In the Information Store Gathering Task log the following error is being generated -
"Failed to remotely gather the database copy status using Powershell. Failed to execute the remote PowerShell command on server ServerName. The term 'Get-MailboxDatabaseCopyStatus' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again. It was running command get-MailboxDatabaseCopyStatus -server ServerName on remote powershell server ServerName"
The Powershell Execution policy is restricted.
1. On the MessageStats server go to Start | Run and type in powershell and click OK.
2. Copy the following command into powershell Set-ExecutionPolicy remotesigned then press the Enter key.
3. You will get prompted with these options [Y] Yes [N] No [S] Suspend [?] Help (default is "Y"):
4. Press the Y key and hit enter.
Many people experiencing this issue have resolved this problem by either restarting the machine or restarting IIS. Others have been able to solve it by running "WinRM QuickConfig" in powershell.
Execution of some cmdlets are restricted in the Exchange Mangement Shell, if the correct RBAC Roles are not Assigned to the MessageStats services account. For further information on the rights and permssions required to connect to an Exchange 2010 organization please review SOL36900
To test if you can import the powershell cmdlets run the folowing commands if you see an error it is an environment related issue.
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