Email messaging content is an essential component of any organisation, with much of the data that is sent and received not being stored in any other repository. As a result, the requirement to restore data from email backups has become more frequent and critical. This has become further compounded by the regulatory compliance requirements to retain email data for up to 7 years (or longer, depending on the Regulatory Authority).
Tape Ark® messaging server data restoration ensures fast and efficient restoration of user email data. The restored data will be delivered in an easily accessible format applicable to your current email system, including Microsoft Outlook Exchange Database Files (EDB) and Outlook Personal Storage Table (PST) files. Filters can also be applied so that data is delivered by specific criteria relating to the user, date ranges, or specific keywords.
Email recovery services are provided for both archival and current systems, alleviating the burden from internal infrastructure and personnel. Tape Ark is also able to provide more specific eDiscovery services relating to the restoration of email data on request.
Service benefits include:
Understanding the primary drivers behind information gaps is essential for maintaining a robust email data backup and restore strategy. Common scenarios that necessitate a professional email recovery service include:
Physical backup tapes have a finite lifespan. Over time, magnetic degradation can make data unreadable without specialised equipment.
Changes in backup software versions can lead to “format lock-in” where newer systems are unable to index or restore older database and email files.
Critical mailboxes may be purged during employee offboarding or compromised by ransomware, leaving tapes as the only remaining source of truth.
Environmental damage to on-site storage facilities can physically compromise the integrity of archival media.
It’s advisable to stay informed through in-depth resources to better understand how to protect email data and ensure its longevity without the disruption of constant infrastructure changes.
While many internal IT teams can handle routine backups, specialised intervention is required when data is trapped on aging physical formats or within obsolete server architectures.
You should consider an external email and data recovery solution in the following scenarios:
If you have specific questions about how these solutions integrate with your current infrastructure, our FAQs provide further clarity on our recovery protocols and capabilities, or check our GroupWise to Microsoft 365 migration service for further details on migrating your legacy email system
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