Exchange Server SE and Active Directory Schema Duplication Bug: A Migration Story

When it comes to Active Directory migrations and Exchange Server upgrades, even the most carefully planned deployment can take an unexpected turn. This post explores a real-world migration scenario involving an upgrade to Windows Server 2025 Domain Controllers (DCs) and Exchange Server SE (Subscription Edition) – which unexpectedly revealed what appears to be a Microsoft … Read more

Top Free Exchange EDB File Viewer Software

In moments of system disruption or improper server disconnection, Exchange EDB files risk corruption, leading to inaccessibility and mounting issues. To navigate such challenges, establishing a robust Exchange setup becomes imperative. However, the dilemma of accessing unmounted EDB files persists. Fortunately, free EDB viewer tools offer a solution, enabling users to effortlessly preview mailboxes and … Read more

Best Practice to Apply Cumulative Update for Exchange Server

In this article, will discuss best practice to install or apply Cumulative Update for Exchange Server. This is what I advise to client or teams who manages Exchange patching. Preparation Before installing any cumulative updates on your Exchange servers, you should first: Download the cumulative update from Microsoft.  Must have working backups of your Active Directory. Must … Read more

How to fix Error: MigrationPermanentException: Active Directory property ‎’homeMDB‎’ is not writeable on recipient ‎

Moving mailbox from one Exchange server to another and get this error: Error: MigrationPermanentException: Active Directory property ‘homeMDB’ is not writeable on recipient ‘mydomain.local/Domain Users/User’. –> Active Directory property ‘homeMDB’ is not writeable on recipient ‘mydomain.local/Domain Users/User’. Generally this issue occurs due to permission inheritance. You may also like – Exchange Mailbox (.edb) Recovery Tools … Read more

How to fix – Transient error StaticCapacityExceededReservationException

In this article, will discuss some workarounds to fix Transient error “StaticCapacityExceededReservationException” The Transient error “StaticCapacityExceededReservationException” occurs when migrating or upgrading Exchange from 2013 to 2016 or 2019. Here are some workarounds for Transient error StaticCapacityExceededReservationException Solution 1: Sometime the error goes away after a long delay. Solution 2: Try to restart all the the exchange nodes and services. … Read more

How to Remove Exchange Mailbox Database

In this article, you will learn how to remove an Exchange Mailbox Database. To remove Exchange mailbox database we will use Exchange Admin Console (EAC) and PowerShell. Using Exchange Admin Console to remove Exchange Mailbox Database. Firstly, you need to logon to the Exchange Admin Console and navigate to the Servers – > Database. After that, either you create a new database or move all … Read more

Report or Count Exchange Mailboxes per Database with PowerShell

In this article will lets you how to report or count mailboxes per database in Exchange server 2010/2013/2016/2019 using PowerShell scripts. PowerShell for Mailbox count per database in Exchange Run Exchange Management Shell as administrator and use Get-Mailbox cmdlet. This cmdlet lets you know how many mailboxes are in each Exchange database. PowerShell for Mailbox count of … Read more

How to Fix “http 500 error” EAC/OWA Exchange Server

In this article, we will check the different methods to resolve the Exchange admin center HTTP 500 internal server error quickly. Search extensively and end up with several possible solutions to resolve this issue. Check the methods below to troubleshoot “Error 500” and resolve this issue: Method 1: A quick workaround to fix this issue, … Read more