I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot to get it.

thanks

Re: how to get DN (distinguish name) of user ? by Cris

Cris
Wed Nov 19 05:43:14 CST 2003

first
Please do not cross post as it only makes matters more confusing most times

You should not need to do anything to the ini file normally. what are you
trying to accomplish specifically??

--
Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
-------------------------
Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so that all
may benefit from the information.
"Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
news:OIl1ADnrDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot to get it.
>
> thanks
>
>



Re: how to get DN (distinguish name) of user ? by Polp

Polp
Wed Nov 19 05:57:56 CST 2003

i try to use exmerge as second level backup, so i want to schedule it, so i
need to call it in batch mode, so i need to have properly prepared ini file,
which will use another file with user mailbox list... and for that list I
need uses's DN name which I was asking for...

"Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:OP299IprDHA.1760@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> first
> Please do not cross post as it only makes matters more confusing most
times
>
> You should not need to do anything to the ini file normally. what are you
> trying to accomplish specifically??
>
> --
> Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> -------------------------
> Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so that all
> may benefit from the information.
> "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> news:OIl1ADnrDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot to get it.
> >
> > thanks
> >
> >
>
>



Re: how to get DN (distinguish name) of user ? by Javier

Javier
Wed Nov 19 06:31:37 CST 2003

Hi Polp,

I usually consider a bad idea to run Exmerge on a regular basis for backup
purposes. Use NTBackup and if you want to be able to restore a single
mailbox... juts increase the retention time of deleted items (same effect).

However, if you still want to do it... here's a post that might help you:
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=OiVZ7QHrDHA.2528%40TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl

This way you won't need to edit that file each time you create/delete an
account.

Hope that helps !

--
-Javier

<< SBS ROCKS !!! >>

"Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
news:umfC8RprDHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> i try to use exmerge as second level backup, so i want to schedule it, so
i
> need to call it in batch mode, so i need to have properly prepared ini
file,
> which will use another file with user mailbox list... and for that list I
> need uses's DN name which I was asking for...
>
> "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:OP299IprDHA.1760@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > first
> > Please do not cross post as it only makes matters more confusing most
> times
> >
> > You should not need to do anything to the ini file normally. what are
you
> > trying to accomplish specifically??
> >
> > --
> > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > -------------------------
> > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so that
all
> > may benefit from the information.
> > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > news:OIl1ADnrDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot to get it.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: how to get DN (distinguish name) of user ? by Dave

Dave
Wed Nov 19 10:06:14 CST 2003

Javier - I agree about the deleted item retention in 99% of cases. We had a
public folder with 1000+ contacts, where a user accidentally deleted the
data from one field on each record. The ability to restore that folder from
backup saved a ton of work in contacting all the people to recreate the
data.

Polp - Instead of exmerge as a second backup, how about creating an OST file
in each user's mail profile? That'll not only give you a second backup of
the data, but it'll be on a different machine in case of a drive crash or
something like that. Just set it to synchronize when the person exits
Outlook. You might even be able to automate it with the GP template from
the office resource kit. We've been doing that for years - the only thing
to watch out for is that if the server mailbox crashes, you take the
appropriate steps to make sure that an empty mailbox doesn't synchronize,
thereby overwriting the items in the OST.


