1) Assuming the test box is on a separate network you can use the same server name, or install on the same network with a differently named machine - just dont join the existing site--- the key is that the org and site name are identical to the production org and site name.. You can not however restore the directory if the machine name is different, only the IS.If your goal is too simply recover a single mailbox, this is the easiest way to accomplish that. IP is irrelevant. 2) You do have to use the /R switch - not really necessary. 3) Again, /R not required. 4) Yup. Rebooting is never required. 5) Should be running the Performance Optimizer here.
Again, the DR paper is the best resource. -----Original Message----- From: Mike Koch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 11:39 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Procedure to restore Exchange 5.5 from online backup 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] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information contained in this email message is privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copy of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify Veronis Suhler Stevenson by telephone (212)935-4990, fax (212)381-8168, or email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and delete the message. Thank you. ============================================================================== _________________________________________________________________ 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]
