Re: URGENT! mega problems with SBS2003

Back-up using the built-in back-up and follow the instructions for it to
restore, it will repair any OS issues and put all the data back where it
was, I have done it several times and it works great.

"chriss" <chriss@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I've got mega problems with SBS2003

P4 1Gb RAM, SCSI HDD, 72Gb SCSI HDD, DAT 72
Running SBS 2003

About a month ago server crashed.

I repaired it using the the 1st CD and things seem to work OK.

Exchange works fine
File & Print OK

I do have problems reported with file replication service, remote web
workspace
Inranet etc.

What can I do ??
Too much broken to try and fix ??

Can I simply:
Install a spare Hard disk (I'm not sure about the DAT - might need to
replace it)
Make a System State Backup to a .bkp file
Backup Exchange to a file .bkp
Copy the "Data" folder

Create a NEW Install *** Do I need to keep the same Server name / domain
etc (or will the system state restore all that if I use a Temp server
name)
Restore System state
Restore Exchange
Copy "Data" folder back

Will this work - or is there a better procedure ??
Any resources available.





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