"Javier Gomez" <javier_gomez@remove.this.bit.engineer.com> wrote in message
news:uqTWUkprDHA.2432@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hi Polp,
>
> I usually consider a bad idea to run Exmerge on a regular basis for backup
> purposes. Use NTBackup and if you want to be able to restore a single
> mailbox... juts increase the retention time of deleted items (same
effect).
>
> However, if you still want to do it... here's a post that might help you:
>
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=OiVZ7QHrDHA.2528%40TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
>
> This way you won't need to edit that file each time you create/delete an
> account.
>
> Hope that helps !
>
> --
> -Javier
>
> << SBS ROCKS !!! >>
>
> "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> news:umfC8RprDHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > i try to use exmerge as second level backup, so i want to schedule it,
so
> i
> > need to call it in batch mode, so i need to have properly prepared ini
> file,
> > which will use another file with user mailbox list... and for that list
I
> > need uses's DN name which I was asking for...
> >
> > "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> > news:OP299IprDHA.1760@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > first
> > > Please do not cross post as it only makes matters more confusing most
> > times
> > >
> > > You should not need to do anything to the ini file normally. what are
> you
> > > trying to accomplish specifically??
> > >
> > > --
> > > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > > -------------------------
> > > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so that
> all
> > > may benefit from the information.
> > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > news:OIl1ADnrDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot to get it.
> > > >
> > > > thanks
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: how to get DN (distinguish name) of user ? by Polp

Polp
Wed Nov 19 14:40:37 CST 2003

well, why all of you talking about exmerge and not about mz question? I
really really need that DN name , doesnt matter why i like exmerge backup
... so any idea how to get user's DN name from w2000????


"Dave Nickason" <gwdibble@NOSPAM.frontiernet.net> wrote in message
news:Ok%23KQcrrDHA.684@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Javier - I agree about the deleted item retention in 99% of cases. We had
a
> public folder with 1000+ contacts, where a user accidentally deleted the
> data from one field on each record. The ability to restore that folder
from
> backup saved a ton of work in contacting all the people to recreate the
> data.
>
> Polp - Instead of exmerge as a second backup, how about creating an OST
file
> in each user's mail profile? That'll not only give you a second backup of
> the data, but it'll be on a different machine in case of a drive crash or
> something like that. Just set it to synchronize when the person exits
> Outlook. You might even be able to automate it with the GP template from
> the office resource kit. We've been doing that for years - the only thing
> to watch out for is that if the server mailbox crashes, you take the
> appropriate steps to make sure that an empty mailbox doesn't synchronize,
> thereby overwriting the items in the OST.
>
>
> "Javier Gomez" <javier_gomez@remove.this.bit.engineer.com> wrote in
message
> news:uqTWUkprDHA.2432@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Hi Polp,
> >
> > I usually consider a bad idea to run Exmerge on a regular basis for
backup
> > purposes. Use NTBackup and if you want to be able to restore a single
> > mailbox... juts increase the retention time of deleted items (same
> effect).
> >
> > However, if you still want to do it... here's a post that might help
you:
> >
>
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=OiVZ7QHrDHA.2528%40TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
> >
> > This way you won't need to edit that file each time you create/delete an
> > account.
> >
> > Hope that helps !
> >
> > --
> > -Javier
> >
> > << SBS ROCKS !!! >>
> >
> > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > news:umfC8RprDHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > i try to use exmerge as second level backup, so i want to schedule it,
> so
> > i
> > > need to call it in batch mode, so i need to have properly prepared ini
> > file,
> > > which will use another file with user mailbox list... and for that
list
> I
> > > need uses's DN name which I was asking for...
> > >
> > > "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in
message
> > > news:OP299IprDHA.1760@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > first
> > > > Please do not cross post as it only makes matters more confusing
most
> > > times
> > > >
> > > > You should not need to do anything to the ini file normally. what
are
> > you
> > > > trying to accomplish specifically??
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > > > -------------------------
> > > > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so
that
> > all
> > > > may benefit from the information.
> > > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > > news:OIl1ADnrDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot to get it.
> > > > >
> > > > > thanks
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: how to get DN (distinguish name) of user ? by Cris

Cris
Wed Nov 19 15:04:46 CST 2003

First the reason we are discussing it is that part of the benefit of this
forum is trying to educate users/admins on alternatives to procedures they
are performing that gives them a better result.

have you checked the exmerge.log file after you run exmerge once manually.
It should give you the information you are looking for. According to what
I've read in the Knowledge Base, the DN is usually Lastname, Firstname.

