E 2010 backup question
Exchange 2010 Two sites Two mbx/HT servers in each site Three DB's per server Three way DAG, one copy go to the other server in the site and a copy to a server in the other site. No lag copies. Single 1 tb volume holds its own DB/logs. For example, L: has a 197gb database and 218gb logs (we're smack in the middle of 2003 to 2010 migration) So, a well-known 3rd party backup tells us they can't back up if there are more than 15-20gb of log files per volume (to be addressed soon) I'm running a native MS backup that's been doing the consistency check for going on 14 hours; I know it can take a long time and I'm not quite at the point of worrying about that- yet. But between worrying about not having a backup and running out of disk space In theory, could we enable circular logging, stop services, move logs, start services, do backup all the while hoping nothing goes sideways in between? Seems to make sense but In the 2010 dag world, just not sure how to go about it-I'd guess we'd do the same to the log files in the dag copies as well, but if it comes down to having to do something, I don't want to guess. Any thoughts, reassurances, other ideas, or you're in a world of would be welcome:) Thanks, Paul --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist
RE: E 2010 backup question
You need to let the consistency check finish and quit worrying. Life is too short. :) Remember -- those 1TB drives are SLOW to start with and you are contending with normal Exchange activity as well as the consistency check. With a 1TB drive, and only 197+218=415 GB in use - you probably don't need to worry about disk space either. Once that is done, if you want to turn on circular logging, go for it. Oh, and get a better backup product. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: pramatow...@mediageneral.com [mailto:pramatow...@mediageneral.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:32 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: E 2010 backup question Exchange 2010 Two sites Two mbx/HT servers in each site Three DB's per server Three way DAG, one copy go to the other server in the site and a copy to a server in the other site. No lag copies. Single 1 tb volume holds its own DB/logs. For example, L: has a 197gb database and 218gb logs (we're smack in the middle of 2003 to 2010 migration) So, a well-known 3rd party backup tells us they can't back up if there are more than 15-20gb of log files per volume (to be addressed soon) I'm running a native MS backup that's been doing the consistency check for going on 14 hours; I know it can take a long time and I'm not quite at the point of worrying about that- yet. But between worrying about not having a backup and running out of disk space In theory, could we enable circular logging, stop services, move logs, start services, do backup all the while hoping nothing goes sideways in between? Seems to make sense but In the 2010 dag world, just not sure how to go about it-I'd guess we'd do the same to the log files in the dag copies as well, but if it comes down to having to do something, I don't want to guess. Any thoughts, reassurances, other ideas, or you're in a world of would be welcome:) Thanks, Paul --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist
RE: E 2010 backup question
Agree on the last thing but I have no hand. /Kostanza Thanks Michael, appreciate your help! From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:30 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: E 2010 backup question You need to let the consistency check finish and quit worrying. Life is too short. :) Remember -- those 1TB drives are SLOW to start with and you are contending with normal Exchange activity as well as the consistency check. With a 1TB drive, and only 197+218=415 GB in use - you probably don't need to worry about disk space either. Once that is done, if you want to turn on circular logging, go for it. Oh, and get a better backup product. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: pramatow...@mediageneral.com [mailto:pramatow...@mediageneral.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:32 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: E 2010 backup question Exchange 2010 Two sites Two mbx/HT servers in each site Three DB's per server Three way DAG, one copy go to the other server in the site and a copy to a server in the other site. No lag copies. Single 1 tb volume holds its own DB/logs. For example, L: has a 197gb database and 218gb logs (we're smack in the middle of 2003 to 2010 migration) So, a well-known 3rd party backup tells us they can't back up if there are more than 15-20gb of log files per volume (to be addressed soon) I'm running a native MS backup that's been doing the consistency check for going on 14 hours; I know it can take a long time and I'm not quite at the point of worrying about that- yet. But between worrying about not having a backup and running out of disk space In theory, could we enable circular logging, stop services, move logs, start services, do backup all the while hoping nothing goes sideways in between? Seems to make sense but In the 2010 dag world, just not sure how to go about it-I'd guess we'd do the same to the log files in the dag copies as well, but if it comes down to having to do something, I don't want to guess. Any thoughts, reassurances, other ideas, or you're in a world of would be welcome:) Thanks, Paul --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist
Backup Question
I know there is a lot of discussion on what to use to backup your Exchange server - this question is much more basic - I'm just curious what the experts backup and how often. Currently, we are doing a full backup every night using ntbackup. The operations department is doing a backup of the store and directory but they are also doing a backup of each drive c:; d: ; e:; f:; This means they get a lot of can't backup open files. So I'm wondering besides the store and directory what else should be backed up. For example do I need to backup the \exchsrvr\mtadata directory? Thanks for any pointers. List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: Backup Question
I always do full nightly backups. Exclude the \exchsrvr\*data directories (like mdbdata, mtadata, etc) Backing up the \exchsrvr directory in general depends. For example, it's not difficult to get back a single exe file if someone deletes it, but then again if someone whacks the tracking log files it can be a pain. You didn't state, but if this is Exchange 2000, then make sure you don't backup drive M: ! Neil -Original Message- From: Cris Vitsorek [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Posted At: 04 January 2002 13:40 Posted To: Sunbelt Exchange List Conversation: Backup Question Subject: Backup Question I know there is a lot of discussion on what to use to backup your Exchange server - this question is much more basic - I'm just curious what the experts backup and how often. Currently, we are doing a full backup every night using ntbackup. The operations department is doing a backup of the store and directory but they are also doing a backup of each drive c:; d: ; e:; f:; This means they get a lot of can't backup open files. So I'm wondering besides the store and directory what else should be backed up. For example do I need to backup the \exchsrvr\mtadata directory? Thanks for any pointers. List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm ** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any view or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Silversands, or any of its subsidiary companies. If you have received this email in error, please contact our Support Desk immediately by telephone on 01202-36 or via email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
