Site Folder Considerations
The first Exchange server that is installed into an administrative group contains the administrative group's site folders. The site folders maintain copies of the offline address list and the free and busy data for that administrative group. The site folders also hold replicas of other site folders from other administrative groups. If you try to delete a store that contains the site folders, Exchange System Manager will not delete the store until the site folders have been re-homed to another server in the administrative group. Therefore, to remove the first Exchange server in an administrative group, or to remove the public folder store that contains the site folders, you must first replicate the public folders to another Exchange server in the administrative group. Additionally, you must replicate the offline address list and the Schedule+ Free/Busy folder to another server. Are you sure things are working correctly? Those folders should be there for proper operation. I would expect some issues if that copy is missing or incorrect, although it could be housed elsewhere and the updates didn't occur correctly. Where's the server that's missing and what were you planning to do to correct the issue? ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Rittenhouse, Cindy (Police) Sent: Tue 8/23/2005 9:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ActiveDir] OT-Exchange 2003 Site Folder Server Good morning, Can anybody explain the purpose of the site folder server in an Exchange 2003 native mode organization. The reason I am asking is because I recently ran the Exchange Best Practices Analyzer and the only critical issue it found was the Admin Group Site Folder Server deleted. My organization is now in native mode (msExchAdminGroupMode value = 0), my default offline address list server is defined, in my system folders I have at least 2 replicas of all Offline Address Books and Schedule + Free Busy folders, and things seem to be functioning OK. I have the procedure to correct the problem, but I would really like a better understanding of the purpose of the site folder and the implications of not have it defined. Thanks Cynthia Rittenhouse, MCSE Network Administrator County of Lancaster Lancaster, PA 17602 Phone:(717)293-7274 Note: The comments on and attachment to this e-mail are intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the original message, any attachment(s) and copies. Thank you for your cooperation
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