you might also search at www.slipstick.com

--
Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
-------------------------
Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so that all
may benefit from the information.
"Polp" <p.hanzlik@sh.cvut.cz> wrote in message
news:OUIGi2trDHA.2380@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> well, why all of you talking about exmerge and not about mz question? I
> really really need that DN name , doesnt matter why i like exmerge backup
> ... so any idea how to get user's DN name from w2000????
>
>
> "Dave Nickason" <gwdibble@NOSPAM.frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> news:Ok%23KQcrrDHA.684@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > Javier - I agree about the deleted item retention in 99% of cases. We
had
> a
> > public folder with 1000+ contacts, where a user accidentally deleted the
> > data from one field on each record. The ability to restore that folder
> from
> > backup saved a ton of work in contacting all the people to recreate the
> > data.
> >
> > Polp - Instead of exmerge as a second backup, how about creating an OST
> file
> > in each user's mail profile? That'll not only give you a second backup
of
> > the data, but it'll be on a different machine in case of a drive crash
or
> > something like that. Just set it to synchronize when the person exits
> > Outlook. You might even be able to automate it with the GP template
from
> > the office resource kit. We've been doing that for years - the only
thing
> > to watch out for is that if the server mailbox crashes, you take the
> > appropriate steps to make sure that an empty mailbox doesn't
synchronize,
> > thereby overwriting the items in the OST.
> >
> >
> > "Javier Gomez" <javier_gomez@remove.this.bit.engineer.com> wrote in
> message
> > news:uqTWUkprDHA.2432@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > Hi Polp,
> > >
> > > I usually consider a bad idea to run Exmerge on a regular basis for
> backup
> > > purposes. Use NTBackup and if you want to be able to restore a single
> > > mailbox... juts increase the retention time of deleted items (same
> > effect).
> > >
> > > However, if you still want to do it... here's a post that might help
> you:
> > >
> >
>
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=OiVZ7QHrDHA.2528%40TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
> > >
> > > This way you won't need to edit that file each time you create/delete
an
> > > account.
> > >
> > > Hope that helps !
> > >
> > > --
> > > -Javier
> > >
> > > << SBS ROCKS !!! >>
> > >
> > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > news:umfC8RprDHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > i try to use exmerge as second level backup, so i want to schedule
it,
> > so
> > > i
> > > > need to call it in batch mode, so i need to have properly prepared
ini
> > > file,
> > > > which will use another file with user mailbox list... and for that
> list
> > I
> > > > need uses's DN name which I was asking for...
> > > >
> > > > "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in
> message
> > > > news:OP299IprDHA.1760@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > first
> > > > > Please do not cross post as it only makes matters more confusing
> most
> > > > times
> > > > >
> > > > > You should not need to do anything to the ini file normally. what
> are
> > > you
> > > > > trying to accomplish specifically??
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > > > > -------------------------
> > > > > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so
> that
> > > all
> > > > > may benefit from the information.
> > > > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > > > news:OIl1ADnrDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot to get
it.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > thanks
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: how to get DN (distinguish name) of user ? by Polp

Polp
Wed Nov 19 15:42:36 CST 2003

sure i have checked exmerge.ini after manual run, but users list is the
only thing exmerge do not write down to ini file.
i have tryed several combinations of DN with no luck, will try your tip
later, thanks for it. I was just suprised that I wasnt able to find it after
several hours of trying ...

