This simple CMDLET will show you which database the users mailbox is in.
Get-mailbox -identity username | fl database
The result will look like this:
Database : Mailbox Database 1809052085
Last reviewed on April 22, 2021 9 Comments
See which Exchange database the user is assigned to
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Riya says
How to find the database for multiple users in a single command like atleast 4 users using any switch
Diane Poremsky says
Do you want for specific users or all users?
If you want specific users, you'll need to use a csv list of users and a for each statement.
If you want users in a filterable group, you can use something like this:
Get-mailbox -Filter {RecipientTypeDetails -eq "UserMailbox"} | Get-MailboxStatistics | select DisplayName,database
Courtney Rosenkoetter says
Can you provide an example of the CSV list and foreach statement?
M.S says
How about for all users?
Diane Poremsky says
For a quick list, use Get-Mailbox -ResultSize unlimited
This result is
Name Alias Database ProhibitSendQuota ExternalDirectoryObjectId
---- ----- -------- ----------------- -------------------------
abc abc NAMPR05DG153-db112 99 GB (106,300,44... 158b841f-da8d-4193-81b...
This Get-Mailbox | Sort database, name | Format-Table name, database will get you a simpler list with just the name and database.
Randy says
Nice command, thanks Diane!
John says
DOUBLE THUMBS UP! Many thanks.
Jacob says
Thanks alot! This was very helpful.
Green says
NICE ONE! You helped me alot with this article! WOW!!!!