What is the need for Converting EDB to PST and how can you do it?
What is need to Convert EDB to PST and Best method to do it
When Urgent you need to convert EDB to PST file and without risk any data lose .If Exchange Database file become corrupted or functioning not working properly. Convert it more data format which you access easily. PST can easily access by Microsoft Outlook on computer.One key advantage that outlook import pst file from any location on system . Before Exchange server 2010, user mailboxes organize into storage group.then user take backup easily.after Exchange server 2010 ,Microsoft replace storage group with database architecture,complicate backup process .Microsoft recommend convert EDB file PST format and access individual mailboxes .
EDB is used to store multiple mailboxes within Exchange server . Exhange server hosting multiple EDB files depend on size and data volume.
Top reason to Convert EDB to PST Format
There are several common reason why convert EDB file to PST ,Some common reason given below
- Recovered corrupted EDB file extremely difficult. So convert it best solution.
- PST reduce size of mailbox which improve Outlook performance
- Small size reduce storage infrastructure requirement
- If you want backup of EDB file for safekeeping , convert it PST is safe Option.
- If you need backup of specify mailbox then Convert It to PST best Option.
- Reduce risk of corruption of EDB file by convert it to PST format.
There are several method available for converting EDB to PST now we explore them in detail
Convert EDB to PST Process
Exchange Admin Center: This method easy for who familiar with exchange server operation .It allow you to export PST file form Exchange server dashboard.
Following these step to complete process and generate PST file
- Open Exchnage Admin Center(EAC) and login with administrator credentials
- Now Navigate Permission then select Admin roles from right pane
- Under admin roles click Recipient Management then click plus icon
- This open Role Group wizard .Under Roles section click plus icon
- From Display Name ,select Mailbox Import Export then click on Add button and finally click OK .
- Mailbox Import Export role successfully add to Recipient Management group.
- Now navigate Recipient and select mailbox .Select mailbox which you want to export click on more option and select Export a PST file Option
- Now browse and select mailbox you want to export
- Now provide path for store PST file in Share folder.
- Now select mailbox which receive email after process is complete.
This is manual method for convert EDB to PST .However you see this complex method and difficult .especial y for user who not familiar with Exchange server
Convert EDB to PST using an EDB to PST Converter Tool
There are many tool available for EDB to PST conversion,But we advice for Goldytools EDB to PST Converter due to its reliability and user -friendly Interface . The Goldytools EDB to PST conerter provide a demo version which allow user convert 25 items per folder