I've had consistent success with the following procedure. Test server is in a test domain, not production.
(1) Build server - same Name, same IP address, same OS, same Sp level as production server. (2) Install Exchange with "setup /R" - specify new site with same Org and Site names as production. Do not reboot. (3) Install SP4 with "Update /R". Do not reboot. (4) Install any post-SP4 hotfixes that the production box already has installed. Do not reboot. (5) Start up the System Attendant service. (6) Restore the DS and IS databases with Backup Exec, uncheck "no loss restore" on the Exchange tab When the restore completes... (7) Start the Directory service - wait until it's fully up and running. (8) Start the Information Store service - wait, it may take a while to start. You may even get an error if it takes too long, but keep waiting until it starts. (9) Start the MTA service. (10) Start the Event service (11) Start the Internet Mail service - this step I've had some trouble with, usually requiring me to delete and recreate the IMS. I keep a detailed log of all IMS settings. Hope that helps. Mike -----Original Message----- From: Brian Dugas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 10:52 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Procedure to restore Exchange 5.5 from online backup Hello All -- Does anyone have a procedure to restore Exchange from an online backup(Veritas Backup Exec). I would like to restore my live server to a test server. I have found procedures for restoring from offline backup, but not for restoring from an online backup. Thanks in advance - Brian (I am running NT4 sp6a, Exchange 5.5 sp4) _________________________________________________________________ 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]
