White Papers

Replay for Microsoft Exchange - Enterprise Quality Protection and Recovery at an Affordable Price
Author: WindowsITPro, Mark Arnold, Exchange MVP

Abstract: High Availability, Backups, Replication. Today’s Microsoft Exchange environments are replete with such solutions. Each one of them has their own niche, their own place in the portfolio of solutions that the Exchange architect will select as part of their database availability design....

Assuring Successful Exchange Recoveries
Author: Mark Arnold, Exchange MVP

Abstract: Microsoft Exchange is often the single most important application for the businesses that use it. Should Exchange or Exchange data be unavailable, the entire organization comes to a halt until, at least temporary, adjustments are made. A consistent method of validating the recoverability of Exchange is paramount to any everyday or disaster...

ESG Management Brief
Author: ESG, Mark Bowker, Analyst and Bill Lundell, Research Analyst

Abstract: E-mail has become the single most utilized form of communication within businesses of all sizes, and one of the most important business applications that companies depend upon. Like it or not, Exchange-based e-mail systems are mission-critical and require a data protection solution that provides near instant recoverability in the event of an inevitable outage—and one that can be managed simply whether you are the largest of the Fortune 500 or the dentist office down the street.

Preventing Your Next Microsoft Exchange Outage
Author: AppAssure Software

Abstract: Messaging has rapidly become the one, true business critical application in use today by many, probably most, enterprises. Even more so than Enterprise Resource Planning or other cross-business applications, any failure in the messaging system is noticed by, and affects everyone. If person cannot get an e-mail to or from another person then they are immediately in contact with the help desk to report the problem. Users are far less inclined to be forgiving when it comes to an e-mail outage; they just expect it to work.

11 Myths About Microsoft Exchange Backup & Recovery
Author: AppAssure Software

Abstract: For as long as Microsoft Exchange Server has existed, so too, has the market seen its share of products for backup and recovery. Over the years there have been a number of products that have failed to come through when needed most - during an Exchange failure. Making proper backups is part of the process, ensuring that when you have an outage, it will be the shortest possible. But, with the large variety of products available for all types of businesses, it is no surprise that there are several misconceptions about backup and recovery software.

A New Approach White Paper
Author: AppAssure Software

Abstract: Email has be come the de-facto standard for all corporate communication, both internal and external.  Gartner Group estimates that more than 75% of a corporation’s intellectual property resides within email.  Additionally new applications are being introduced such as Microsoft Exchange 2007 that facilitates customer communications and processing of internal workflow, thus dramatically increasing the scope and quantity of corporate data assets that must be maintained and managed.

Replay Technical Overview White Paper
Author: AppAssure Software

Abstract: Replay is designed to protect, recover and manage Exchange server application and its data for operational and disaster recovery purposes. This software-only solution supports all Windows Server 2003 platforms and seamlessly integrates into existing Exchange 2003 and data storage infrastructures. Replay is the ONLY solution that offers guaranteed Exchange-consistent recovery points with end-to-end recovery capabilities (from physical disk to email message).

Protecting and Backing up the Replay Server
Author: AppAssure Software

Abstract: The Replay Recovery Server maintains the Replay configuration settings and recovery points for its’ protected Exchange servers.  It is very important to protect the Replay server from data loss and imperative to implement a disaster recovery plan in the event of a server or site failure.

Using Replay to recover from Data Store Corruption
Author: AppAssure Software

Abstract: Replay provides several best practice methods to recover from data store corruption.  Because Replay offers continuous application protection of the entire server, Replay can roll back the server and corrupted storage group or data store to a previous point in time before the corruption occurred.   

Data Storage Requirements for Replay
Author: AppAssure Software

Abstract:
The Replay Recovery Server requires adequate storage to store the recovery points.   Replay supports any type of direct attached storage such as IDE, SATA, ISCSI and SAN.  Replay does not have a limit to the number of recovery points that can be stored in the repository so proper space planning is recommended.

Using ReplayDSM on damaged EDB's and logs
Author: AppAssure Software

Abstract: During the open process, ReplayDSM will attempt to mount the database just as Exchange would by applying the outstanding log files and then mounting the database. If the logs cannot be applied for any reason such as a corrupted log failed to apply, ReplayDSM will attempt a simple recovery by mounting the file without the log stream.

Using Retention policies to manage the Replay Server data storage size
Author: AppAssure Software

Abstract: Replay Retention policies are used to control the recovery point retention time on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and to manage data storage size. Rollups are the process of rolling up recovery points to satisfy the retention policy.

Exchange 2007 Recovery Strategies using Replay for Exchange
Author: AppAssure Software

Abstract: Microsoft has introduced two new replication features in Exchange 2007, Local Continuous Replication (LCR) and Cluster Continuous Replication (CCR).  LCR works locally to protect Exchange databases and CCR works in an Exchange GeoCluster.  Both features introduce log shipping to Exchange.  Log shipping protects database information using the transaction log files.

How to Perform a Full System (Bare-Metal) Rollback
Author: AppAssure Software

Abstract: The Replay Recovery Server maintains the recovery points that are available for rollback.  Replay recovers protected Exchange Servers that have a failed system disk or a corrupt or unstable system environment.
 

How to Perform a Bare-metal Rollback from a Physical Machine to a Virtual Machine
Author: AppAssure Software

Abstract: The Replay Recovery Server maintains the recovery points that are available for rollback.  Replay recovers protected Exchange Servers into Virtual Machines for disaster recovery or testing purposes.