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Marko Carter
Asked: 2010-09-17 05:45:27 +0800 CST

Exchange 2003 Database Transfer / Recovery Procedure

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I was paged early this morning for a dead mail server, the upshot is that the Windows Server install is dead. I've booted the box with the Windows UBCD and have been able to get the database and logs copied onto the network.

What I need is a start to finish guide (or just helpful tips) for building an Exchange 2003 server using the existing database that I have.

I know that Microsoft have a couple of white papers on the subject but for some reason my Google skillz appear to be failing me today.

All help greatly appreciated!

exchange-2003

3 Answers

  1. Best Answer

    I think you need to rebuild Exchange using the /disasterrecovery switch

    An overview and the Operations Guide

    It appears that the guide from msexchange.org has some more detailed steps

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  2. The highlights: Install Exchange on another server. Run eseutil on the DB to be sure it's consistent (I assume the last server didn't gracefully shutdown); repair if necessary (make sure you have a backup copy). Create a Recovery Storage Group, point it to the old database. Mount the DBs in the SG. Use the Mailbox Recovery Center under Tools to associate users with Mailboxes again.

    It's fairly easy, I'll see if I can find a better step-by-step guide...

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  3. For Exchange 2003 disaster r recovery, follow these steps:

    Step 1: Have a windows server installed and patched to match existing Exchange server

    Step 2: Reset Exchange Server Active Directory account

    Step 3: Install Exchange Server 2003

    Step 4: Run Eseutil /mh

    Step 4a: If clean state, now mount the Store then mail should start flowing.

    Step 4b: If dirty shutdown, Run ESEUtil /r for soft recovery, now mount the Store then mail should start flowing.

    Reference: https://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/2538-exchange-2003-disaster-recovery-quick-and-easy

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