Backing up Exchange 2003

[Merlin4us]

I backup the Exchange mailboxes. Do I need to back up the Information Store? What information is in this directory?

 

[TruBlu01]

Performing regular backups of the Exchange Information Store is an important part of creating a fault-tolerant messaging environment. You should schedule a daily normal (full) backup of the Information Store.

 

[bdoub1eu]

If you are in the NT backup and backup the Information Store, does that automatically backup the mailboxes and all of exchange?

 

[TruBlu01]

Don't know about NT Backup. Veritas lets you select both mailboxes and store. It also deletes lof files after successfully backed up, which is very important space wise.

 

[NortonES2]

By backing up the Information Store you are backing up all the mailboxes but you won't have the option of restoring just one mailbox or email.

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[Merlin4us]

I'm using Veritas 10.0. Thanks for all the input, everything is clear to me now! Have a great day!