Exchange Server Users Warned: Data Loss Threats & Mitigation Steps
Exchange Server users have been warned about potential data loss due to corrupted databases and full hard drives. However, specialized tools and techniques can help mitigate these issues.
When an Exchange Server database becomes corrupted, data can often be restored from backup. However, recent changes might be lost. To avoid this, the Stellar Repair for Exchange tool can be used. It repairs corrupted EDB files of any size and recovers all mailbox data with full integrity, ensuring no data is lost.
Transaction logs in Exchange Server act as a buffer storage, constantly generated and purged after a successful backup. If there's an issue with the backup or backup solution, logs won't get purged, eventually filling the hard drive. To prevent this, use the 'Get-MailboxDatabase -Status' command in the Exchange Management Shell (EMS) to confirm a full backup. The DiskShadow command can also simulate a full backup, allowing the server to commit and purge transaction logs.
Regularly monitoring disk space is crucial. If the drive where the database is located gets full, it can create issues with the database and potentially lead to data loss or corruption.
In summary, maintaining regular backups and monitoring disk space are key to preventing data loss in Exchange Server. If issues arise, specialized tools like Stellar Repair for Exchange can help restore data from a corrupt database without needing a working Exchange Server.
