Exchange Server EDB Recovery Tool to Recover Inaccessible Exchange Mailboxes

Salient Features

EDB to PST Conversion without Outlook

Export offline EDB mailboxes to PST easily using this tool. And for this, you do not need MS Outlook on your system. This tool gives option to restore EDB file to a new/existing PST file without disturbing the existing mailbox hierarchy. To overcome the issues of large-sized files, you can split PST file after by any size and restore it in smaller sizes. Read more...

Deleted Mailboxes Recovery

Exchange recovery tool can recover full mailboxes from corrupt Exchange email databases (offline EDB/STM files) and from Exchange backups, after the event of Exchange Server failure. The software repairs EDB file and restores deleted Mailboxes, folders, messages, file attachments, contacts, calendars etc even in the severe case of Exchange Server crash.

Office 365 to Office 365 Migration

An easy and hassle-free approach to migrate from one Office 365 account mailboxes to another Office 365 mailbox. The EDB recovery tool also exports Office 365 data to PST, online exchange server mailboxes without affecting the mailbox users. It allows smooth migration of single/ multiple mailbox(es), archived mailboxes, and public folders.

Live Exchange to Live Exchange Migration

Move your user's data from old versions of Exchange to newer Exchange versions (including 2013, 2016, 2019) with zero impact and data loss issues, using Kernel for Exchange Recovery tool. It is an effortless way to migrate your thousands of mailboxes from one Exchange Server to another Exchange Server.

Easy to Use Export Options

The EDB recovery tool allows easy export of the data by using Copy – Paste, and Drag – Drop functions. This feature gives users great benefit, it ensures that total items are copied at the designated folder of the matching mailbox. Drag-and-drop feature which does not need any technical expertise any user can easily export selective messages from source folder to the destination folder using this feature. It also has a special feature to extract the attachments from specific emails or from all the emails of a mailbox folder.

Search Specific Items within Mailboxes

Advanced search feature allows finding specific email or items within multiple mailboxes. The Exchange Server recovery tool has an extensive search function that reaches to the bottom of database layer to render the accurate search. You can find messages containing specific phrases/words, search within attachments (attachment body, type, size), Date range, and more. Also, you can save custom searches to load the same search every time, without re-creating them repeatedly.

Migration from IMAP Servers

Migration from IMAP servers (like Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, and GroupWise) to PST file, live Exchange Server, Office 365 mailbox, This solution gives easy and user-friendly options and filters for exporting the data from IMAP servers to live Exchange mailboxes and office 365.

Restore Mailboxes from Backup File

Kernel for Exchange recovery tool has an inbuilt backup extractor that facilitates direct data recovery from Exchange backups. It remarkably cut-downs the efforts involved in lengthy traditional process to restore entire backup setting up a recovery server.

Detailed Reports & Operation Logs History

Generate reports to analyze the mailbox data flow based on following parameters – senders, receivers, attachments, dates, and messages. Operation logs are the easiest way to track the status and details of all the operations performed till date. Exchange recovery software allows to view all your log details based on the selected date and time of the operation logs.

Mailbox Creation

Administrators can create the folders and mailboxes to destination Exchange Server. It even allows having full access to destination mailboxes – such as create, delete or rename any folder; create a new mailbox in Exchange Server etc. Various operations can also be performed like delete any item, ‘reply’ or ‘forward’ any email message from the connected Outlook profile.

Preview of Exchange Data Before Migration

Kernel for Exchange recovery tool has a preview pane to read the information of the selected item or message from source & destination lists. You can read full message (along with attachments), contacts, etc. before saving.

Assign Full Access Rights to Office 365 User Mailboxes

The tool allows to delegating full access rights to Office 365 user mailboxes. This can be done from the interface of the tool (no need to login to Exchange admin center).

Public Folders Recovery

The recovery tool offers recovery of public folder data from corrupt and damaged EDB files. It also restores lost or deleted public folder items (from both Office 365 and Exchange). And you can save specific items from public folders to the required destination.

Supports Unicode EDB Recovery

The software supports Unicode Exchange database files for recovery. Exchange database files with Unicode characters are recovered swiftly by this software and are saved to different destinations including Unicode PST files.

General FAQs
Technical FAQs

How is recovery possible for a corrupt Exchange database (EDB) file?

Follow below steps to recover data from an unmounted EDB file:

Step 1: Run the software and select the Offline EDB File option from the available source options.

Step 2: Select “Standard Scan” or “Deep Scan” as the scanning mode.

Step 3: When the source EDB file content is displayed, select Export Mailboxes to PST from the right-click menu. It will open a wizard where you can easily filter the mailbox data.

Step 4: Provide the required options and click Export.

Repeat the same process for bulk migration of PST files with administrator privileges.

Can your product convert corrupt EDB file to existing PST file?

Yes, our software does that. You can recover corrupt EDB file and then restore the mailbox(es) into an existing PST file.

Is there any limitation in the size of EDB file to be searched?

No, there is no limitations in the size of EDB file for the search operation.

Is the tool compatible with Office 365 Business only?

No, the import PST to Office 365 tool is compatible with all Office 365 editions.

I have multiple mailboxes in one EDB file, so can I create PSTs for all of them at once?

Yes, you can. Kernel for Exchange Server allows you to migrate all user mailboxes at once from EDB file to PST files. It also lets you to split the large-sized PST files into smaller sizes for better PST management.

Does the tool transfer the data from Exchange public folders to Office 365 public folders?

Yes, it allows to migrate data from Exchange public folders (EDB file) to Office 365 public folders.

Do I have to create the Office 365 public folders before going to transfer the data or does the tool create it?

