So...given that Russ is right - how is it not practical? I've implemented Exchange more than a few times, and managing deleted item retention effectively is always, ALWAYS better than doing a restore. I'm a bit surprised you'd give such a response, Raj -from what I've seen you often have pretty well thought out input. If that's your only complaint about it, that seems a bit disingenuous to me. Anyway, perhaps its personal preference - personally I advocate avoiding restores whenever possible except in the case of disaster. Back to the original topic: what are you asking exactly, and then maybe we can provide a more meaningful answer. From: exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Periyasamy, Raj Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 10:09 AM To: exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ExchangeList] Re: Restoring mailboxes in Exchange 2000/2003 Yes, you are right ________________________________ From: exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Russ Clark Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 9:55 AM To: exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ExchangeList] Re: Restoring mailboxes in Exchange 2000/2003 That is incorrect, you can recover from shift deletes if you have the dumpsteralwayson registry hack enabled. Russ Clark ________________________________ From: exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Periyasamy, Raj Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 8:45 AM To: exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ExchangeList] Re: Restoring mailboxes in Exchange 2000/2003 I don't think the Ed Crowley Never Restore method is really useful in practical world. because, 90% of all restore requests are shift deletes. Shift delete does not send the deleted item to dumpster. Its gone for good immediately. HTH. Regards, Raj Periyasamy MCSE(Messaging), CCNA ________________________________ From: exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rick Boza Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 9:31 AM To: exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ExchangeList] Re: Restoring mailboxes in Exchange 2000/2003 I'm not clear on exactly what you are asking - is the question whether or not his is viable? Absolutely. Is it optimal? No, that's why Microsoft introduced the recovery storage group. But a better solution is the Ed Crowley Never Restore Method (tm) While it was originally designed around Exchange 5.5, the principles remain valid through E2K7. Rick From: exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of MAHADEVAN Subramanyan Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 3:31 AM To: exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ExchangeList] Restoring mailboxes in Exchange 2000/2003 Sorry Guys...Am posting this question again... While surfing the net i got this info from one of the Microsoft site which states that the exchange database can be restored in the different exchange server with same Org name and Structure in different forest. Here is the site http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823176 (have a glimpse at Method 3) Is it possible to restore an Exchange database from a backup in a different Exchange recovery server (with same organization name, administrative group & Storage group name) in a different Forest? Plz give your suggestions... and also let me know if any one of you have tried this and got succeeded.... Regards, Maha MCSE: Messaging Confidentiality Statement: This message is intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain privileged, confidential information which is exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that you are strictly prohibited from disseminating or distributing this information (other than to the intended recipient) or copying this information. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email. Confidentiality Statement: This message is intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain privileged, confidential information which is exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that you are strictly prohibited from disseminating or distributing this information (other than to the intended recipient) or copying this information. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email.