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    Restore an Exchange server database

    Steps to restore EDB file from Exchange 2019, 2016, 2013 and 2010

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    • EDB to PST
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    • EDB to PST
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    • EDB Archive Mailbox to Exchange
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    • EDB to PST Converter
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    • EDB to Exchange Migration
    • EDB Public Folder to Office 365
    • EDB Public Folder to Exchange
    • EDB Archive Mailbox to Office 365
    • EDB Archive Mailbox to Exchange
  • Connect to Exchange server for multiple mailboxes migration
    • Connect with Global Admin
    • Connect to multiple users using CSV file
    • Connect using full access permission
    • Connect individual users for Single / Specific user Migration
  • Connect to Hosted Exchange for its Migration
    • Connect with Full Access permissions
    • Using multiple user credentials with CSV file
    • Connecting to Individual user for its migration
  • Connect to Office 365
    • Modern Authentication Using OAuth 2.0
      • Microsoft 365 modern authentication
      • Automatic Registration
      • Manual Registration
    • Connect with Global Admin
    • Connect to Office 365 with full access permission
    • Connect to Office 365 with CSV file option
    • Connect to Office 365 as single user mailbox
  • Set Exchange Server Impersonation rights
    • Exchange 2007 and below
    • Exchange 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019
    • Set using Exchange Server GUI
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    • How to recover Microsoft Exchange server from Jet Errors
    • Repair a corrupted Exchange database (EDB) file
    • Open and view an EDB file without Exchange server
    • Recover data from an Exchange server crash
    • Open and view an Exchange EDB file
    • Export a disconnected Exchange mailbox
    • Resolve Exchange database consistency check failure
    • Import an Exchange database file (.EDB) into a new Exchange
    • Recover deleted Exchange server mailboxes
    • Resolve Dirty Shutdown error of Exchange database
    • Restore an Exchange server database
    • Export Exchange mailboxes to Outlook PST
    • Export Exchange Public folders to Outlook PST
    • Extract mailbox and export EDB to Outlook PST
    • Export Exchange emails to PST by specific date
    • Export Exchange Archive mailbox to PST
    • Resolve Exchange database fails to mount error
    • Fix Content Index State Failed and suspended error
    • Recover emails from a dismounted Exchange database
    • Exchange database is mandatory on UserMailbox
    • Exchange database status unknown error
    • Restore Exchange 2016 mailbox from Recovery database
    • Move Exchange mailbox to another database
    • Check Exchange database health
    • Backup Exchange server database
    • Reduce Exchange database file size
    • Unable to Mount Database (hr=0x80004005, ec=1108)
    • Exchange Server Disaster Recovery Plan
    • Exchange database in clean shutdown fails to mount
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  • Exchange Throttling Policy
  • Set Office 365 Impersonation rights
    • Using PowerShell commands
    • Using Office 365 GUI
  • Multifactor Authentication
    • Enable MFA in Office 365
    • Map the Mailboxes
    • Create App password for MFA
    • Disable Security Defaults

Importance of restoring Exchange database file

An Exchange server is required in many organizations for mail exchange, communication, storing files in folders, managing contacts and so forth. But many times the Exchange server can crash making the EDB file orphan or corrupted. An EDB is a database file and stores user mailboxes along with all the mailbox data such as emails, calendars, notes. When such a database file is corrupted it renders the user mailboxes inaccessible making it a priority to repair and restore the database file to the same or another Exchange server. Restoring or moving a database from one server to another is also required if you are looking to upgrade from Exchange 2010 to Exchange 2019 for better features, security. In this write up we describe the methods to restore a corrupted Exchange database file from Exchange 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 and 2003.

How to restore an Exchange database from backup?

To restore the Exchange database from the built-in Windows server backup, select Exchange from the Recovery Wizard and specify the location to restore the database file. If the database is corrupted or damaged, you can recover it using eseutil or EdbMails Exchange recovery tool.

Restore Exchange server database

What are the reasons for restoring an Exchange database?

