loss cutover and reconciliation reports. Start with a free quote.

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