I had a similar setup at my old place. We had an online spare server that was setup to xcopy relevant files (*.edb/etc)from exch server to itself over night. However, we had created a dual boot on it. primary boot was just as member server that was effectively an archive box but secondary boot was a mirror of the exch server. that way, when (and it did) the exch server went down, I simply took out the exch server and booted the backup (used netdom to remove and add the servers to the network)into its secondary config. Ran isinteg patches etc and voila was online in about an hour or so. disadvantage was that it lost the days emails tho... Rob
-----Original Message----- From: Brian Dugas [mailto:brian@;summit-technical.com] Sent: 21 October 2002 17:09 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Quick disaster recovery question (if there is such thing) What if you kept a DR server on its own network separate from the production network, then if the production server fails, you simply move the DR server to the production netowrk. You would need a PDC on the DR network too. ____________________________________________ Brian -----Original Message----- From: Greg Heywood [mailto:greg.heywood@;ipplc.com] Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 11:48 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Quick disaster recovery question (if there is such thing) We are looking at keeping an online spare server. I presume I can call it "fred_bloggs" for example, and when the time comes, rename it, and then do the install of exchange? It will be a member server (as is the current server) in an NT4 domain, running NT4. There will of course be a BDC at the remote site. Cheers Greg Heywood Technology Project Manager International Power PLC Phone +44 20 7320 8672 Fax +44 20 7320 8725 www.ipplc.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] **************************************************************************** *************** Please note that neither International Power plc nor the sender accepts any responsibility for any viruses that may be contained in this e-mail or its attachments. It is therefore your responsibility to ensure that your systems have adequate protection against virus infection. The information contained in this e-mail is intended only for the use of the intended recipient at the e-mail address to which it has been addressed. If the reader of this message is not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination or copying of the message or associated attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please contact the sender by return e-mail or call +44 207 320 8600 and ask for the sender and then delete it immediately from your system. **************************************************************************** *************** _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:leave-exchange@;ls.swynk.com 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:leave-exchange@;ls.swynk.com Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] intY has scanned this email for all known viruses (www.inty.com) This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. It should not be deemed to constitute a binding contract between TKC Group and the recipient(s) unless a purchase order number is quoted. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of TKC Group Ltd. If you are not the intended recipient(s), please do not copy or disclose its contents. Please return it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete the email. intY has scanned this email for all known viruses (www.inty.com) _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:leave-exchange@;ls.swynk.com Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
