They all claim to do it. None do it accurately or well. They all use the MAPI client interfaces to access the data. But the MAPI client interfaces don't get the data out in a way that can be put back in without loss and change. The MAPI interfaces, like Craig alluded to, only present a "view" of the database. So, there's no way to actually back up all the data that way. Nor is there a way to put the data back into the database using the MAPI client interfaces that will result in the same "view" again.
Microsoft has not provided a separate API that will make a fully reversible backup/restore work on a single mailbox level. The only fully reversible method acts on an entire store. ======================================================= Andy Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.swinc.com Simpler-Webb, Inc. Austin, TX 512-322-0071 -- Eating XXX Chili at Texas Chili Parlor since 1989 -- ======================================================= -----Original Message----- From: Chris Haaker [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 2:44 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Re: Stupid Question ARCServe 2000 has an Exchange Agent just as in previous version (as does Backup Exec) that allow for brick level backups. In Exchange 5.5 I know MS does not support this (as in screw something up via Bricked Backups and you'll get no tech support from us!) But I am just starting to design my XCH 2K and I dont know due to some new technology in XCH2K if they've changed their stance on this or not . . . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dupler, Craig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Exchange Discussions" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 3:37 PM Subject: RE: Stupid Question > Can it be done? Yes. It is possible to write a backup system that in > effect copies off the contents of individual mailboxes one at a time, thus > exploding single instance storage into some unfathomable large number that > will require Enron accounting to pay for the backup media. > > Do any shipping backup products support it? I don't know, but would be very > surprised if they didn't. Lots of people make procurement decisions on > dubious criteria. > > Tell you boss that there is no such thing a an individual mailbox and that > it's all an illusion. There is one big group account. It is called the > store. Different users get to see different content based on their > permissions. Regular backup is bricked, since it takes a single image of > the single mailbox that is the store. Maybe that will cause the lights to > come on. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chris Haaker [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 12:27 PM > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: Stupid Question > > > My boss is looking for the definitive answer. I KNOW the answer for XCH 5.5. > but in XCH 2K does MS support the use of brick - level backups (ducks > quickly) > > Thanks! > > I know Ed's EMail signature *should* say it all; I have even passed it along > to my boss! > > "Destiny...is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; > it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." > William Jennings Bryan (1860 - 1925); American lawyer and politician. > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm > Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp > To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _________________________________________________________________ > List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm > Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp > To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
