Exchange Server Mechanics

EdbMails is a solid application that can be utilized to repair Exchange database - EDB file in the event of its corrupetion. It won't just repair the EDB files, additionally it can export the recovered information to Outlook PST format. Recovers the folders, sender, Attachment, contacts and so forth. Some of the common causes of corruption of Exchange server EDB files are Hardware failure, virus attack, Power failure, Software issues. Because of these reasons Exchange database could get corrupted and consequently exchange server won't work . EdbMails is fit for recovering the Mailboxes/folders from inaccessible offline  EDB databases and swiftly convert them into Outlook PST file. It carries out a deep scanning of the exchange EDB file, and enables users to see the recovered Mails while maintaining the exact folder hierarchy . This EDB to PST Converter gives you the flexibility of extensive filter options so that you can decide for yourself what you want to export. Th

So as the name of the blog suggests we are going to see how to check the shutdown state of a database with Microsoft's built in Exchange server database utility or Eseutil. It's a piece of cake really and anyone could've googled and found out how to do this stuff on his own ( yeah i know i left out 'her', apologies). I am not bringing any path breaking extra knowledge to already existing stuff out there so feel free to leave if you want.PS: This is me assuming you've made it this far. Anyway checking shutdown state is important to determine what are the options before for example if the state is dirty shutdown you can try and do a soft restore with Eseutil. Checking the shutdown state is as simple as :  Eseutil /mh <path to database> After figuring out the shutdown state if you decide to do a recovery using Eseutil and it doesn't work out for some reason , you can always rely on EdbMails EDB to PST exchange recovery tool to get the job done

Microsoft Outlook without doubt  is the most popular email client out there. The outlook uses data files PST and OST to store most of its data. The PST store email, calendar, contacts, tasks other associated data of POP and IMAP accounts .A PST file is automatically created by Outlook when a user sets up his account. However, the user is not limited to single PST and import as many as he/she wants but one of them will be labelled default by outlook to store all account related data. The default location of these PST files are C:\Documents and Settings\ \Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook. The PST files are often used for backup and restore of mailboxes as Outlook allows import of PST files from any accessible location.  PST files however cannot be viewed directly it either have to be imported into Outlook or a professional. To do this - On the File menu, point to Open, and then click Outlook Data File. Select the PST that is to be opened and click OK. The folde