How to Mount Exchange 2013 Database using PowerShell & EAC

As we have already discussed Exchange Server store its mailbox data in EDB file format, In this post I will explain How to easily mount Exchange 2013 database by using the PowerShell command and Exchange Admin Center (EAC).

Mount Exchange 2013 Database using PowerShell Commands

One can easily mount Exchange Server 2013 Database by using the Mount-Database command of PowerShell. Exchange Replication Service and Exchange IS Service should be on Running while running the command given below:

Mount-Database -Identity [-AcceptDataLoss ] [-Confirm []] [-DomainController ] [-Force ] [-WhatIf []]

Example: Mount-Database -Identity ExchangeServer.exampple.com\DB1

Identity: The Identity in this command is used to specify GUID name of database that you want to mount.

AcceptDataLoss (Optional): This parameter clarify that any data loss because of damaged transaction will be accepted

Confirm (Optional): This parameter specify whether you want to hide or show the confirmation prompt.

Domain Controller (Optional): This parameter is used to specify Domain Controller that is used to read or write data to domain controller.

Force (Optional): The Force parameter is used to specify whether you want to surpass confirmation or warning messages.

You can use EAC to easily mount Exchange Server 2013 Database. Just use the steps mentioned below to perform the same:

Mount Exchange 2013 Database using Exchange Admin Center (EAC)

You can use EAC to easily mount Exchange Server 2013 Database. Just use the steps mentioned below to perform the same:

Step 1: At first login to EAC, The Click on Servers >> Then Click on Database

Step 2: Select the Exchange Server database that you want to mount and then click on More button.

Step 3: Now Click on Mount and option to mount Exchange Server database.

Conclusion:

Here in this How to Tutorial, I have explained an easiest way of Mounting Exchange Server 2013 Database. In case, if you need further assistance or facing issue while trying the above mentioned steps then start the discussion by commenting below.

Note: Know How to Convert EDB to PST Format