thanks

"Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:%23h%23bwCurDHA.2880@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> First the reason we are discussing it is that part of the benefit of this
> forum is trying to educate users/admins on alternatives to procedures they
> are performing that gives them a better result.
>
> have you checked the exmerge.log file after you run exmerge once manually.
> It should give you the information you are looking for. According to
what
> I've read in the Knowledge Base, the DN is usually Lastname, Firstname.
>
> you might also search at www.slipstick.com
>
> --
> Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> -------------------------
> Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so that all
> may benefit from the information.
> "Polp" <p.hanzlik@sh.cvut.cz> wrote in message
> news:OUIGi2trDHA.2380@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > well, why all of you talking about exmerge and not about mz question? I
> > really really need that DN name , doesnt matter why i like exmerge
backup
> > ... so any idea how to get user's DN name from w2000????
> >
> >
> > "Dave Nickason" <gwdibble@NOSPAM.frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> > news:Ok%23KQcrrDHA.684@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > Javier - I agree about the deleted item retention in 99% of cases. We
> had
> > a
> > > public folder with 1000+ contacts, where a user accidentally deleted
the
> > > data from one field on each record. The ability to restore that
folder
> > from
> > > backup saved a ton of work in contacting all the people to recreate
the
> > > data.
> > >
> > > Polp - Instead of exmerge as a second backup, how about creating an
OST
> > file
> > > in each user's mail profile? That'll not only give you a second
backup
> of
> > > the data, but it'll be on a different machine in case of a drive crash
> or
> > > something like that. Just set it to synchronize when the person exits
> > > Outlook. You might even be able to automate it with the GP template
> from
> > > the office resource kit. We've been doing that for years - the only
> thing
> > > to watch out for is that if the server mailbox crashes, you take the
> > > appropriate steps to make sure that an empty mailbox doesn't
> synchronize,
> > > thereby overwriting the items in the OST.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Javier Gomez" <javier_gomez@remove.this.bit.engineer.com> wrote in
> > message
> > > news:uqTWUkprDHA.2432@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > Hi Polp,
> > > >
> > > > I usually consider a bad idea to run Exmerge on a regular basis for
> > backup
> > > > purposes. Use NTBackup and if you want to be able to restore a
single
> > > > mailbox... juts increase the retention time of deleted items (same
> > > effect).
> > > >
> > > > However, if you still want to do it... here's a post that might help
> > you:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=OiVZ7QHrDHA.2528%40TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
> > > >
> > > > This way you won't need to edit that file each time you
create/delete
> an
> > > > account.
> > > >
> > > > Hope that helps !
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > -Javier
> > > >
> > > > << SBS ROCKS !!! >>
> > > >
> > > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > > news:umfC8RprDHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > i try to use exmerge as second level backup, so i want to schedule
> it,
> > > so
> > > > i
> > > > > need to call it in batch mode, so i need to have properly prepared
> ini
> > > > file,
> > > > > which will use another file with user mailbox list... and for that
> > list
> > > I
> > > > > need uses's DN name which I was asking for...
> > > > >
> > > > > "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in
> > message
> > > > > news:OP299IprDHA.1760@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > first
> > > > > > Please do not cross post as it only makes matters more confusing
> > most
> > > > > times
> > > > > >
> > > > > > You should not need to do anything to the ini file normally.
what
> > are
> > > > you
> > > > > > trying to accomplish specifically??
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > > > > > -------------------------
> > > > > > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup
so
> > that
> > > > all
> > > > > > may benefit from the information.
> > > > > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:OIl1ADnrDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot to get
> it.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > thanks
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: how to get DN (distinguish name) of user ? by Mark

Mark
Wed Nov 19 20:58:00 CST 2003

As someone that has used Exmerge a bunch, I thank God each time it runs
without flaw. Unfortunately, that is no way near 100% of the time. Using
exmerge is something that should ONLY be done occasionally as it is not a
reliable app.

--
Sincerely,
Mark Mancini, CCA, CCNA, Master CIW&CI, CNE 4&5, MCSE+I 4&2000
www.MCSE2000.com
www.AppLauncher.com



"Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
news:umfC8RprDHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> i try to use exmerge as second level backup, so i want to schedule it, so
i
> need to call it in batch mode, so i need to have properly prepared ini
file,
> which will use another file with user mailbox list... and for that list I
> need uses's DN name which I was asking for...
>
> "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:OP299IprDHA.1760@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > first
> > Please do not cross post as it only makes matters more confusing most
> times
> >
> > You should not need to do anything to the ini file normally. what are
you
> > trying to accomplish specifically??
> >
> > --
> > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > -------------------------
> > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so that
all
> > may benefit from the information.
> > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > news:OIl1ADnrDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot to get it.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: how to get DN (distinguish name) of user ? by Ben

Ben
Thu Nov 20 09:28:37 CST 2003

Cris didn't say the exmerge.ini file. Check the exmerge.LOG file instead.
You may find the information there.