Some of the reasons to restore the Exchange database are as follows:

  • Restoring mailbox data from Exchange server crash
  • Exchange server hardware failure
  • The database EDB file is corrupted
  • Recover mailbox data from an Exchange server crash
  • Virus infection or malware attacks
  • To recover Exchange server from Jet Engine Errors
  • Restoring emails for compliance and legal requirements
  • To upgrade or migrate from one Exchange server to another
  • Missing or corrupted Exchange log files causing Dirty Shutdown

QUICK LINKS

Recover Exchange database to new serverExchange EDB RecoveryExport Exchange archive mailboxes to Outlook PSTExport Exchange Public folders to Outlook PSTExtract mailbox and export EDB to Outlook PSTExport Exchange emails to PST by specific date

Steps to restore Exchange database using Windows Server Backup

There are a few things to consider now that we've seen how to restore the database. If you prefer to restore the database using a Windows server backup, make sure that the Exchange database backup copy is the most recent one, or you will lose all data from the time the backup was created to the time the Exchange server encountered problems. If you're using Microsoft's native eseutil, you can perform a soft recovery to get your database to the Clean Shutdown state. However, if your EDB file is corrupted and remains in the Dirty Shutdown state, performing the hard repair deletes any unrecoverable data, resulting in data loss. In such cases, the only recommended option is to use a professional third-party tool such as EdbMails, to completely recover the Exchange database without data loss.

  • Step 1: Launch 'Windows Server backup' and click 'Local Backup' from the left menu
  • Step 2: Click 'Recover' under 'Action' and specify the location and date of the backup file
  • Step 3: Select the 'Application' as Exchange and specify the recovery option
  • Step 4: Choose whether you want to restore to the original or another location
  • Step 5: Finally, go to the 'Confirmation' window and click 'Recover'

How to restore a database in Exchange 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 and 2003?

To restore a database in any Exchange server version (2003-2019), use EdbMails Exchange repair toolkit which can convert corrupted and offline EDB to PST and directly import EDB to Exchange. You can select specific mail items and also convert them to MHT, HTML and EML formats. The following steps describe the recovery and conversion operation with the application.

  • Step 1: Start EdbMails and choose the EDB conversion option

    Download and install EdbMails Exchange recovery application

      Prerequisites: See EdbMails system requirements for EDB export and migration and ensure that you have Microsoft Outlook installed on your computer.

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    Click 'Login'or 'Start Your Free Trial' button

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    Select the 'EDB to PST. EDB to Office 365. EDB to Exchange' option.

    EDB to PST, EDB to Office 365 & Exchange

  • Step 2: Choose the offline or corrupted EDB file to recover and restore

    In this step, select the Exchange database file that you want to restore to another Exchange server. EdbMails enables you to convert the EDB to PST or perform a direct Exchange migration.

    Select EDB file

  • Step 3: Preview mailbox items and select the items for migration

    EdbMails can fully recover the Exchange database (EDB) without log files. You can preview specific mail items such as calendars, notes, tasks, journals from the application’s right pane. Next, select all the mailboxes you want to restore to another Exchange server and click on 'Migrate to live Exchange'. If you want to export mailboxes to a PST file, click 'Export to Outlook PST'.

    Migrate to EDB to live Exchange server

  • Step 4: Connect to the target Exchange server to begin the restore operation

    In the 'Connect to Exchange server' window, select 'Connect using Global Admin User'. You can also connect to the mailboxes by loading a CSV file. Refer to the link for instructions on how to use the different Exchange server connection methods supported by EdbMails.

      With EdbMails, you can migrate mailboxes, public folders, and archive mailboxes from the source Exchange to the target server.

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    Connect to the Exchange server using Default connection or Autodiscover Email options. Enter the required login credentials to connect to the target Exchange server mailboxes.

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  • Step 5: Map the mailboxes and folders between the source and the target

    The mailbox mapping activity in EdbMails maps the folders and mailboxes to the respective ones on the target and saves time for migrating large mailboxes.

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  • Step 6: Start the EDB to Exchange restore

    After the mailbox mapping, start the restoration from EDB to Exchange. You can pause and resume the migration and view the detailed summary in the View Log. Finally, log in to the target Exchange server check for the restored mailboxes, folders and items.

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Concluding Words

In many cases, restoring an Exchange database is necessary and it is possible to perform the restore using Windows server backup. However, the manual methods not only take time, but they are also unreliable, especially if you do not have access to the backup file or if the Exchange server is severely corrupted. EdbMails is a Microsoft partnered software that can recover corrupted EDB files from Exchange 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, and 2003 and restore them to another Exchange server. It is highly secure and reliable, and allows you to export mailboxes from EDB to PST format or import EDB into Office 365 without the need for technical expertise.

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