Exchange Storage and Data Management

What happens to .ost files after restoring an Exchange backup?

An admin is curious as to what will happen to users' .ost files after restoring a backup. Our expert explains how to find out with a few quick steps.Answer

Predict how large Outlook 2007 mailboxes will perform

Despite Outlook improvements in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, mailboxes that are larger than 5 GB can still experience performance problems. Use these recommendations and the WinSAT tool to accurately predict how large Outlook mailboxes will perform.Tutorial

Pros and cons of Outlook 2007's storage engine redesign

The release of Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 brought about a redesign of Outlook's internal storage engine. However, with the increase in performance comes bloating of your .ost and .pst files. Learn about the performance improvements this new file structure offers and gets steps to disable the file structure.Tutorial

Avoid Outlook 2007 performance issues during repairs

Premature shut downs of Microsoft Outlook 2007 can lead to performance problems. Educating your users and downloading patches can help smooth out the reconciliation process.Tutorial

Group policy settings for Outlook 2007 in cached mode

Using Outlook 2007 in cached mode allows mobile users to access mailboxes while not connected to Exchange Server. This tip explains some different .OST file group policy settings you can use to control how Outlook 2007 operates in cached mode.Tutorial

How a bare-metal restore affects Microsoft Outlook 2007 performance

To fix a workstation and laptop that were both running out of hard disk space, Microsoft Exchange Server expert Brien Posey performed a bare-metal restore. Read about the issues he encountered and what steps he took to repair Microsoft Outlook 2007 and its mailbox cache.Tip

Troubleshooting why some Microsoft Outlook 2007 email disappears

Exchange Server users have reported that their Microsoft Outlook 2007 email messages mysteriously disappear and then reappear later from their Sent Items or Deleted Items folders. Is this due to a configuration issue? Is it a latency issue? In this tip, Exchange Server expert Brien Posey attempts to solve the mystery behind the disappearing Microsoft Outlook 2007 email messages.Tip

Does Exchange cached mode work with all versions of Microsoft Outlook?

Find out which versions of Microsoft Outlook support Exchange Server cached mode and what the best scenarios are for using Exchange cached mode.Ask the Expert

Performance problems with Microsoft Outlook 2007 .PST and .OST files

Microsoft Outlook 2007 suffers from serious performance problems when .PST and .OST files are used. Find out what the issue is and get the fix.Tip

How to perform Exchange Server data recovery from .OST files

Recovering Exchange Server from offline store (.OST) files can be challenging, but sometimes it's the only option if an Exchange server becomes corrupted. Learn about a third-party tool called Advanced Exchange Recovery that simplifies the process of performing Exchange data recovery from .OST files.Tip

Exchange 2010 SP1 personal archives -- Why you should wait

Exchange Server 2010's personal archive mailbox has garnered a lot of attention, but it may not completely solve the long-term message storage problem. That's why Microsoft revamped it in Service Pack 1. Take a look at the changes in this tip.Misc

Why you should create personal archives in Exchange Server 2010

Microsoft created personal archives in Exchange Server 2010 and Outlook 2010 to solve the problem of where to safely store email messages long term. This tip explains how and why you should create personal archives for your users today.Misc

Reconfiguring .pst file home locations on Exchange

Find out how to set home default locations and autoarchive your .pst files.Ask the Expert

Copying email history and contacts onto a PC from an Exchange server

Take a look at the best way to move contacts from your Exchange server onto a single PC.Ask the Expert

Exporting Exchange Server mailbox messages into .pst files

Learn the necessary steps to export Exchange Server mailbox messages into .pst files and how to open them using Outlook 2007.Ask the Expert

Predict how large Outlook 2007 mailboxes will perform

Despite Outlook improvements in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, mailboxes that are larger than 5 GB can still experience performance problems. Use these recommendations and the WinSAT tool to accurately predict how large Outlook mailboxes will perform.Tutorial

Pros and cons of Outlook 2007's storage engine redesign

The release of Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 brought about a redesign of Outlook's internal storage engine. However, with the increase in performance comes bloating of your .ost and .pst files. Learn about the performance improvements this new file structure offers and gets steps to disable the file structure.Tutorial

Email issues after configuring hosted Exchange server on laptop

Take a look at the steps you need to take in order to ensure your email is available on your Exchange server on both your laptop and desktop.Ask the Expert

