EDB files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Exchange Information Store Database
EDB files store non-SMTP messages in a b-tree structure with a top node and child nodes. Priv1.edb and Pub1.edb are main EDBs for Exchange Server. EDBs store mailbox data like emails and contacts. EDB...
General Information
| Title | EDB File Extension |
| Extension | .edb |
| Full Form | Exchange Information Store Database |
| File Type | Database File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store mailboxes |
| Additional Functions | Supports single-instance storage, Store public folders |
| Features | Transactional, Recoverable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High reliability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Email Storage | Yes |
| Enterprise Communication | Yes |
| Data Recovery | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Corruption, Unauthorized access |
| Best Practices | Regular backup, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1993 |
| Latest Version | Exchange 2019 |
Associated Types
| Log Files | .log |
| Checkpoint Files | .chk |
| Temporary Files | .tmp |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Exchange Server |
Licensed | Windows Server |
| Microsoft Outlook |
Licensed | Windows, Mac |
 Eseutil |
Windows Server |
Type 2: Windows Search Index Database
EDB files store non-SMTP messages, in-process messages, and stored messages. They use a b-tree structure with top-level nodes and child nodes. They may also be created by Windows Search to index searc...
General Information
| Title | EDB File Extension |
| Extension | .edb |
| Full Form | Exchange Database File |
| File Type | Database File |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Stores indexed data |
| Additional Functions | Quick search results |
| Features | Binary format, Proprietary |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High performance |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No, Proprietary |
Use Cases
| Desktop Search | Yes |
| Email Server | Yes |
| Enterprise Search | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Access control, Regular backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | With Windows Vista |
| Latest Version | Integrated in Windows 10, 11 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pst, .ost, .stg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Windows Search |
Included with OS | Windows |
| Exchange Server |
Commercial | Windows Server |