I have an older server that I need to keep operational for a while longer but I need to conserve disk space. Is there anyway to get back space from the Information Store after several mailboxes are deleted?
Is eseutil the only way to recover space? We have done a bunch of mail clean up and need to recover the space - but, of course, don't want to jeopardize the integrity of the database(s). I have found lots of info on running eseutil, but nothing that says "beware" which is what I'm looking for!
ESEUTIL is the only way. Yes, you should always do a backup before running it, but be advised that the DEFRAG function of ESEUTIL is not usually dangerous. The most dangerous function is the RECOVER option. Techs are just being wise and cautious, as they should be, whenever they perform operations that affect important data.
Here is a helpful link that should guide you on how to run the defrag. As noted, this is the only way to recover space. And again, as noted, there should be no danger running this utility.
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