Exchange Server Hard Crash
I have a pretty difficult situation here.
1. My exchange server which is also a domain controller, had a hard Raid failure. Since I seem to have drive readablity, I think I will be able to the pub and priv stores back. I don't have a back up as I was in the middle of some other issues so it took a back seat over the past couple weeks.
Here is my question. How do I go about getting my data back online provided I have the public and private stores. If I remember right, I need to have the same machine name and the same directory structure to do this. However, do I completely remove the Failed Server from Active Directory and then reintroduce it into Active Directory and reinstall exchange?
I have a sub domain that has the exchange management installed on one server but is not configured as an exchange server. Will that be of any benefit to me?
I guess just give me some direction as I am working on getting my data back.
btw - Raid 5 is evil. This is the 3rd time it has burned me..never again. Raid 1 all the way.
1. My exchange server which is also a domain controller, had a hard Raid failure. Since I seem to have drive readablity, I think I will be able to the pub and priv stores back. I don't have a back up as I was in the middle of some other issues so it took a back seat over the past couple weeks.
Here is my question. How do I go about getting my data back online provided I have the public and private stores. If I remember right, I need to have the same machine name and the same directory structure to do this. However, do I completely remove the Failed Server from Active Directory and then reintroduce it into Active Directory and reinstall exchange?
I have a sub domain that has the exchange management installed on one server but is not configured as an exchange server. Will that be of any benefit to me?
I guess just give me some direction as I am working on getting my data back.
btw - Raid 5 is evil. This is the 3rd time it has burned me..never again. Raid 1 all the way.
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No, I have 2 other DC in my parent and 3 DC in my child domain.
(I know it isn't evil, 3rd time, different box. I get smarter each time however)
(I know it isn't evil, 3rd time, different box. I get smarter each time however)
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Better verify that the old server didn't have any roles on it before installing the new server as toibrahim suggests. Otherwise.........
ASKER
Thanks to both. The other server had some roles of course. However, it I get rid of it using NTDSutil and reassign roles won't that take care of most of the issues?
I think so.
IK
IK
Once those roles are moved, then you can proceed.
ASKER
Thanks for the help. I ended up sending my Raid out for recovery and getting PST files returned.
Note - RAID 5 is not evil. If it is the 3rd time then check your hardware.
IK