When I set up the TSM Data Protection for Exchange 2010, I was thinking how could I restore the Exchange server itself (configurations)? TSM only backs up the Databases. Here is the answer - Microsoft now makes the Exchange configuration restore much easier. Most Exchange servers (Client Access, Hub Transport, Mailbox and Unified Messaging) store … Continue reading Recover a Lost Exchange 2010 SP2 Server
TSM 6.3: Backup and Restore Exchange Part 2
Automate the Exchange backup jobs: Creating Weekly Exchange Full Backup and Daily Exchange Incremental Backup. 1) Login into the TSM_Exchange server, and create the following two files. C:\Program Files\Tivoli\TSM\TDPExchange\excfull.cmd @ECHO OFF set exc_dir="C:\Program Files\Tivoli\TSM\TDPExchange" cd /d %exc_dir% rem ================================================================== echo Current date is: >> excfull.log date /t < NUL >> excfull.log echo Current time is: … Continue reading TSM 6.3: Backup and Restore Exchange Part 2
Cloud Services Model
I am a strong believer of Cloud Computing. It is the trend of the IT industry, no matter hardware vendors or software vendors will eventually step in this filed or die. Actually, it is happening now. In the future, Cloud Computing will be just like the water, electricity and cable those daily things that we … Continue reading Cloud Services Model
TSM 6.3: DP for Exchange Management Console Hangs While Restoring Mailbox
If the Flashcopy manager console always hangs while you are trying to restore the mailboxes. Firstly, try to install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86). It fixed the issue in my environment. If it does not work, try this one which has more work to do: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21404691
TSM 6.3: Backup and Restore Exchange Part 1
1) Create two temp folders. Make sure there are enough space to the hold the whole database and log when restore. 2) Launch ‘DP for Exchange Management Console’. Then expand the ‘Protect and Recover Data’, right click the Exchange server and choose ‘Properties’. 3) Navigate the ‘General’ and set up as followings: 4) Set up … Continue reading TSM 6.3: Backup and Restore Exchange Part 1
