.BDR File Extension
Exchange Non-Delivery Report Body File
Developer | Microsoft |
Popularity | |
Category | Text Files |
Format | .BDR |
Cross Platform | Update Soon |
What is an BDR file?
.BDR files, with the file extension “.BDR,” are associated with Exchange Non-Delivery Reports (NDRs). These files contain the body text of email non-delivery reports generated by Microsoft Exchange Server or other email systems.
Non-Delivery Reports are sent when an email message cannot be delivered to its intended recipient, providing information about the delivery failure.
More Information.
The concept of Non-Delivery Reports has been a part of email systems for a long time. .BDR files were introduced to separate the body text of these reports from the rest of the email infrastructure.
They serve the purpose of storing and presenting the detailed information regarding delivery failures to email administrators and users.
Origin Of This File.
.BDR files originate from email servers and systems, primarily Microsoft Exchange Server.
When an email cannot be delivered, the server generates a Non-Delivery Report, which includes details about the failure, recipient information, and the body of the NDR.The body of the NDR is typically stored in a BDR file.
File Structure Technical Specification.
.BDR files are usually plain text files, often in a structured format such as HTML or plain text. They contain information about the failed email delivery, including error codes, sender, recipient, subject, and additional details about the failure.
While the specific structure may vary based on the email server or client generating the NDR, BDR files are generally human-readable and can be opened with a text editor.
How to Convert the File?
Windows:
- Locate the .BDR file you want to convert on your Windows computer.
- Double-click on the .BDR file to open it in a text editor, such as Notepad or WordPad.
- Make any necessary edits or changes to the file content.
- To save the file in a different format, go to “File” in the text editor menu.
- Select “Save As” or “Export” and choose the desired file format (e.g., .txt, .html).
- Provide a new file name and choose a destination folder.
- Click “Save” to convert and save the file in the selected format.
Linux:
- Open your terminal in Linux.
- Navigate to the directory containing the .BDR file using the
cd
command (e.g.,cd /path/to/your/directory
). - Use a text editor like Nano, Vim, or Gedit to open the .BDR file (e.g.,
nano filename.BDR
). - Make any necessary edits or changes to the file content.
- To save the file in a different format, follow the text editor’s specific commands for saving or exporting files.
- Specify the desired file format when saving (e.g., .txt, .html).
- Save the file with the new format by providing a new file name and location.
Mac:
- Locate the .BDR file on your Mac.
- Double-click on the .BDR file to open it in a text editor like TextEdit.
- Make any necessary edits or changes to the file content.
- To save the file in a different format, go to “File” in the text editor menu.
- Select “Save As” or “Export” and choose the desired file format (e.g., .txt, .html).
- Provide a new file name and choose a destination folder.
- Click “Save” to convert and save the file in the selected format.
Android:
- Open the text editor app you have installed on your Android device (e.g., QuickEdit Text Editor, Microsoft Word).
- Use the app’s file explorer to locate and open the .BDR file you want to convert.
- Make any necessary edits or changes to the file content.
- To save the file in a different format, go to the app’s menu or options.
- Look for the “Save As” or “Export” option and select it.
- Choose the desired file format (e.g., .txt, .html).
- Provide a new file name and specify a location to save the converted file.
- Tap “Save” to convert and save the file in the selected format.
iOS:
- Open the text editing app you have installed on your iOS device (e.g., Pages, Microsoft Word).
- Use the app’s file explorer or import function to locate and open the .BDR file you want to convert.
- Make any necessary edits or changes to the file content.
- To save the file in a different format, go to the app’s menu or options.
- Look for the “Save As” or “Export” option and select it.
- Choose the desired file format (e.g., .txt, .html).
- Provide a new file name and specify a location to save the converted file.
- Tap “Save” to convert and save the file in the selected format.
Advantages And Disadvantages.
Advantages:
- Provides detailed information about email delivery failures.
- Helps administrators diagnose and resolve email delivery issues.
- Can be easily opened and viewed with standard text editors.
Disadvantages:
- Contains technical information that may be confusing to non-technical users.
- BDR files do not provide a solution to the delivery problem; they only report it.
How to Open BDR?
Open In Windows
- Locate the .BDR file on your Windows computer.
- Right-click on the .BDR file.
- From the context menu, select “Open with.”
- Choose a text editor like Notepad or WordPad.
- The .BDR file will open, allowing you to view its contents.
Open In Linux
- Open your terminal.
- Navigate to the directory containing the .BDR file using the
cd
command (e.g.,cd /path/to/your/directory
). - To open the .BDR file with Nano, use the command:
nano filename.BDR
. - The Nano text editor will display the contents of the BDR file. You can use other text editors like Vim or Gedit as well.
Open In MAC
- Locate the .BDR file on your Mac.
- Double-click on the .BDR file.
- The file will open in TextEdit, allowing you to view and edit its contents. You can also use third-party text editors if preferred.
Open In Android
- Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Search for and install a text editor app, such as QuickEdit Text Editor or Microsoft Word.
- Open the text editor app.
- Use the app’s file explorer to locate and open the .BDR file you want to view.
- The selected app will display the contents of the .BDR file on your Android device.
Open In IOS
- Go to the App Store on your iOS device.
- Search for and install a text editing app, such as Pages or Microsoft Word.
- Open the text editing app.
- Use the app’s file explorer or import function to locate and open the .BDR file you want to view.
- The chosen app will display the contents of the .BDR file on your iOS device.
Open in Others
- .BDR files are generally plain text files, making them compatible with most standard text editors.
- If you’re using a different operating system or specialized email server application, please refer to its documentation for specific instructions on opening and viewing .BDR files.
- Depending on your environment, you might need to utilize the appropriate tool or software to import or load the BDR file for access and examination.