PC DB: Backing Up a Mail Database (69773)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Mail for PC Networks 2.1
- Microsoft Mail for PC Networks 3.0
This article was previously published under Q69773 SUMMARY
Backing up the Mail database is a key responsibility of the Mail system
administrator and consists of saving ALL files, from where the Mail
database normally resides, to an alternate media.
The media can be floppy disks, a streaming tape drive, or another computer
on the network. The XCOPY or BACKUP command in MS-DOS can be used to
perform the backup procedure.
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It is very important that the ENTIRE Mail database be backed up. A mail
system database contains zero length files and empty directories. Whatever
the backup method being used, make sure the Backup utility backs up empty
directories and zero length files.
You CANNOT back up a portion of the database. Remember, a few minutes of
backup can save many hours of potential anguish if the original file is
lost. Backing up the executables directory is not required because these
files can be retrieved from the original system disks.
Additionally, it is important that no users are using the mail system
during the backup process. If messages are being sent during this
operation, it is likely you will copy a file that is in the stages of
partial update.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/28/1999 |
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| Keywords: | KB69773 |
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