What is Message Trace in Exchange Online?
The Message Trace feature in Exchange Administration Center allows you to create CSV files with comprehensive details about emails processed by Exchange Online within the last 10 days. These files are crucial for analyzing email traffic, generating reports, and meeting legal requirements.
While you can use PowerShell's Get-MessageTrace cmdlet, the complexity and 5,000 message limitation make it challenging for comprehensive analysis.
Why Choose StoreLog Over PowerShell Scripts?
PowerShell Scripts
- Complex to set up and maintain
- Limited to 5,000 messages per query
- Requires manual pagination handling
- Time-consuming and error-prone
- Requires PowerShell expertise
StoreLog
- Simple GUI interface
- Handles unlimited messages automatically
- Automatic pagination management
- Fast and reliable processing
- No technical expertise required
Lightning Fast Performance
Generate 1 million message trace files in less than 25 minutes. StoreLog utilizes the same powerful engine as Promodag Reports for maximum efficiency.
Complete Data Preservation
Captures all Get-MessageTrace details including Received date, Sender/Recipient addresses, Subject, Status, IP addresses, Size, MessageId, and MessageTraceId.
Automated Processing
Set up automated trace file generation using Windows Scheduler. Simply select your start date and let StoreLog handle the rest with hourly file generation.
Easy Integration
Generate CSV files compatible with Power BI, SQL Server, Excel, and other analytics tools. Perfect for creating custom dashboards and reports in your preferred platform.
Data Archiving
Save and archive ephemeral Exchange Online data for long-term reference and compliance requirements beyond the standard 10-day limit.
Advanced Search
Use any text editor to search for specific subjects, recipients, or other message details. Perfect for troubleshooting and investigations.
Key StoreLog Benefits
- Free Windows Application - No licensing costs with minimal system requirements
- Exchange-Compatible Format - Generates CSV files similar to On-premises Exchange Server format
- SQL Server Integration - Import trace files directly into SQL Server databases for advanced analysis
- Analytics Platform Ready - CSV files work seamlessly with Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and other data analysis tools
- Seamless Upgrade Path - Files work perfectly with Promodag Reports for advanced reporting
After Tracing Messages, You Can:
Monitor Email Status
Track the delivery status of all emails flowing through your Microsoft 365 organization.
Troubleshoot Delivery Issues
Identify and resolve email delivery problems with comprehensive tracking data.
Domain Analysis
Locate and analyze messages from specific domains sent to recipients in your organization.
Create Custom Dashboards
Import CSV data into Power BI, Tableau, or Excel to create interactive dashboards and visualizations for management.
Legal Compliance
Archive and preserve email tracking data to meet legal and regulatory requirements with historical records.
Advanced Analytics
Import data into SQL Server, Power BI, or Promodag Reports for comprehensive email traffic analysis and insights.
Ready to Simplify Your Message Data Collection?
Download StoreLog today and start collecting Exchange Online message data for your analytics platform of choice.