Exchange 2016 Log Generation Checkpoint Depth

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Exchange 2016 Log Generation Checkpoint Depth

Mike Morgan 41

We have a single on-premise Exchange 2016 mailbox server. Recently, we've noticed that the Log Generation Checkpoint Depth is consistently around 2300. From what I've read, its supposed to be around 500. I did find one article that suggested a maximum of 1000. Is this actually a problem? If so, how do I find out what is causing it? Thanks.

Jame Xu-MSFT 4,196 Reputation points

2022-12-05T07:53:13.873+00:00

Hi @Mike Morgan ,
Log Generation Checkpoint Depth which Represents the amount of work in the log file count that needs to be redone or undone to the database files if the process fails. Threshold Should be below 500 at all times for the Mailbox server role. A healthy server should indicate between 20 and 30 for each database instance.
You could see if there are events in the application event log that report errors.
Jame Xu-MSFT 4,196 Reputation points

2022-12-09T05:38:55.44+00:00

Hi, I'm here to confirm that is there any progress with the issue? If the reply helps, you could mark it as an answer to close the thread, thank you!
Mike Morgan 41 Reputation points

2022-12-09T14:32:53.223+00:00

No progress yet. I got pulled away to deal with another problem. However, I plan to look at it again today.
Jame Xu-MSFT 4,196 Reputation points

2022-12-13T06:48:46.583+00:00

You need to verify that your Exchange is working properly and then check for error logs.

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Jame Xu-MSFT 4,196 Reputation points

2022-12-05T07:53:13.873+00:00

Hi @Mike Morgan ,
Log Generation Checkpoint Depth which Represents the amount of work in the log file count that needs to be redone or undone to the database files if the process fails. Threshold Should be below 500 at all times for the Mailbox server role. A healthy server should indicate between 20 and 30 for each database instance.
You could see if there are events in the application event log that report errors.
Jame Xu-MSFT 4,196 Reputation points

2022-12-09T05:38:55.44+00:00

Hi, I'm here to confirm that is there any progress with the issue? If the reply helps, you could mark it as an answer to close the thread, thank you!
Mike Morgan 41 Reputation points

2022-12-09T14:32:53.223+00:00

No progress yet. I got pulled away to deal with another problem. However, I plan to look at it again today.
Jame Xu-MSFT 4,196 Reputation points

2022-12-13T06:48:46.583+00:00

You need to verify that your Exchange is working properly and then check for error logs.

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Andy David - MVP 159.7K MVP Volunteer Moderator

Honestly, I dont think those are relevant in Exchange 2013 and above.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/exchange-2013-performance-counters-exchange-2013-help

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