You don't want to backup the file structure when it comes to Exchange. You need the Exchange-aware backup. I believe Windows 2000 NTBACKUP can do that.
You actually should exclude any Exchange-related files from the backup. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Aldrich Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 10:19 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Backup question Exchange 5.5 (yes, I know... Ancient, no longer supported by Microsoft, etc) and Windows 2000 Server. We have some Compaq Proliant RAID arrays which can hold up to 6 drives. If this is attached directly to the mail server, could I use that, with NTBackup, to back up our Exchange 5.5 data? Also, what would I need to backup? Can I just back up the mail folder database or would I need to back up the entire "Exchsrvr" folder structure (currently about 60 gigs on one mail server and 57 GB on the other)? Also, would I be able to do this while Exchange is running or would I need to stop the Exchange-related services? Thanks John _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To subscribe: http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To subscribe: http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