--
Ben Winzenz
Network Engineer
Gardner & White

Exchange FAQ's: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm
Exchange 2000 FAQ's: http://www.swinc.com/resource/e2kfaq.htm


"Polp" <p.hanzlik@sh.cvut.cz> wrote in message
news:e0iDLZurDHA.3744@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> sure i have checked exmerge.ini after manual run, but users list is the
> only thing exmerge do not write down to ini file.
> i have tryed several combinations of DN with no luck, will try your tip
> later, thanks for it. I was just suprised that I wasnt able to find it
after
> several hours of trying ...
>
> thanks
>
> "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:%23h%23bwCurDHA.2880@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > First the reason we are discussing it is that part of the benefit of
this
> > forum is trying to educate users/admins on alternatives to procedures
they
> > are performing that gives them a better result.
> >
> > have you checked the exmerge.log file after you run exmerge once
manually.
> > It should give you the information you are looking for. According to
> what
> > I've read in the Knowledge Base, the DN is usually Lastname, Firstname.
> >
> > you might also search at www.slipstick.com
> >
> > --
> > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > -------------------------
> > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so that
all
> > may benefit from the information.
> > "Polp" <p.hanzlik@sh.cvut.cz> wrote in message
> > news:OUIGi2trDHA.2380@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > well, why all of you talking about exmerge and not about mz question?
I
> > > really really need that DN name , doesnt matter why i like exmerge
> backup
> > > ... so any idea how to get user's DN name from w2000????
> > >
> > >
> > > "Dave Nickason" <gwdibble@NOSPAM.frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> > > news:Ok%23KQcrrDHA.684@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > Javier - I agree about the deleted item retention in 99% of cases.
We
> > had
> > > a
> > > > public folder with 1000+ contacts, where a user accidentally deleted
> the
> > > > data from one field on each record. The ability to restore that
> folder
> > > from
> > > > backup saved a ton of work in contacting all the people to recreate
> the
> > > > data.
> > > >
> > > > Polp - Instead of exmerge as a second backup, how about creating an
> OST
> > > file
> > > > in each user's mail profile? That'll not only give you a second
> backup
> > of
> > > > the data, but it'll be on a different machine in case of a drive
crash
> > or
> > > > something like that. Just set it to synchronize when the person
exits
> > > > Outlook. You might even be able to automate it with the GP template
> > from
> > > > the office resource kit. We've been doing that for years - the only
> > thing
> > > > to watch out for is that if the server mailbox crashes, you take the
> > > > appropriate steps to make sure that an empty mailbox doesn't
> > synchronize,
> > > > thereby overwriting the items in the OST.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Javier Gomez" <javier_gomez@remove.this.bit.engineer.com> wrote in
> > > message
> > > > news:uqTWUkprDHA.2432@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Hi Polp,
> > > > >
> > > > > I usually consider a bad idea to run Exmerge on a regular basis
for
> > > backup
> > > > > purposes. Use NTBackup and if you want to be able to restore a
> single
> > > > > mailbox... juts increase the retention time of deleted items (same
> > > > effect).
> > > > >
> > > > > However, if you still want to do it... here's a post that might
help
> > > you:
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=OiVZ7QHrDHA.2528%40TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
> > > > >
> > > > > This way you won't need to edit that file each time you
> create/delete
> > an
> > > > > account.
> > > > >
> > > > > Hope that helps !
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > -Javier
> > > > >
> > > > > << SBS ROCKS !!! >>
> > > > >
> > > > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > > > news:umfC8RprDHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > i try to use exmerge as second level backup, so i want to
schedule
> > it,
> > > > so
> > > > > i
> > > > > > need to call it in batch mode, so i need to have properly
prepared
> > ini
> > > > > file,
> > > > > > which will use another file with user mailbox list... and for
that
> > > list
> > > > I
> > > > > > need uses's DN name which I was asking for...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in
> > > message
> > > > > > news:OP299IprDHA.1760@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > first
> > > > > > > Please do not cross post as it only makes matters more
confusing
> > > most
> > > > > > times
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > You should not need to do anything to the ini file normally.
> what
> > > are
> > > > > you
> > > > > > > trying to accomplish specifically??
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > > > > > > -------------------------
> > > > > > > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup
> so
> > > that
> > > > > all
> > > > > > > may benefit from the information.
> > > > > > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:OIl1ADnrDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot to
get
> > it.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > thanks
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: how to get DN (distinguish name) of user ? by Polp

