Exchange Backup - Files Skipped

[Andrew26]

Hello,

I am running Exchange 5.5 with Open File Manager, when trying to run a backup I get the following message :

File \exchsrvr\MTADATA\DB00001.DAT is in use. It has been skipped. (I Get about 20 of these files).

Is there anyway I can backup these kind of files, if Not are the important when restoring Exchange.

Best Regards,
Andrew.

 

[m4tty]

The file is probably constantly being updated if the exchange services are running, what version of backup S/W are you running?

 

[Andrew26]

Thanks for the reply M4tty,

I am running Arcserve 2000 with Open File Manager.

I am worried that if I need to restore the Server I will be missing some files.

Best Regards,
Andrew.

 

[m4tty]

I would think that stopping the exchange services would enable you to back up the files but of course this probably isn't sensible so can I point you to

http://www.slipstick.com

instead - There should be some more detailed info there relating to this.

 

[wosnjuk]

You should try Open File Manager from St. Bernard Software

http://www.stbernard.com

 

[zlito]

I was an Exchange Administrator a while back. The file in use means ether is updating or another user is using the file. I would not worry about it unless it happens all the time. If it dose then look at the file/program and see if is suppost to be in use all the time. It should not be for most programs, you should be able to stop the activity. You may need to update the program or patch it.