Have you considered exporting the ex-user's mailbox to PST[1], which can be stored in an appropriate manner for your organisation[2]. When someone needs that information, it's simple enough to mount the PST....
Deleted item retention should deal with those accidental deletions. [1] One non-BAD use [2] Archive to tape, burn to CD, etc Les Bessant MCSE mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] IT Manager, Sanderson Townend & Gilbert Acting in a personal capacity http://www.tiggercam.co.uk - Tiggers don't do BLBs -----Original Message----- From: Karon Miller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 11 July 2002 16:45 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Best practices for backing up Exchange 5.5 We don't erroneously delete mailboxes. User's leave and then a few months later an Attorney will need something out of that mailbox for a case and we'll have to restore it. Or, we have to restore folders or pieces of mail that a user deleted accidently. It's actually quite nice to be able to do this when it works. Karon _________________________________________________________________ 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] ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The information in this communication and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient any use, review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please notify us immediately on 0191 261 2681 and delete the original message and any copies of it. Any opinions, conclusions or other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of Sanderson Townend & Gilbert are neither given nor endorsed by the firm. ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk ________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 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]