Polp
Thu Nov 20 15:46:40 CST 2003

well I have read a lot in this news about exmerge saying completely other
words ...

"Mark Mancini" <info@NOSPAMmcse2000.com> wrote in message
news:OlmLaIxrDHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> As someone that has used Exmerge a bunch, I thank God each time it runs
> without flaw. Unfortunately, that is no way near 100% of the time. Using
> exmerge is something that should ONLY be done occasionally as it is not a
> reliable app.
>
> --
> Sincerely,
> Mark Mancini, CCA, CCNA, Master CIW&CI, CNE 4&5, MCSE+I 4&2000
> www.MCSE2000.com
> www.AppLauncher.com
>
>
>
> "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> news:umfC8RprDHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > i try to use exmerge as second level backup, so i want to schedule it,
so
> i
> > need to call it in batch mode, so i need to have properly prepared ini
> file,
> > which will use another file with user mailbox list... and for that list
I
> > need uses's DN name which I was asking for...
> >
> > "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> > news:OP299IprDHA.1760@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > first
> > > Please do not cross post as it only makes matters more confusing most
> > times
> > >
> > > You should not need to do anything to the ini file normally. what are
> you
> > > trying to accomplish specifically??
> > >
> > > --
> > > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > > -------------------------
> > > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so that
> all
> > > may benefit from the information.
> > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > news:OIl1ADnrDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot to get it.
> > > >
> > > > thanks
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: how to get DN (distinguish name) of user ? by Dan

Dan
Thu Nov 20 23:10:09 CST 2003

Specifying Mailboxes To Be Processed
When running in batch mode, to have the program to process only certain
mailboxes, follow the steps below:



1) Create a text file containing the Distinguished Names (DN) of the
mailboxes to be processed. Each DN should be entered on a separate line. Say
this file is called C:\MAILBOXES.TXT

2) Enter the name of the file created in Step 1, in
FileContainingListOfMailboxes entry of the .INI file.

3) Specify the name of the Exchange Server using the SourceServerName
or DestServerName INI file entries.

4) Specify the .INI file modified in Step 2 on the command line, using
the -F option, when running ExMerge.exe. The command line used will be
similar to:



EXMERGE -B -F C:\EXMERGE.INI



A sample DN: /o=Org1/ou=Sales/cn=Recipients/cn=User1



From what I've read of this thread--you weren't constructing your DN
properly.



