carlosmp
asked on
Exchange 2003 Recovery using ost files
We've recenly inherited someone else's problem, and need some expertise in trying to get this server back up. This client's Exchange 2003 Enterprise server was practically nuked by someone. Regardless, this is the situation: all of the ost files are sitting out at each users computer, and the exchange server is gone. All of the stores have been lost, but all the inbound mail is queued up at an alternate mail server.
We're trying to find the cleanest/easiest solution to this problem. I was thinking of putting in a new exchange server in the mix, with a new name and moving the mailboxes over to it.
The key to this is going to be what needs to be done to the ost files if anything to get the mail back onto the server.
Thanks in advance.
We're trying to find the cleanest/easiest solution to this problem. I was thinking of putting in a new exchange server in the mix, with a new name and moving the mailboxes over to it.
The key to this is going to be what needs to be done to the ost files if anything to get the mail back onto the server.
Thanks in advance.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
The thing is, are you prepared to risk the loss of the data, just so that you don't have to visit some workstations? I wouldn't. Rule number one of disaster recovery - protect what data you have. That means you need to look at getting a copy of the mail in to PST files so if something else goes wrong you have a copy of that email.
Simon.
Simon.
ASKER
I was hoping that Exchange would be smart enough to know that the ost file had to be put back in the server...
Any other ideas?