Microsoft Exchange 2003
Dismount the database
Logon to the Exchange server
Go to the Exchange System Manager: Start, Programs, Microsoft Exchange, System Manager.
Expand the console tree to display the required Storage group: Servers > Server Name > Storage Group Name
Right-click on the required database and Dismount Store
Make a copy of the current database
In line with best practice we suggest making a copy of the current database and logs before proceeding.
Navigate to the database file path (for example C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\Mailbox\First Storage Group) then copy to a temporary location.
In the Backup Manager either Restore the data to the original location or select a different destination.
Where an alternative destination was selected the data must be copied from there to the database file path (for example C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\Mailbox\First Storage Group).
Once the restore has successfully completed:
Mount the database
Open the Exchange System Manager: Start, Programs, Microsoft Exchange, System Manager.
Expand the console tree to display the required Storage group: Servers > Server Name > Storage Group Name
Right-click on the required database and Mount Store
Further information on this process is available in the IASO article Exchange backup and restore
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