How to check the size and status of Archive Mailbox in your Exchange environment

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Using PowerShell scripts to check the size and status of archive mailboxes in Exchange involves running commands that query system resources used by Exchange processes. This typically includes utilizing the Get-MailboxStatistics cmdlet to fetch information regarding a mailbox, such as its size. The steps mentioned below can be used to check the size and status of archive mailboxes in your Exchange environment using Windows PowerShell. ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus—an extensive tool used for reporting, auditing, monitoring, and creating alerts for critical activities in your Exchange environment—can also be used for this purpose.

The following table is a comparison on how to check the size and status of archive mailboxes in Microsoft Exchange using Windows PowerShell and Exchange Reporter Plus.

Windows PowerShell

Steps to check the size and status of archive mailboxes using Windows PowerShell

Note down the required parameter exchangeserver, where exchangeserver refers to the Exchange server containing the archive mailboxes for which you would like to check the size and status.
Execute the following PowerShell script with the required parameter and its value.
Get-MailboxStatistics

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-Server <exchangeserver>

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To retrieve information about the archive mailboxes present within a particular Exchange server in a list format, execute the following PowerShell cmdlet with the required parameter exchangeserver.
Get-MailboxStatistics

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-Server <exchangeserver> | Format-List

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Exchange Reporter Plus

Steps to check the size and status of archive mailboxes using Exchange Reporter Plus

Log in to Exchange Reporter Plus and navigate to Reports > Exchange Server > Mailbox Database Reports Storage > Archive Mailbox Size.
Select the Exchange Organization.

Limitations of using Windows PowerShell for checking the size and status of archive mailboxes

Administrators must have the following permissions if they wish to execute the above-mentioned PowerShell script:
- Local Administrator rights
- The exchange Organization Management role
- Remote PowerShell access
Only technicians with PowerShell expertise can execute these commands, and the time-consuming nature of PowerShell scripts can impact productivity.

Benefits of using Exchange Reporter Plus to check the size and status of archive mailboxes

Eliminate Exchange privilege elevation: Delegate custom roles to technicians to fetch reports regarding your Exchange environment without the need to elevate their native Exchange privileges.
Script-free reporting: Generate comprehensive reports on various aspects of your Exchange environment without the need to memorize or execute complex PowerShell scripts.
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Customized audit profiles: Create actions that you want to audit, and schedule profiles to generate audit reports at regular intervals.
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How to check the size and status of archive mailboxes in Microsoft Exchange using PowerShell scripts