RE: Building a backup Exchange server
Tom, What a great topic, good post. I shall watch this thread with interest. Nick (about to revise DR project) Fletcher -Original Message- From: Tom Perachio [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 12:40 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Building a backup Exchange server I have a situation that management wants me to do with our Exchange Server which is running fine. A few months ago our exchange server crashed and I had to rebuild it which took about a day and a half because of some bad backups, then a few weeks ago the server again crashed where it would reboot itself continuously, I then rebuilt a new server on a different machine which is running fine at the moment, but management came to me and said they wanted me to build another server in case our present one fails again so that all I would have to do is reload the backup join it to the domain using the same computer name, site, and org. My question is, is it possible to build an offline backup server to be identical to our online exchange server. The offline server is not connected to the network, could anybody tell me what would be the best way to go about doing this. We are running NT 4.0 sp6a, Exchange Server 5.5,sp4 Management is looking for a turn around time of 4 hours in case our server crashed List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: Building a backup Exchange server
All in Technet: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodt echnol/exchange/exchange2000/support/default.asp -Original Message- From: Frey, James [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 5:44 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Building a backup Exchange server Does anyone know if there's a similar whitepaper for E2K? -Original Message- From: Andy David [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 7:52 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Building a backup Exchange server Better yet, Build a test/firedrill/DR practice/single mailbox server, it can be any old decent workstation. Practice your recovery techniques and verify your tape backups on this recovery server frequently. Use quality Hardware on your production box. Read this: http://www.microsoft.com/Exchange/techinfo/administration/55/BackupResto re.a sp and know it like the back of you hand. Brush and floss daily and never drop your soap around Martin. -Original Message- From: Tom Perachio [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 7:40 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Building a backup Exchange server I have a situation that management wants me to do with our Exchange Server which is running fine. A few months ago our exchange server crashed and I had to rebuild it which took about a day and a half because of some bad backups, then a few weeks ago the server again crashed where it would reboot itself continuously, I then rebuilt a new server on a different machine which is running fine at the moment, but management came to me and said they wanted me to build another server in case our present one fails again so that all I would have to do is reload the backup join it to the domain using the same computer name, site, and org. My question is, is it possible to build an offline backup server to be identical to our online exchange server. The offline server is not connected to the network, could anybody tell me what would be the best way to go about doing this. We are running NT 4.0 sp6a, Exchange Server 5.5,sp4 Management is looking for a turn around time of 4 hours in case our server crashed List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm -- 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 Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: Building a backup Exchange server
http://www.microsoft.com/Exchange/techinfo/deployment/2000/E2Krecovery.asp -Original Message- From: Frey, James [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 8:44 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Building a backup Exchange server Does anyone know if there's a similar whitepaper for E2K? -Original Message- From: Andy David [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 7:52 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Building a backup Exchange server Better yet, Build a test/firedrill/DR practice/single mailbox server, it can be any old decent workstation. Practice your recovery techniques and verify your tape backups on this recovery server frequently. Use quality Hardware on your production box. Read this: http://www.microsoft.com/Exchange/techinfo/administration/55/BackupRestore.a sp and know it like the back of you hand. Brush and floss daily and never drop your soap around Martin. -Original Message- From: Tom Perachio [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 7:40 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Building a backup Exchange server I have a situation that management wants me to do with our Exchange Server which is running fine. A few months ago our exchange server crashed and I had to rebuild it which took about a day and a half because of some bad backups, then a few weeks ago the server again crashed where it would reboot itself continuously, I then rebuilt a new server on a different machine which is running fine at the moment, but management came to me and said they wanted me to build another server in case our present one fails again so that all I would have to do is reload the backup join it to the domain using the same computer name, site, and org. My question is, is it possible to build an offline backup server to be identical to our online exchange server. The offline server is not connected to the network, could anybody tell me what would be the best way to go about doing this. We are running NT 4.0 sp6a, Exchange Server 5.5,sp4 Management is looking for a turn around time of 4 hours in case our server crashed List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm -- 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 Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm -- 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 Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: Building a backup Exchange server
Does anyone know if there's a similar whitepaper for E2K? -Original Message- From: Andy David [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 7:52 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Building a backup Exchange server Better yet, Build a test/firedrill/DR practice/single mailbox server, it can be any old decent workstation. Practice your recovery techniques and verify your tape backups on this recovery server frequently. Use quality Hardware on your production box. Read this: http://www.microsoft.com/Exchange/techinfo/administration/55/BackupRestore.a sp and know it like the back of you hand. Brush and floss daily and never drop your soap around Martin. -Original Message- From: Tom Perachio [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 7:40 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Building a backup Exchange server I have a situation that management wants me to do with our Exchange Server which is running fine. A few months ago our exchange server crashed and I had to rebuild it which took about a day and a half because of some bad backups, then a few weeks ago the server again crashed where it would reboot itself continuously, I then rebuilt a new server on a different machine which is running fine at the moment, but management came to me and said they wanted me to build another server in case our present one fails again so that all I would have to do is reload the backup join it to the domain using the same computer name, site, and org. My question is, is it possible to build an offline backup server to be identical to our online exchange server. The offline server is not connected to the network, could anybody tell me what would be the best way to go about doing this. We are running NT 4.0 sp6a, Exchange Server 5.5,sp4 Management is looking for a turn around time of 4 hours in case our server crashed List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm -- 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 Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: Building a backup Exchange server
That's a lot of bad luck. Are you using crappy hardware? ;) The disaster recovery whitepapers outline how to create a recovery server which you should have available to test backups and use in the event of a disaster to get people into their email as soon as possible. -Original Message- From: Tom Perachio [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 4:40 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Building a backup Exchange server I have a situation that management wants me to do with our Exchange Server which is running fine. A few months ago our exchange server crashed and I had to rebuild it which took about a day and a half because of some bad backups, then a few weeks ago the server again crashed where it would reboot itself continuously, I then rebuilt a new server on a different machine which is running fine at the moment, but management came to me and said they wanted me to build another server in case our present one fails again so that all I would have to do is reload the backup join it to the domain using the same computer name, site, and org. My question is, is it possible to build an offline backup server to be identical to our online exchange server. The offline server is not connected to the network, could anybody tell me what would be the best way to go about doing this. We are running NT 4.0 sp6a, Exchange Server 5.5,sp4 Management is looking for a turn around time of 4 hours in case our server crashed List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
RE: Building a backup Exchange server
Better yet, Build a test/firedrill/DR practice/single mailbox server, it can be any old decent workstation. Practice your recovery techniques and verify your tape backups on this recovery server frequently. Use quality Hardware on your production box. Read this: http://www.microsoft.com/Exchange/techinfo/administration/55/BackupRestore.a sp and know it like the back of you hand. Brush and floss daily and never drop your soap around Martin. -Original Message- From: Tom Perachio [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 7:40 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Building a backup Exchange server I have a situation that management wants me to do with our Exchange Server which is running fine. A few months ago our exchange server crashed and I had to rebuild it which took about a day and a half because of some bad backups, then a few weeks ago the server again crashed where it would reboot itself continuously, I then rebuilt a new server on a different machine which is running fine at the moment, but management came to me and said they wanted me to build another server in case our present one fails again so that all I would have to do is reload the backup join it to the domain using the same computer name, site, and org. My question is, is it possible to build an offline backup server to be identical to our online exchange server. The offline server is not connected to the network, could anybody tell me what would be the best way to go about doing this. We are running NT 4.0 sp6a, Exchange Server 5.5,sp4 Management is looking for a turn around time of 4 hours in case our server crashed List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm -- 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 Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm
