What are steps to restore MS Exchange/NT ?

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Hi
I would like to know the exact "realistic" steps for restoring a WinNT4 SP6 Compaq server with 5 X 9 GB disks, running Exchange 5.5.
C Drive has 4 GB for OS and the rest (D Drive) is for Data.
How long does it take (minimum) ?
Is it tricky to reinstall, using different, but larger Compaq hardware ?
We'll be running Legato Networker running on a UNIX box.

Thanks for any tips from real backup admins.
john055_nt

 

[cptb]

Ok. according to your specific questions.

1. In case of a Disaster recovery: Make sure you install the server as a standalone server in a workgroup. Same location, same versions and SPs. And of course the same hardware. Most important is SCSI hardware and enough disk space. Install the same networker software.

2. After you've installed the OS and Networker restore the system drive and System State/Registry savesets on NT4. On W2k also restore System DB and System Files. Then reboot for the last time. Your server O/S should now be back in business. Then finish up by restoring data and any databases.

3. Should look like before the crash. At least the same disk size.

4. With pre 6.0 Networker it's a Registry savset. In post 6.0 in the system saveset. After restore and before the reboot the registry will be in atemporary location.

5. It depends of the version of Exchange. With 5.x you need to install Exchange server on the target server, create database instances and make the overwritable. Install the Networker client and Networker Exchange module on the new machine, and make a directed restore from the target machine.

6. It will be autromatically connected to the domain after the final reboot.

7. Many times. There is a DR guide on the Legato web site. I suggest you download it and read through it too.

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