Avoid Outlook 2007 performance issues during repairs

Premature shut downs of Microsoft Outlook 2007 can lead to performance problems. Educating your users and downloading patches can help smooth out the reconciliation process.Tutorial

Stop personal calendar appointments from showing on Exchange Server

Find out how to prevent personal Microsoft Outlook 2007 calendar appointments from appearing publicly on Exchange server.Ask the Expert

Resolving error code 1296 during Exchange backups

Brien Posey explains how to resolve a common error code when using VSS-based backup software for Exchange backups.Answer

How database availability groups have improved in Exchange 2013

Exchange 2013 database availability groups have improved significantly since Exchange 2010. These four updates are worth investigating.Tip

What happens to .ost files after restoring an Exchange backup?

An admin is curious as to what will happen to users' .ost files after restoring a backup. Our expert explains how to find out with a few quick steps.Answer

Is it safe to delete Exchange 2010 log files?

One admin wants to know if it's a smart idea to delete Exchange 2010 log files. To put it simply, it's not, and here's why.Answer

When disaster strikes in Exchange Server 2010

Everything you need to know about Exchange Online retention policies

A move to Exchange Online can alleviate tedious administrative chores. But one task that should never be overlooked is records management. In this expert e-zine, you’ll learn about the numerous benefits of Exchange Online retention policies as well as the PowerShell script necessary to manage and implement them.E-Zine

Five ways to improve your Exchange Server 2010 backups

Exchange Server backup is an everyday task that is easily optimized. Follow these five best practices to enhance Exchange 2010 backups and fast-track restorations.Tip

Hosting Exchange Server off-site: Evaluating pros and cons

Hosting Exchange Server off-site may appeal to businesses getting comfortable with the idea of cloud computing and its various advantages, but is it really a good idea? Read pros and cons here and insight from the experts to make the right decision for your organization.E-Chapter

Can you really run Exchange Server 2010 without backups?

With database availability groups in Exchange 2010, do you really need backups? In some cases, you don’t -- but in many scenarios, going without a backup is too risky.Tip

Exchange 2010 hub transport server load balancing -- what to watch for

Providing load balancing and fault tolerance for Exchange 2010 hub transport servers is fairly simple, but there are two important caveats you should know.Tip

How database availability groups have improved in Exchange 2013

Exchange 2013 database availability groups have improved significantly since Exchange 2010. These four updates are worth investigating.Tip

Why quorum is important to Exchange 2010 database availability groups

When it comes to database availability groups, maintaining quorum is paramount. But what exactly is quorum, and how do you maintain it? Find out here.Answer

cluster quorum disk

A cluster quorum disk is the storage medium on which the configuration database is stored for a cluster computing network. The cluster configuration database, also called the quorum, tells the cluster which physical server(s) should be active at any given time.Definition

Troubleshooting Exchange 2007 clustered mailbox database mounts

When your Exchange 2007 clustered mailbox database failover succeeds but your database fails to mount on the new cluster node, it’s likely one of two problems. Here’s what to do.Tip

Making the most of Exchange 2010 database availability groups

Don't let the complexity of database availability groups intimidate you. These three features are worth learning.Tip

Cmdlets troubleshoot common Exchange 2007 CCR failures

CCR failures are bound to happen. Keep these EMS cmdlets in your arsenal to detect the cause of the problem.Tip

Uncovering the cause of an Exchange 2007 mailbox communication failure

When one Exchange expert couldn’t connect Outlook to his mailboxes, he figured it was due to a basic communication failure. The actual cause, however, wasn’t that simple to identify.Tip

High-availability mistakes to avoid when virtualizing Exchange 2010

With so many high-availability options in a virtualized Exchange 2010 environment, configuration mistakes are inevitable. Avoid these four common blunders.Tip

The evolution of Exchange Server clustering

Clustering has changed greatly since Exchange 2003. This tutorial explains the differences between the various methods and how clustering has evolved with each release of Exchange Server.Tutorial

Exchange Server 2010 database availability groups

If you're new to Exchange 2010, you'll need to become familiar with using database availability groups for high availability. This beginner's guide covers all the basics and explains how to configure a DAG in your own environment.Feature

circular logging

Circular logging is a method of conserving hard disk space in the Microsoft Exchange transactional logging process. It works by overwriting individual log files to keep the transactional log (the set of all log files) from expanding without limit on the hard disk.Definition

Should I enable Exchange 2010 circular logging?

