Restoration Solutions?

2001-12-28 Thread Robert V

Hi,

Running Exchange 5.5 SP3 on NT server.  We backup the server nightly using
client agent from InnoculateIT.

Unfortunately one of our users has misplaced or lost a large amount of
mail and it is nowhere to be found.  We are curious what restoration
options are available with Exchange as we have not done this previously.

Short of setting up another Exchange server and restoring the databases,
is there any way quickly to access the backed up mail?

Otherwise, what suggestions does the group have for making this
restoration easier in the future?

Thanks much,

Robert VadeBonCoeur
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RE: Restoration Solutions?

2001-12-28 Thread Robert V

Alright, so what is the good backup solution for the Exchange databases?

We have not performed test restores to date.  We like to make sure
everything goes to hell if the server crashes - okay, well not really.  Do
you have any recommendations for restore procedures (testing purposes?).

Thanks,

Robert


 You backup your server using an AV solution???  That seems strange...  Not
 to mention, impossible.
 
 Now, if you're using ArcCrapIt, you're still in deep doodoo.  It's a widely
 known fact that while ArcCrapIt may back up your server, it is very unlikely
 that it will restore in the event of a disaster such as yours.
 
 Additionally, do you not perform test restores?  Might I ask why if your
 answer is no?
 
 D
 
 If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not
 achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be
 meetings. -- Dave Barry
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Robert V [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 
 Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 10:55 AM
 To: Exchange Discussions
 Subject: Restoration Solutions?
 
 
 Hi,
 
 Running Exchange 5.5 SP3 on NT server.  We backup the server nightly using
 client agent from InnoculateIT.
 
 Unfortunately one of our users has misplaced or lost a large amount of mail
 and it is nowhere to be found.  We are curious what restoration options are
 available with Exchange as we have not done this previously.
 
 Short of setting up another Exchange server and restoring the databases, is
 there any way quickly to access the backed up mail?
 
 Otherwise, what suggestions does the group have for making this restoration
 easier in the future?
 
 Thanks much,
 
 Robert VadeBonCoeur
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
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RE: Restoration Solutions?

2001-12-28 Thread Don Ely

You backup your server using an AV solution???  That seems strange...  Not
to mention, impossible.

Now, if you're using ArcCrapIt, you're still in deep doodoo.  It's a widely
known fact that while ArcCrapIt may back up your server, it is very unlikely
that it will restore in the event of a disaster such as yours.

Additionally, do you not perform test restores?  Might I ask why if your
answer is no?

D

If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not
achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be
meetings. -- Dave Barry

-Original Message-
From: Robert V [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 10:55 AM
To: Exchange Discussions
Subject: Restoration Solutions?


Hi,

Running Exchange 5.5 SP3 on NT server.  We backup the server nightly using
client agent from InnoculateIT.

Unfortunately one of our users has misplaced or lost a large amount of mail
and it is nowhere to be found.  We are curious what restoration options are
available with Exchange as we have not done this previously.

Short of setting up another Exchange server and restoring the databases, is
there any way quickly to access the backed up mail?

Otherwise, what suggestions does the group have for making this restoration
easier in the future?

Thanks much,

Robert VadeBonCoeur
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

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RE: Restoration Solutions?

2001-12-28 Thread Jasa, Ken

Hope your flame proof.

-Original Message-
From: Robert V [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 1:01 PM
To: Exchange Discussions
Subject: RE: Restoration Solutions?


Alright, so what is the good backup solution for the Exchange databases?

We have not performed test restores to date.  We like to make sure
everything goes to hell if the server crashes - okay, well not really.  Do
you have any recommendations for restore procedures (testing purposes?).

Thanks,

Robert


 You backup your server using an AV solution???  That seems strange...  
 Not to mention, impossible.
 
 Now, if you're using ArcCrapIt, you're still in deep doodoo.  It's a 
 widely known fact that while ArcCrapIt may back up your server, it is 
 very unlikely that it will restore in the event of a disaster such as 
 yours.
 
 Additionally, do you not perform test restores?  Might I ask why if 
 your answer is no?
 
 D
 
 If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race 
 has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that 
 word would be meetings. -- Dave Barry
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Robert V [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
 Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 10:55 AM
 To: Exchange Discussions
 Subject: Restoration Solutions?
 
 
 Hi,
 
 Running Exchange 5.5 SP3 on NT server.  We backup the server nightly 
 using client agent from InnoculateIT.
 
 Unfortunately one of our users has misplaced or lost a large amount of 
 mail and it is nowhere to be found.  We are curious what restoration 
 options are available with Exchange as we have not done this 
 previously.
 
 Short of setting up another Exchange server and restoring the 
 databases, is there any way quickly to access the backed up mail?
 
 Otherwise, what suggestions does the group have for making this 
 restoration easier in the future?
 
 Thanks much,
 
 Robert VadeBonCoeur
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
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RE: Restoration Solutions?

