Can't restore from NTBACKUP 1

[kooma]

Ok, my exchange server hard drive crashed. I have the NTBACKUP.

I slap in a new HD.
I format
I install Windows 2000 with NNTP and IIS
I install SP4
I join the domain with the old server name
I install E2K with setup.exe /disasterrecovery
Setup finishes and I run NTBACKUP - restore
Restore finishes
I reboot

When it comes online, the information stores will not mount.


I suspect that it has something to do with the service pack level I was on in exchange. BUT I have no idea which one it was.


All I have now is the .edb and .stm files....


Any suggestions on how to recover?

 

[paulha]

What do your event logs say ?

 

[kooma]

An internal processing error has occurred. Try restarting the Exchange System Manager or the Microsoft Exchange Information Store service, or both.

ID no: c1041724
Exchange System Manager

I get this.....
I've read I should be applying the system state prior to using the NTBACKUP restore.... has anyone out there successfull done a restore with the system state?


Would an option be to exmerge out all pst files from the .edb and .stm. Build a brand new exchange server re-create all mailboxes then import .pst files back in via exmerge? Not looking forward to that.....

I am now getting worried.....any help would be of help.

 

[paulha]

Run through this little lot (obviously start at the 1041724 heading), post back if you still cant mount

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2003/wontmount.mspx

Paul

 

[Zelandakh]

From memory doesn't that error mean you've got the database but the checkpoint file is wrong?

 

[kooma]

Hello all...

Well I got it mounted.... started from scratch.

I think the issue I had was that after I did the exchange 2000 setup /disasterrecovery, I ran the SP4 update.exe WITHOUT the /disasterrecovery switch.

I did this and it worked like a charm!

Thanks to all for your relpies / support!!!!

 

[paulha]

Well done !

Dont forget to apply the Exchange Service Pack 3 and rollup patches

Paul