Various scenarios may necessitate restoring a mailbox from the Exchange server, such as accidental deletion, employee departure, database corruption, or security incidents like ransomware attacks.
Methods to restore a mailbox from Exchange Server include using the Exchange Admin Center, PowerShell, recovering deleted items, and restoring from backups.
Using the Exchange Admin Center involves navigating to Recipients > Mailboxes, connecting a disabled mailbox, and linking it to a user for restoration.
PowerShell cmdlets in Exchange Server 2010 and above allow checking for disconnected mailboxes and restoring them to existing or new users.
Recovery of specific mailbox data like emails can be done through the Recover Deleted Items option in Outlook or PowerShell cmdlets.
Restoring from a healthy backup is recommended for permanently deleted or out-of-retention-period mailboxes, involving restoring the Exchange database and mounting it for recovery.
Understanding mailbox restoration from Exchange Server is crucial for IT admins to ensure data continuity, with different methods applicable based on the specific scenario.
The usage of professional tools like Stellar Repair for Exchange is advised for severe cases like corrupted databases or missing backups for efficient mailbox recovery.