Exchange 2010 uninstall
Hello Experts,
I'm having a lot of issues with an Exchange 2010 install. We're transitioning from 2003 to 2010 and I found a lot of good "how to" guides here. Everything went fine until I got to installing the Mailbox Role. I got errors, researched them and tried to implement the fixes. In the meantime, it got more and more messed up. I thought I could uninstall through Control Panel but feel like it's going from bad to worse. I can't access EMC or EPS at all. I can't unistall any of the server roles without generating a bunch of errors or re-install because Exchange thinks the roles are already on there. AND I think that IIS is messed up.
This is a brand new, virtual machine. Can I blow it all away, rebuild the server and then start the Exchange install over? I did all the prep work already, like /PrepareLegacyExchangePerm
Any help would be appreciated...
j
I'm having a lot of issues with an Exchange 2010 install. We're transitioning from 2003 to 2010 and I found a lot of good "how to" guides here. Everything went fine until I got to installing the Mailbox Role. I got errors, researched them and tried to implement the fixes. In the meantime, it got more and more messed up. I thought I could uninstall through Control Panel but feel like it's going from bad to worse. I can't access EMC or EPS at all. I can't unistall any of the server roles without generating a bunch of errors or re-install because Exchange thinks the roles are already on there. AND I think that IIS is messed up.
This is a brand new, virtual machine. Can I blow it all away, rebuild the server and then start the Exchange install over? I did all the prep work already, like /PrepareLegacyExchangePerm
Any help would be appreciated...
j
I would like to see the error you are getting, attach the exchangesetup log file. It will be in c drive. As it is a first Exchange server, it is advisable to complete the installation properly rather playing with it.
Anytime I've had a server installation not go exactly right I've always started over to have a good solid foundation.
Being that exchange installs write to active directory, you may encounter errors when you attempt to install exchange on a new VM. Beware of this issue before you begin. I would suggest running the best practice analyzer to check to make sure everything is kosher before you begin a new install.
Thanks,
S.
Thanks,
S.
Because you are migration from Exchange 2003 I will not just blow away this box. Upload the logs, see if we can find a fix for your problem.
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Thanks for the quick responses!
ScottCha--that was my reasoning...I've already spent far too much time trying to dig myself out of this endless loop. BUT, I don't want to mess anything up with AD by just deleting the VM and then rebuilding.
Amit--I'd be happy to provide the logs. It's pretty extensive as I've been working on this for a while. Don't laugh at how many times I tried the same thing, thinking I'd get a different result. I'll upload in a minute...
Sebastitan--I ran the BPA before I began (as I was nervous about this anyway). Everything looked great. No errors with the domain prep work either.
ScottCha--that was my reasoning...I've already spent far too much time trying to dig myself out of this endless loop. BUT, I don't want to mess anything up with AD by just deleting the VM and then rebuilding.
Amit--I'd be happy to provide the logs. It's pretty extensive as I've been working on this for a while. Don't laugh at how many times I tried the same thing, thinking I'd get a different result. I'll upload in a minute...
Sebastitan--I ran the BPA before I began (as I was nervous about this anyway). Everything looked great. No errors with the domain prep work either.
Thanks let me look at the logs.
Cool. Just go ahead and blow the VM up and start all over. You can always fix AD issues post install.
Thanks,
S.
Thanks,
S.
If you really want to blow it up, follow this
http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/exchange-server/how-to-uninstall-a-stubborn-exchange-server
http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/exchange-server/how-to-uninstall-a-stubborn-exchange-server
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Amit--did you see anything in the logs or were they just a jumbled mess. I don't mind rebuilding, but I wanted opinions from experts before I did anything like that. If, in your opinion, there are too many issues (according to the logs), then I'd be happy to start over. I'll take a look at the above link in the meantime.
Thanks!
j
Thanks!
j
I didn't see the logs, can you attach it.
ASKER
Sorry, A. Sure thought I sent it.
ExchangeSetup.log
ExchangeSetup.log
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Amit--did you have a chance to review the log? Do you think it's salvageable or should I just start trying to undoo the Exchange install. Your time is appreciated...
j
j
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Thanks, Amit...I appreciate the time you took to look that over. After messing with it for a long time, I finally got the errors corrected and now I'm able to get into EMC and the Powershell. I had issues with IIS. I'm going to go ahead and request that this be closed out, but will give you the points since you were so diligent. Thanks again for the help...
j
j
I've found that when I've had weird intal/unistall issues it is better to start over from a clean install.
You have to weigh the amount of time troubleshooting the problems vs. just doing a clean install.
You don't gain anything if you troubleshoot for 6 hrs. and a clean install will take 3.
Plus some issues might get left behind to bite you later on.