Essential files to backup for disaster recovery restore?

[dellboy]

Can someone tell me what is ESSENTIAL to backup in case of a complete server failure, ie worse case scenario it sets on fire.

I am currently working on brick level backups and they are proving challenging to say the least. I want to ensure that in the case of the server crashing I can atleast restore everything, even if I can't restore brick level at the moment.

I am backing up the following:

C:Registry
dbaexch\Directory
dbaexch\Information Store
System State
Program Files\Computer Associates\Arcserve\DR\Exchange
Program Files\Computer Associates\Arcserve\Database

I can not seem to find anything that catagorically states, you should back up x,y and z to be able to perform a restore. Any guidance greatly appreciated

Cheers
Guy

 

[JHorvath]

It looks like you've identified the major components, however, you should read the Microsoft Exchange DR whitepapers thoroughly. There are even more caveats when your Exchange server is a PDC, etc.

http://www.microsoft.com/Exchange/techinfo/administration/55/default.asp

Good Luck. Give us a shout if you've any questions.
James.Horvath@truedatasan.com
True Data Storage Networks., Inc.
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