A novice administrator is curious if he should enable Exchange 2010 circular logging. Our expert offers his thoughts.ATE

All about Exchange mailbox database white space

In this expert Q&A, you'll learn what Exchange mailbox database white space is, ways to check how much you have in your deployment and other best practices.Answer

Smart sizing for Exchange Server 2010 mailbox databases

There is no single size that fits the needs of all Exchange Server 2010 mailbox databases. But there are several aspects to consider when determining what’s best for your company.Tip

What to know before repairing Exchange Server 2010 databases

Repairing an Exchange 2010 database is a potentially destructive operation. Following these carefully laid out instructions can help you avoid disaster.Tip

Should you use Exchange Server 2010 lagged database copies?

Microsoft recommends using lagged database copies to prevent corrupt data from infecting mailbox databases. Is that really a good idea?Tip

Microsoft re-issues Exchange 2007 Service Pack 3 rollup

Only a week after delivering its Exchange 2007 SP3 Update Rollup 3, Microsoft re-released the product to correct a critical flaw.News | 01 Apr 2011

Are Exchange 2010 archive databases more trouble than they're worth?

Moving archive mailboxes to a dedicated database on inexpensive hardware can alleviate storage concerns, but will it create another problem?Tip

Crash course: Exchange Server 2010 recovery databases and commands

Recovery storage groups are a thing of the past, having been replaced in Exchange 2010 with recovery databases. Get the simple cmdlets you’ll need to create recovery databases and extract message data.Tip

Prioritize backups for virtualized Exchange 2010 servers

When you virtualize Exchange Server 2010, determine which restores are critical and then select a backup location to evade backup and restore mistakes.Tutorial

external hard drive

An external hard drive is a portable storage device that can be attached to a computer through a USB or Firewire connection, or wirelessly.Definition

Creating disk space for an Exchange Server 2003 priv1.edb database

Running ESEUTIL will compact a priv1.edb Exchange Server database, but first you need to create available disk space. Here's how to do this on Exchange 2003.Ask the Expert

How to calculate white space in an Exchange streaming (.STM) file

Learn how to calculate the amount of white space in an Exchange server streaming (.STM) file using the ESEUTIL /MS command and this simple formula.Ask the Expert

Is an Exchange 2003 offline defrag needed prior to moving databases?

Find out if an Exchange 2003 offline defragmentation is needed prior to moving Exchange database files and whether renaming these files is a good idea.Ask the Expert

Defragment Exchange information store database files

Learn about a utility called Contig that defragments Microsoft Exchange information store database files and the pros and cons of using it.Tip

Defragment Microsoft Outlook .PST files for better performance

Learn how you can use the Sysinternals Contig tool to defragment Microsoft Outlook .PST files and improve their performance.Tip

Should you use NTFS compression on Exchange Server files?

Some Exchange Server administrators have debated the use of NTFS file compression to improve Exchange Server disk performance and increase the hard drive capacity. Generally, this is not a good idea. Find out why and learn about one exception for which it's acceptable.Tip

Cleaning up Exchange

I need to clean up a Windows 2003 Exchange database, it is growing too large. What command should I use?Ask the Expert

Defragging servers

What is the recommended procedure for defragging an Exchange server on a RAID system? The OS is Win Server 2003 SP1. Can I use a third party application like Diskeeper? Do I need to disable any services when I run the defrag?Ask the Expert

Exchange Server Standard Maintenance Checklist

Microsoft MVP Brien Posey provides this checklist to help you keep your Exchange servers running like well-oiled machines.Tip

The importance of lifecycle planning for Exchange email archives

Best and worst practices for email archiving in Exchange Server

Office 365 archive mailbox and retention policy setup

Excessively large mailboxes are bad news for Office 365 deployments. Instead, create and configure archive mailboxes and corresponding retention policies.Tip

A look at Exchange 2010’s native-archiving limitations

Exchange Server 2010 includes new built-in archiving features, but limitations with deduplication, archive message search and retrieval can cause problems for admins and end users.Tip

Use the Exchange dumpster for long-term data retention at your own risk

The Exchange dumpster has the potential to be used as a long-term retention tool, but using it that way may cause more problems than it solves. Here's why.Tip

Assembling an effective Exchange data retention policy

Companies can get in trouble for not retaining Exchange email and data, or holding onto that information for too long. Learn how to build an effective data retention policy to avoid legal issues.Tip

Exchange 2010 SP1 gets retention policy management overhaul

Message retention is essential, but setting policies via the command line in Exchange 2010 RTM is a nuisance. Microsoft removed those irritations in SP1.Tip

Are Exchange 2010 archive databases more trouble than they're worth?

