asked on
In a high availability DAG environment with multiple Exchange servers [in this case 2] what is the appropriate process for deleting the merge files?
I had this question after viewing Exchange 2013 - Index Merge logs.
I tried rebooting and the files remained. So are these merge files being replicated (it would seem so) and if so what is the appropriate process for removing them? As stated we have 2 Exchange servers setup with a DAG database.
I tried rebooting and the files remained. So are these merge files being replicated (it would seem so) and if so what is the appropriate process for removing them? As stated we have 2 Exchange servers setup with a DAG database.
Exchange
Last Comment
Adam Brown
Rebooting (Actually just restarting the search service) will clear only old, committed DAT files in those folders for a single server setup. If you have a DAG, the .DAT files from the other server will be replicated from the other server. If you want to clear those files in a DAG, you need to reboot both servers at the same time, I believe. That said, I've never seen any reason at all to clear them. If you don't have enough space for them and your database, start looking for more storage if you can.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
Log in or sign up to see answer
Become an EE member today7-DAY FREE TRIAL
Members can start a 7-Day Free trial then enjoy unlimited access to the platform
or
Learn why we charge membership fees
We get it - no one likes a content blocker. Take one extra minute and find out why we block content.
Not exactly the question you had in mind?
Sign up for an EE membership and get your own personalized solution. With an EE membership, you can ask unlimited troubleshooting, research, or opinion questions.
ask a questionSOLUTION
Get an unlimited membership to EE for less than $4 a week.
Unlimited question asking, solutions, articles and more.
This is the best money I have ever spent. I cannot not tell you how many times these folks have saved my bacon. I learn so much from the contributors.
rwheeler23
Hello Plafond412, Thank you for your question.
The problem here is that in the question you referenced there's no "DAG" configuration or specified anywhere, or even multiple servers so I assume that is a single database within a single server. So this "solution" is not viable in your scenario.
Now
here's a more accurate answer related to your question
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/29111328/Is-it-safe-to-delete-old-Exchange-2013-content-index-files.html