Restore Exchange Server03 via NTBackup Success But Emails Not Restored

[XNfactor]

Hi,

I have this strange problem that has taken me days to troubleshoot but still can’t figure this out. Following the instructions on this site:

http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Exchange-2003-Backup-Restore-NTBACKUP.html.

I use Windows SBS 2003 Standard Edition with Exchange 2003 included as part of the package. I used NT Backup to backup the Exchange. When I restore it (using NT Backup), everything went smooth and the message on NTBackup said “Successful” and so did the message in Event Viewer. But, the reality was when I checked (via MS Outlook 2003), the messages were not restored. The only thing that was restored was the tasks in the “Public Folders”. Can anyone help me, please….? Thank you so much in advance…

 

[Zelandakh]

Was it a backup of the same server? What made you restore in the first place?

 

[XNfactor]

Hi Zelandakh.
Thank you for your attempt to help
Yes, it is a backup of the same server.
I tried to restore for a testing purpose.
Thanks

 

[TheMisio]

XNfactor,

Try using Recovery Storage Group. Create new RSG, add database to be resotred to it, and restore using NTBackup.

regards,

Michael

 

[XNfactor]

Hi TheMisio,

I use Microsoft SBS 2003 Standard with Exchange 2003 built-in. I don't think it allows you to create new RSG.