Moving archive mailboxes to a dedicated database on inexpensive hardware can alleviate storage concerns, but will it create another problem?Tip

Microsoft extends personal archiving to Outlook 2007

Though it missed the cut with Exchange 2010 SP1, Microsoft has finally added personal archiving for Outlook 2007 users.News | 21 Dec 2010

How to separate primary and archive mailboxes in Exchange 2010 SP1

If you've already deployed personal archive mailboxes in your Exchange organization, our expert explains how to move them to a separate database in Exchange 2010 SP1.Tip

Weighing Exchange 2010 hardware requirements vs. organizational needs

Aligning with Microsoft’s Exchange 2010 hardware requirements is critical, but remember, you've got to balance them with your company’s own unique needs and budget.Tip

Low-cost storage options for Exchange Server 2010

Microsoft condones cheap storage to combat bloated databases in Exchange Server 2010. Find out how much you can save and how DAGs fit into the pricing model.Tip

Exchange Server 2003 hard drive defragmentation advice

Find out whether defragging your Exchange Server 2003 hard drive is healthy for your server.Ask the Expert

Microsoft Exchange Server virtualization tutorial

Get useful information on Exchange Server virtualization best practices, comparisons of third-party virtualization platforms, an overview of Microsoft's virtualization support policy and more details on virtualizing your Exchange 2003 and Exchange 2007 servers.Spotlight

Azaleos OneServer Virtual Edition

Azaleos OneServer Virtual Edition add-in tool uses VMware virtualization infrastructure to deploy Exchange Server 2007 on two physical servers and one physical storage device.New Product Showcase

Troubleshooting a 64-bit Exchange Server 2007 installation

If installing 64-bit Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition generates an error message, your server hardware or Windows OS version could be the cause.Ask the Expert

How to move Exchange 2000 to new server hardware

Get step-by-step instructions on how to move Exchange 2000 Server to new server hardware with greater disk and storage capacity.Ask the Expert

Considerations for virtualizing Exchange 2007 mailbox servers

I/O intensive applications, such as Exchange 2007's Mailbox Server role, do not make the best starting candidates for virtualization. However, with proper architecture and planning, the Exchange 2007 mailbox server can be virtualized in a production environment. Learn about I/O issues associated with virtualizing the Exchange 2007 mailbox server and how to work around them in this tip.Tip

VMM 2008 boosts Microsoft's management story

Microsoft is banking on the appeal of Virtual Machine Manager 2008 and its integration with the System Center management suite to achieve virtualization market supremacy.Article | 21 Oct 2008

Can't create mailboxes after virtualizing Microsoft Exchange Server

If you're having problems creating mailboxes in Active Directory after virtualizing Exchange Server, get advice from our Exchange administration expert.Ask the Expert

What's the story with the new Exchange 2013 Managed Store?

Exchange 2013 Managed Store has replaced the Information Store of past Exchange versions. Find out what's changed besides the name in this expert Q&A.ATE

How to add disk space to the data store on Exchange Server 2007

Get the steps recommended for a user who's having trouble creating disk space on Exchange Server 2007.Ask the Expert

Exchange Server 2010 bows with improved recovery

With high availability using Database Availability Group and automated failover functions, Exchange Server 2010 offers IT shops some new, practical features.Article | 09 Nov 2009

Recovering an Exchange Server 2003 store on a disaster recovery box

Get advice on how to recover an Exchange Server information store from an Exchange Server 2003 disaster recovery box without using the Recovery Store option.Ask the Expert

Third-party tool moves Outlook attachments to Microsoft SharePoint

Sent and received Microsoft Outlook email messages with attachments remain in the Exchange Server information store indefinitely, contributing to its exponential growth. Microsoft recommends that Exchange Server administrators look to SharePoint as a potential solution to move documents out of information stores. This third-party tool can help.Tip

Migrating .PST files to an Exchange Server information store

The first step to migrate .PST files to an Exchange Server information store is to get Microsoft Outlook users to save .PST data to their Outlook mailboxes.Best Practices Guide

