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Moving exchange DB to a different location

When moving exchange DB to a different server, or drive or partition, does that mean changing database path and log folder path is enough? or there are other tasks that follow ?

This questions encompass both Exch2003 and Exchange2010.

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jskfan

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I meant do I need to use the ESEutil later on ??

Akhater

no there is no place for eseutil when moving a db to a new location

jskfan

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http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=821915

<< Moving log files or database files invalidates all existing incremental and differential backups; therefore, make a full backup after these changes.>>>

what do they mean ??? it is not clear.

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jskfan

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So, I need to take a full back back of the DB in the new location
but l still be able to restore from the old back up [individual mailboxes and items]
Correct ?

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Thank you Guys!