I wouldn't claim to be an Exchange[1] guru, but you should only backup the Information Store. Don't backup the D: unless you are doing an 'offline' backup and have completely shut down the exchange services. Most people would only do this just before doing a SP upgrade or something similar.
The information store will backup all mailboxes and public folders. [1] or any other :) -----Original Message----- From: Michael Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 14 December 2002 04:36 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Tape Backup Questions Hello, In "Exchange Aware" tape backup programs, like the one bundled with Windows 2000 or Veritas Backup Exec, in the Tree of available drives and resources, it also shows "Microsoft Exchange Mailboxes" and the "Microsoft Information Store". If the Mailbox store physically resides on the D Drive, what all do I need to check off to ensure that I properly backup the Exchange Message Store? Do I JUST want the "Microsoft Information Store"? Do I want that, AND "D Drive"? I am a bit confused here. I know that the "Microsoft Exchange Mailboxes" gives me the ability to backup individual users mailboxes - and that's something I would like to eventually do on a regular basis. But I have heard bad things about this too. Could an Exchange Guru please throw some good tips my way, as to what I should select (and not select) to ensure that all the proper datafiles are grabbed? Thank you all very much for any answers you can throw my way, Mike _________________________________________________________________ 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]
