In order to validate the results received from the Backup monitoring indicator, please follow the instructions below:


  1. From one of the Exchange servers, open the Exchange Management Shell.
  2. Run one of the following commands based on the backup type performed to validate the monitoring results:
    • Get-MailboxDatabase -Status | Select Name, LastFullBackup
    • Get-MailboxDatabase -Status | Select Name, LastIncrementalBackup
    • Get-MailboxDatabase -Status | Select Name, LastDifferentialBackup


The output of the information will align with what is being presented on the monitoring dashboard.