RogerPictage
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I wanted to know what the logs files that are in the MDBDAT folder and are they needed.
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Log files within MDBDAT folder within the Exchsrvr folder
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Yes, they are needed, and should get flushed when your Exchange aware backup runs.
Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
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These files are called transaction logs and hold message data for commitment to the exchange databases. When a proper backup of the databases has taken place the committed log files are deleted. If you are not backing up your server, you need to start!
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