2001-12-28 Thread Don Ely

NT Backup works great if you need something simple.

As far as restoration procedures, I would suggest you read the DR
whitepapers on the MS Site.  I would also suggest a spare server, running
exchange to do the test restores on.  At a minimum, test restores should be
done every 90 days. That way, you keep up on your procedures, increase your
skill level, and verify that you actually have good backups.

D

Idiocy: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. -
- http://www.despair.com

-Original Message-
From: Robert V [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 11:01 AM
To: Exchange Discussions
Subject: RE: Restoration Solutions?


Alright, so what is the good backup solution for the Exchange databases?

We have not performed test restores to date.  We like to make sure
everything goes to hell if the server crashes - okay, well not really.  Do
you have any recommendations for restore procedures (testing purposes?).

Thanks,

Robert


 You backup your server using an AV solution???  That seems strange...  
 Not to mention, impossible.
 
 Now, if you're using ArcCrapIt, you're still in deep doodoo.  It's a 
 widely known fact that while ArcCrapIt may back up your server, it is 
 very unlikely that it will restore in the event of a disaster such as 
 yours.
 
 Additionally, do you not perform test restores?  Might I ask why if 
 your answer is no?
 
 D
 
 If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race 
 has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that 
 word would be meetings. -- Dave Barry
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Robert V [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
 Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 10:55 AM
 To: Exchange Discussions
 Subject: Restoration Solutions?
 
 
 Hi,
 
 Running Exchange 5.5 SP3 on NT server.  We backup the server nightly 
 using client agent from InnoculateIT.
 
 Unfortunately one of our users has misplaced or lost a large amount of 
 mail and it is nowhere to be found.  We are curious what restoration 
 options are available with Exchange as we have not done this 
 previously.
 
 Short of setting up another Exchange server and restoring the 
 databases, is there any way quickly to access the backed up mail?
 
 Otherwise, what suggestions does the group have for making this 
 restoration easier in the future?
 
 Thanks much,
 
 Robert VadeBonCoeur
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
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RE: Restoration Solutions?

2001-12-28 Thread Drewski

1) Use NT Backup -- it's exchange aware after you install exchange.
2) Create a recovery server that's identical to your production box, just not on
the network
3) Restore.  Lather, rinse, repeat.

-- Drew

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Imagination is the one weapon in the war against reality.  Jules de Gaultier

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Robert V
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 1:01 PM
To: Exchange Discussions
Subject: RE: Restoration Solutions?


Alright, so what is the good backup solution for the Exchange databases?

We have not performed test restores to date.  We like to make sure
everything goes to hell if the server crashes - okay, well not really.  Do
you have any recommendations for restore procedures (testing purposes?).

Thanks,

Robert


 You backup your server using an AV solution???  That seems strange...  Not
 to mention, impossible.

 Now, if you're using ArcCrapIt, you're still in deep doodoo.  It's a widely
 known fact that while ArcCrapIt may back up your server, it is very unlikely
 that it will restore in the event of a disaster such as yours.

 Additionally, do you not perform test restores?  Might I ask why if your
 answer is no?

 D

 If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not
 achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be
 meetings. -- Dave Barry

 -Original Message-
 From: Robert V [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
 Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 10:55 AM
 To: Exchange Discussions
 Subject: Restoration Solutions?


 Hi,

 Running Exchange 5.5 SP3 on NT server.  We backup the server nightly using
 client agent from InnoculateIT.

 Unfortunately one of our users has misplaced or lost a large amount of mail
 and it is nowhere to be found.  We are curious what restoration options are
 available with Exchange as we have not done this previously.

 Short of setting up another Exchange server and restoring the databases, is
 there any way quickly to access the backed up mail?

 Otherwise, what suggestions does the group have for making this restoration
 easier in the future?

 Thanks much,

 Robert VadeBonCoeur
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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RE: Restoration Solutions?

2001-12-28 Thread Chris Scharff

If you've followed the Ed Crowley Never Restore Method [tm] referenced in
the FAQ, odds are you can restore the data without doing a restore,
otherwise this will serve as a good last test of your disaster recovery
procedures for the year.

Chris
-- 
Chris Scharff
Senior Sales Engineer
MessageOne
If you can't measure, you can't manage! 


 -Original Message-
 From: Robert V [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] 
 Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 12:55 PM
 To: Exchange Discussions
 Subject: Restoration Solutions?
 
 
 Hi,
 
 Running Exchange 5.5 SP3 on NT server.  We backup the server 
 nightly using client agent from InnoculateIT.
 
 Unfortunately one of our users has misplaced or lost a large 
 amount of mail and it is nowhere to be found.  We are curious 
 what restoration options are available with Exchange as we 
 have not done this previously.
 
 Short of setting up another Exchange server and restoring the 
 databases, is there any way quickly to access the backed up mail?
 
 Otherwise, what suggestions does the group have for making 
 this restoration easier in the future?
 
 Thanks much,
 
 Robert VadeBonCoeur
 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
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