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by pricepd 1 view

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I have an NT 4.0 server with Exchange server installed. The server crashed and I had to re-install NT 4 and Exchange. My data for exchange is on a second hard drive D:. When I re-installed Exchange it is not seeing the data on drive D:. How do Ipoint Exchange to the correct data directories?

Preston

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by buckle

Try running the Exchange 5.5 Optimizer, it will give you the option of storing various components in differant locations.

by robert schommer

Running the optimizer will not restore the server. There are many settings that are not contained in any of the edb's. I suggest you view
http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/webcasts/wc091699/wcblurb091699.asp?LN=EN-US&SD=gn&FR=0&qry=disaster%20recovery&rnk=1&src=DHCS_MSPSS_gn_SRCH&SPR=ECH
for a webcast and presentation of disaster recovery for exchange.

There are also numerous books on recovering from an exchange disaster. I suggest you quickly start reading or call in a professional. There are many things you must do to bring that server back to it's pre-crash functionality. Having been through a major crash and corrupt database recovery, I cannot stress enough how important it is to have the right help from the beginning.

GOOD LUCK - Microsoft Exchange Support Services are fantastic at helping in this situation. At the current price of the call, it is WELL worth it.

by pricepd

Thanks for your detailed answer. I did call microsoft before I read your response, but you desirve the points becasue you gave me the correct solution.

Thanks
PS it took 8 hours on the phone with mircosoft to solve the problem. (NIMDA)

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