Creating mailboxes in Exchange Server 2013 using PowerShell is a straightforward process that can save administrators a lot of time, especially when dealing with multiple users. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- Administrative privileges on the Exchange Server.
- The Exchange Management Shell installed and configured.
Step-by-Step Guide
- “Open the Exchange Management Shell”
- Launch the Exchange Management Shell from your Start menu or desktop shortcut.
- “Create a New Mailbox”
- Use the `New-Mailbox` cmdlet to create a new mailbox. Here’s a basic example:
New-Mailbox -Name “John Doe” -UserPrincipalName johndoe@example.com -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString “P@ssw0rd” -AsPlainText -Force) -FirstName John -LastName Doe -DisplayName “John Doe” -Alias johndoe
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- This command creates a new mailbox for a user named John Doe with the specified user principal name (UPN), password, and other details.
- “Verify the Mailbox Creation”
- After creating the mailbox, you can verify it using the `Get-Mailbox` cmdlet:
Get-Mailbox -Identity johndoe@example.com
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- This command retrieves the details of the newly created mailbox to ensure it was created successfully.
- “Assign Additional Properties (Optional)”
- You can assign additional properties to the mailbox, such as database location, retention policy, and more. For example:
Set-Mailbox -Identity johndoe@example.com -Database “Mailbox Database 1” -RetentionPolicy “Default Policy”
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- This command sets the mailbox database and retention policy for John Doe’s mailbox.
By following these steps, you can efficiently create and manage mailboxes in Exchange Server 2013 using PowerShell, streamlining your administrative tasks and improving productivity.
You can also watch the below YouTube video to learn on Create Mailboxes in Exchange Server 2013 Using PowerShell
You can also download all the cmdlets used during this video here.
Feel free to ask if you need further assistance or have any questions!