How do I backup exchange server 2003 when the active directory is not available?
hi.
I am currently haviing some problems with a sbs 2003 in that the active directory is just not working. This is currently a topic on my login.
However I don't have much time as this company goes live on Monday and some idiot who has configured this server originally has messed up the DNS, which seems to have been a problem for some time.
I am thinking about doing a rebuild as last resort.
There are currently only 4 users with mail boxes in exchange and all information is held on an N drive so the data is not a problem as It is being backed up offsite plus I will make another backup just to make absolute sure.
If I do rebuild the server can I still backup Exchange mailboxes ready for importing back to a new build even though the AD is not working?
If so how would I do this?
Any suggestions?
cheers
Chris
I am currently haviing some problems with a sbs 2003 in that the active directory is just not working. This is currently a topic on my login.
However I don't have much time as this company goes live on Monday and some idiot who has configured this server originally has messed up the DNS, which seems to have been a problem for some time.
I am thinking about doing a rebuild as last resort.
There are currently only 4 users with mail boxes in exchange and all information is held on an N drive so the data is not a problem as It is being backed up offsite plus I will make another backup just to make absolute sure.
If I do rebuild the server can I still backup Exchange mailboxes ready for importing back to a new build even though the AD is not working?
If so how would I do this?
Any suggestions?
cheers
Chris
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Exchange is totally dependent on active directory, If AD is not working then exchange will not function. With out AD the only option will be a Offline backup.
Offline Backup and Restoration Procedures for Exchange
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/296788
Offline Backup and Restoration Procedures for Exchange
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/296788
Take a flat file backup to a network location ........ I'm Copy Paste ...... or else put a pendrive or external drive and get the data to a safe location. rebuild the server and put the data back.
I don't think that's necessary having looked at the Active Directory post I think we can fix this.
Your best bet is to get your active directory sorted.
.....off to find your other question....