Re: Server 2003 recovery

WE have the system state backup so that should be ok

The other programs etc will need to be reinstalled etc iam aware of that

I presume to restore sysyem state I must have all the windows updates done
or do I just need to go as far as the lates service pack

any advice on changing the DNS and FSMO rules

thanks

"Dusko Savatovic" wrote:

I suppose you have just one DC.
If it is your only DC in the domain, you're in trouble.
You must restore system state.
The additional content you might need to recreate depends on the way that
system state backup was taken. If you backed up complete system drive, then
you're OK. If you just backed up system files, then you'll have to reinstall
any additional content that was not saved with a backup.

If you have more than one DC in your domain, then your domain should
continue to function without interruption. You may need to adjust DNS and
FSMO roles.

"Leonard" <Leonard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:6A144EEF-ACB6-42F4-B266-24673B6028EB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Its looking like out 2003 server (domain controller) has had a Hard Drive
failure, and its probably 2 of the 3 driver from the raid 5 array

WE need to reload the server, I just want to confirm a few points

I have another 2003 server running exchange 2003 which I ok I will need
this
logging back on the domain when the server gets back up and running whic
will
then let us get email up and running

Will the exchange server just logback on after a clean server 2003
installation or will I need to run system state recovery

If I need to run the system state recovery do I need ALL the windows
updates
applying along with all the applications, sql etc reloaded?

We have backups of user data, which I have no problem in restoring

its just the issue of the exchange box I am not to sure of

look forward to your replys

Thanks


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