We are using ADSM as the scheduling package via the
     CMD process.

     We shut down Exchange, then use BackupExec to do the
     actual backup of 'changed data' only rather than the
     whole Exchange database.

     At the end of the backup, another ADSM command will
     start up Exchange again.

     So far, it takes us 9 commands to get this accomplised.

     Bil McKinley
     BILMCKINLEY AT ML DOT COM
     Merrill Lynch & Co.
     212.647.2083


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Subject: How are you all backing up MS Exchange Servers
Author:  "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU> at EXCHGTWY
Date:    16-12-96 11:03 AM


        Just wondering what the best approach to backing up an Exchange server
is.  Since it has open files, ADSM has problems backing up the data.
Are people going to an alternate backup solution, or are you just
shutting down the Exchange service while ADSM does its thing?  Has
anyone used the product called "Open File Manager for NT?"
        Any ideas are appreciated.

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Jim Larson
Jim Larson
Micron Technology, Inc.
Boise, ID
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