yes, I was doing "brick level" backups. Using that tape to do the restore. Not sure how big the mailbox use, but > 1.2 Gig. The size of the mailbox keeps getting bigger as the restore goes on. Todd _____ From: exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Brian Pituley Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 6:59 PM To: exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ExchangeList] Re: Exchange 5.5 restore question. Um, exactly how big was this mailbox and/or database? Were you doing "brick" backups? Even allowing for a really, really slow backup system, 260+ hours is a little over the top for a restore... Is this from tape? If so, how many times have you had to change the media? Perhaps you should investigate whether something is messed up with the restore. Brian Pituley Director of Information Technology T: 408-441-3611 F: 408-441-8405 E: bpituley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:bpituley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> From: exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Todd Lemmiksoo Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 3:09 PM To: exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ExchangeList] Exchange 5.5 restore question. Does anyone know when doing a mailbox restore in Exchange 5.5 if the oldest items get restored first. Or do the newest items get restored first. I am restoring a mailbox that got accidentally deleted and it has been running for 260+ hours. Todd Lemmiksoo Network Administrator All-Mode Communications, Inc. 1725 Dryden Road Freeville, New York 13068 (607) 347-4164 x440 1-877-ALLMODE (toll free) <http://www.all-mode.com> http://www.all-mode.com _____ The information in this communication and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error please notify us immediately and delete the original message and any copies of it. Any opinions, conclusions or other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of the company are neither given nor endorsed by the company. _____