Applies to: Exchange 2010 or later, and IntelliSnap
You can restore the database stores to an active copy in a different database on the same Exchange server, or to an active copy on a different Exchange server within the same Exchange organization.
If you use Exchange 2013 or later in a DAG environment, see the Microsoft TechNet article "Backup, Restore, and Disaster Recovery'", http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd876874.aspx.
Before You Begin
Make sure that the database that you want to restore is dismounted and marked for overwrite.
Procedure
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From the CommCell Browser, expand Client Computers > client.
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Right-click Exchange Database, and then click All Tasks > Browse and Restore.
The Browse and Restore Options dialog box appears.
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Click View Content.
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In the left pane of the Client Browse window, expand Exchange Database > Microsoft Information Store > database.
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In the right pane, select the database that you want to restore, and then click Recover Databases.
The Restore Options for All Selected Items dialog box appears.
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From the Destination client list, select a standalone or a DAG client. If the selected destination client is DAG, then select a member server from the list.
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In the Restore Options area, select Restore to another database.
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In the Destination DB/Out of Place Location column, click ...
The Choose Database dialog box appears.
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Select a database, and then click OK.
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Click OK to close the Restore Options for All Selected Items dialog box.
Result
If you use Exchange 2013 or later and the database fails to mount after you restore the database, you must defragment the database.
Caution
Defragmenting the database using the ESEUTIL utility could result in data loss. Make sure that you review the relevant Microsoft documentation about the ESEUTIL utility before you perform this procedure.
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Run the following defragmentation command:
Eseutil /d [edb file path]For example:
Eseutil /d “E:\Mailbox\MDB01\MDB01.edb” -
Mount the stores manually after the restore.