Microsoft Exchange information store service stops responding

The Microsoft Exchange Server information store can suddenly stop responding for various reasons. Find solutions to Exchange information store issues here.Ask the Expert

Tools that support Boolean searches of Exchange mailbox data and .PSTs

Discover Microsoft Exchange Server tools that will allow you to perform defined searches of .PST files, the Exchange information store and mailbox data.Ask the Expert

An introduction to Microsoft Exchange System Attendant

Find out how the Microsoft Exchange System Attendant and its subcomponents work to proxy AD requests and to regulate Exchange's internal functions.Crash Course

Defragment Exchange information store database files

Learn about a utility called Contig that defragments Microsoft Exchange information store database files and the pros and cons of using it.Tip

Highlighting PowerShell changes for Exchange 2013 public folders

Microsoft made some PowerShell changes that correspond with new Exchange 2013 public folders. This tip details what you need to know before migrating.Tip

Introducing Exchange Server 2013 modern public folders

Responding to demands from the Exchange community, Microsoft is keeping public folders in Exchange 2013 and surprise, they're much improved.Tip

Manually move Exchange public folder data to SharePoint

For years Microsoft has urged Exchange admins to migrate public folder content to SharePoint -- without supplying any tools to do it. Save money on third-party tools by doing it manually.Tip

Preparing for the inevitable move off Exchange 2010 public folders

Even you're even considering migrating public folders off of Exchange Server, pulling data reports will help you understand which folders are most important and which ones are just wasting space.Tip

Centralize Outlook contact lists in an Exchange 2003 public folder

Global access lists store contact info for co-workers, but not for anyone outside your organization. Making a public folder an address list keeps external contacts in one location.Tip

How to display Exchange Server 2007 public folders via SharePoint

Using a custom block of code, these instructions and some Web parts, you can display Exchange Server 2007 public folder content in Microsoft SharePoint.Tutorial

Exchange Server 2003 administration advice

In this edition of our Exchange Server mailbag, our expert answers questions from users who would like to import Exchange 2003 public folders to Exchange Server 2007. He'll also explain how to configure multiple domains on a single Exchange server.Misc

Tool recovers deleted Exchange Server 2007 public folder data

Did a user delete a public folder? You can use the PFDAVAdmin tool and these steps to recover Exchange Server 2007 public folder data.Tip

What is the difference between a priv1.edb and a pub1.edb file?

Find out how to discern between priv1.edb and pub1.edb files on Exchange Server and the type of backup solution you should be using.Ask the Expert

Backing up public folders on multiple Exchange servers

Follow a couple best practices if you're curious about properly backing up public folders on multiple Exchange servers.Ask the Expert

Exchange 2013 storage considerations when virtualizing on Hyper-V

Practice caution when it comes to Exchange 2013 storage on Hyper-V and always remember these five crucial facts.Tip

Is it safe to delete Exchange 2010 log files?

One admin wants to know if it's a smart idea to delete Exchange 2010 log files. To put it simply, it's not, and here's why.Answer

Accepting Exchange 2010 storage redesigns

How Exchange Online retention policies aid records management

Examining Exchange Server 2010 LUN architecture

When it comes to storage, Exchange 2010 is more flexible than previous versions. The one and two LUNs per database architectures are two options worth investigating.Tip

How Exchange Online retention policies aid records management

A move to the cloud eliminates certain administrative chores. One task you must still handle is records management. Read about Exchange Online retention policies and the PowerShell you’ll need here.Tip

Are Exchange Server 2010’s discovery capabilities enough?

While Exchange 2010 contains helpful discovery features, they may not be sufficient for every company’s legal needs. See why you may need to supplement them with a third-party product.Tip

How Office 365 eases storage woes while keeping admins busy

Not only does a move to Office 365 lessen storage annoyances; it also gives admins more time to focus on more pressing business issues.Tip

A look at Exchange 2010’s native-archiving limitations

Exchange Server 2010 includes new built-in archiving features, but limitations with deduplication, archive message search and retrieval can cause problems for admins and end users.Tip

Use the Exchange dumpster for long-term data retention at your own risk

The Exchange dumpster has the potential to be used as a long-term retention tool, but using it that way may cause more problems than it solves. Here's why.Tip

Identifying Exchange Server synchronization issues for Sent Items

Users that access email on various devices may run into Exchange Server synchronization issues. The Sent Items folder is one area that can cause confusion.Tip