No, the tool doesn’t automatically create a public folder. The user has to create a public folder manually for transferring the data.

I am having trouble mounting my database due to the dirty shutdown state. Can your software recover my user mailboxes and all the content and restore into Exchange Server?

Yes, the tool does that. It allows you to recover user mailboxes from corrupted or unmounted EDB file and restore it to live Exchange Server into healthy state.

Do you have any report that will tell me what can be restored?

The tool has live preview facility to allow you to access the source data (from EDB file and others) and let you decide what or whatnot has to be restored before the migration takes place.

Can I export the EDB mailboxes directly to Exchange?

Yes, you can. The tool allows to export all/selective mailboxes from EDB file to live Exchange Server in single attempt.

Does the tool export all mailbox contents: contacts, calendar, mail, etc.?

Yes. The tool exports all mailbox content (including email messages, attachment, calendar, contacts) from source platform to the desired destination.

Does your product allow me to export in UNICODE PST?

Yes. The tool supports the migration of Unicode characters. You can choose the option to ‘create a Unicode PST’ file when selecting PST as your destination platform.

Can I migrate from Exchange 2007 to 2016 directly?

Yes, the tool allows you to directly migrate mailboxes from Exchange 2007 to Exchange Server 2016.

What is the limitation of Demo Version of the Software?

Demo version is available free of cost. However, with the facility to recover and preview the corrupt EDB files. It comes with an exclusive migration facility to restore EDB files (25 items from each recovered folder) to PST file, live Exchange Server or to Office 365 mailbox. To save unlimited number of EDB files, you need to purchase the software.

Are upgrades and technical support free?

Yes. Software upgrades and Technical Support are free for lifetime.

Can I install the Kernel for Exchange Server Technician License on two different forensic workstations?

Yes, you can install the software on as many workstations as you want using the Technician License.

Does the corporate license backup live exchange DAG or a single database?

No, the corporate license does not backup Exchange files. To do so, you’ve to upgrade to Technician license.

Does this tool has an option to avoid migration of duplicates items?

Yes. The tool automatically skips duplicate items during export, migration, or recovery. However, you can retain the duplicate items just by clicking the Export duplicate items checkbox of the wizard.

I want to know what can I do if my Office 365 mailbox doesn’t have full access rights over multiple mailboxes?

The tool has the option to assign full access rights to an Office 365 user mailbox. With this option, you can delegate full access rights to any user mailbox from the software console itself.

While performing Exchange Server recovery, I am getting an error message “Out of Memory”. What to do?

The 'Out of Memory' error message occurs when EDB file is very large. You need to attempt the Exchange recovery once again; this time selecting "Use Disk Space" option after selecting the required recovery note.

I want to move only the contact details to Office 365. Can I do that?

Yes, surely you can migrate the contact information selectively. On its Filter Selection window, there is a feature named Item Type filter. Just check the Contacts option and uncheck all the others.

I am getting message “Invalid Class String. Please make sure Outlook is installed and configured properly.” How to solve this?

This message comes up when either Outlook is not installed on the system or if Outlook is installed, then it is not configured properly.

If Outlook in not present, install Outlook on the system where software is running.

If Outlook is present, then make a new POP profile in Outlook (it can be a dummy non working one). Uninstall and reinstall the software and then try again and it´ll resolve your issue.

Do you have any technical question regarding Exchange recovery software?

If yes, email it to us at support@nucleustechnologies.com and we´ll assist you promptly.

Do I need to have MS Outlook installed on the system where I run the recovery process?

Yes, MS Outlook installation is a must. At least one profile should be configured in the Outlook. You can configure any temp profile, configuring working profile is not mandatory.

Can I install the software on Windows 10/8/8.1?

Yes, you can install the software on all versions of Windows operating system – including Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, NT and 95 and all Windows server 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2, 2003.

Does your software support Exchange 2007/2010/2013/2016/2019?

Yes, it supports all the versions of Exchange Server including 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2000, 5.5 and 5.0.

Process of Exchange Server Recovery

Kernel for Exchange Server has an open-view interface allowing easy management of source and destination list files, at one place. Below is a three-step simple procedure to add and recover source EDB file.

Simple and powerful - we are happy with the working of the Kernel tool. For simple EDB to PST conversion, it doesn’t require Outlook on the system. Additionally, it performs small-scale Exchange and Office 365 migrations. It is the best companion for an Exchange administrator. Read more...

Steve Goodmantechgenix.com

Kernel for Exchange Server is the best exchange recovery tool for keeping away the issues related to Exchange Server. It contains powerful algorithm that drives the entire process. To evaluate the performance of the tool, you have to download the trial version that works exactly like licensed version with a limitation of saving not more than 25 items per folder in PST. Read more...

Kingson Jebaraj(Microsoft MVP) United Arab Emirates

Kernel for Exchange Server recovery tool helps Exchange administrators to reduce the time and stress involved in the restoration of corrupt EDB files. The tool employs highly advanced algorithms to perform accurate Exchange mailbox recovery, without changing the folder structure and hierarchy of mailboxes. Read more...

Adnan Rafique(Microsoft MVP) United States

I have tested the SAVE it to PST option & it works like a charm, This software can also be used in the environment where you take backup of exchange using Snapshot technology & then you can use snapshot restore /extract the PST from EDB to restore the particular mailbox. Installation/Configuration is quite simple. Read more...

Sukhija Vikas(Microsoft MVP)

“I used Kernel for Exchange Server recovery for the second time in a live recovery situation today. It was remarkably easy to use. The whole operation took about 10 minutes with no awkward configuration to do. I thoroughly recommend this product to anyone seeking a quick way of retrieving data from a corrupt DB file.”