Examining SharePoint 2010 and Outlook 2010 synchronization gotchas

Wondering why SharePoint and Outlook aren't syncing as they should be? First learn why, and then pass on these rules of thumb to your users.Tip

Troubleshooting Exchange 2010 public folder replication issues

Public folders are here to stay. Therefore, you need to know how to fix them if anything -- like replication -- goes wrong.Tip

Cmdlets troubleshoot common Exchange 2007 CCR failures

CCR failures are bound to happen. Keep these EMS cmdlets in your arsenal to detect the cause of the problem.Tip

Synching public and private Exchange calendars

Find out what your best option is when attempting to synch public and private calendars in Microsoft Exchange.Ask the Expert

Fix Outlook 2007 and SharePoint synchronization breaks

The .pst file that is created when synchronizing Outlook and SharePoint is linked to a user's profile. However, synchronization can break if roaming profiles are being used. There are a couple of settings you can enable to work around this limitation.Tutorial

Relocating Outlook email messages on a hosted Exchange 2007 server

Learn how to ensure manageability of Outlook emails while maintaining access to them on a hosted Exchange 2007 server.Ask the Expert

Pushing a public calendar out from a private Exchange account

Learn how to restore a public calendar that has been moved to a private Exchange account.Ask the Expert

Synchronized Exchange mobile device showing deleted appointment

After synchronizing a mobile device with Exchange Server, a user's deleted appointment is still showing on their device. See how to remedy this issue here.Ask the Expert

Working with continuous replication in Exchange Server 2007

In this best practices guide, Microsoft Exchange Server expert Brien Posey reviews how local continuous replication, cluster continuous replication and standby continuous replication work in Exchange Server 2007. You'll also get an understanding of how continuous replication affects log shipping and how planned and unplanned Exchange outages differ in CCR environments.Best Practices Guide

circular logging

Circular logging is a method of conserving hard disk space in the Microsoft Exchange transactional logging process. It works by overwriting individual log files to keep the transactional log (the set of all log files) from expanding without limit on the hard disk.Definition

Troubleshooting Exchange Server 2003 transaction log transfer problems

If you are having Exchange Server 2003 transaction log transfer problems, know what steps to take if you have multiple databases on a drive.Ask the Expert

Managing transaction log files in Exchange Server 2007

Discover what to do with transaction log files on Exchange Server and why these files are so important to your database.Ask the Expert

How to add disk space to the data store on Exchange Server 2007

Get the steps recommended for a user who's having trouble creating disk space on Exchange Server 2007.Ask the Expert

What is the difference between a priv1.edb and a pub1.edb file?

Find out how to discern between priv1.edb and pub1.edb files on Exchange Server and the type of backup solution you should be using.Ask the Expert

Troubleshooting Microsoft's DPM 2007 agent deployment process

Data Protection Manager 2007 agent deployment problems are common in Exchange Server 2007. Read about common factors that contribute to agent deployment failures and what you can do to combat them. You'll also learn how to create a DPM protection group.Tutorial

How to deploy a Data Protection Manager 2007 agent in Exchange Server

The first step to protect Exchange Server is to create one or more storage pools -- groups of disks that can be used for backups. Learn how to create a storage pool using Microsoft's Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2007 and then add a disk to that storage pool. You'll also get an understanding of DPM's licensing structure.Tutorial

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 high availability in a CCR environment

Microsoft Exchange Server outages occur unexpectedly and on a scheduled basis for server maintenance. During scheduled outages, Exchange Server can go offline without causing severe interruptions in cluster continuous replication (CCR). How a passive node behaves during an unplanned failure depends on how CCR is configured. Learn the differences between scheduled and unplanned Exchange outages in a CCR environment.Best Practices Guide

How continuous replication methods affect Exchange 2007 log shipping

The log shipping process in Exchange Server 2007 varies depending on which continuous replication method is in place: local continuous replication (LCR), cluster continuous replication (CCR) or standby continuous replication (SCR). Get an understanding of how continuous replication affects Exchange Server 2007 log shipping, and what happens when a failure occurs in a continuous replication environment.Best Practices Guide

Exchange Server 2007 log shipping and continuous replication

Continuous replication in Exchange Server 2007 incorporates log shipping. Learn about the log shipping process and how it relates to all three types of Exchange continuous replication: standby continuous replication (SCR), local continuous replication (LCR) and cluster continuous replication (CCR).Best Practices Guide