HTH,

--
Dan Winter, MCSE
Microsoft Exchange Support

Please do not send email directly to this alias. This alias is for newsgroup
purposes only.
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

"Ben Winzenz" <benwinzenz@NOSPAM.gardnerwhite.com> wrote in message
news:OuxA5r3rDHA.3744@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Cris didn't say the exmerge.ini file. Check the exmerge.LOG file instead.
> You may find the information there.
>
> --
> Ben Winzenz
> Network Engineer
> Gardner & White
>
> Exchange FAQ's: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm
> Exchange 2000 FAQ's: http://www.swinc.com/resource/e2kfaq.htm
>
>
> "Polp" <p.hanzlik@sh.cvut.cz> wrote in message
> news:e0iDLZurDHA.3744@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > sure i have checked exmerge.ini after manual run, but users list is the
> > only thing exmerge do not write down to ini file.
> > i have tryed several combinations of DN with no luck, will try your tip
> > later, thanks for it. I was just suprised that I wasnt able to find it
> after
> > several hours of trying ...
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23h%23bwCurDHA.2880@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > First the reason we are discussing it is that part of the benefit of
> this
> > > forum is trying to educate users/admins on alternatives to procedures
> they
> > > are performing that gives them a better result.
> > >
> > > have you checked the exmerge.log file after you run exmerge once
> manually.
> > > It should give you the information you are looking for. According to
> > what
> > > I've read in the Knowledge Base, the DN is usually Lastname,
Firstname.
> > >
> > > you might also search at www.slipstick.com
> > >
> > > --
> > > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > > -------------------------
> > > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so that
> all
> > > may benefit from the information.
> > > "Polp" <p.hanzlik@sh.cvut.cz> wrote in message
> > > news:OUIGi2trDHA.2380@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > well, why all of you talking about exmerge and not about mz
question?
> I
> > > > really really need that DN name , doesnt matter why i like exmerge
> > backup
> > > > ... so any idea how to get user's DN name from w2000????
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Dave Nickason" <gwdibble@NOSPAM.frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:Ok%23KQcrrDHA.684@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Javier - I agree about the deleted item retention in 99% of cases.
> We
> > > had
> > > > a
> > > > > public folder with 1000+ contacts, where a user accidentally
deleted
> > the
> > > > > data from one field on each record. The ability to restore that
> > folder
> > > > from
> > > > > backup saved a ton of work in contacting all the people to
recreate
> > the
> > > > > data.
> > > > >
> > > > > Polp - Instead of exmerge as a second backup, how about creating
an
> > OST
> > > > file
> > > > > in each user's mail profile? That'll not only give you a second
> > backup
> > > of
> > > > > the data, but it'll be on a different machine in case of a drive
> crash
> > > or
> > > > > something like that. Just set it to synchronize when the person
> exits
> > > > > Outlook. You might even be able to automate it with the GP
template
> > > from
> > > > > the office resource kit. We've been doing that for years - the
only
> > > thing
> > > > > to watch out for is that if the server mailbox crashes, you take
the
> > > > > appropriate steps to make sure that an empty mailbox doesn't
> > > synchronize,
> > > > > thereby overwriting the items in the OST.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Javier Gomez" <javier_gomez@remove.this.bit.engineer.com> wrote
in
> > > > message
> > > > > news:uqTWUkprDHA.2432@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > Hi Polp,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I usually consider a bad idea to run Exmerge on a regular basis
> for
> > > > backup
> > > > > > purposes. Use NTBackup and if you want to be able to restore a
> > single
> > > > > > mailbox... juts increase the retention time of deleted items
(same
> > > > > effect).
> > > > > >
> > > > > > However, if you still want to do it... here's a post that might
> help
> > > > you:
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=OiVZ7QHrDHA.2528%40TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
> > > > > >
> > > > > > This way you won't need to edit that file each time you
> > create/delete
> > > an
> > > > > > account.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hope that helps !
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > -Javier
> > > > > >
> > > > > > << SBS ROCKS !!! >>
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:umfC8RprDHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > i try to use exmerge as second level backup, so i want to
> schedule
> > > it,
> > > > > so
> > > > > > i
> > > > > > > need to call it in batch mode, so i need to have properly
> prepared
> > > ini
> > > > > > file,
> > > > > > > which will use another file with user mailbox list... and for
> that
> > > > list
> > > > > I
> > > > > > > need uses's DN name which I was asking for...
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote
in
> > > > message
> > > > > > > news:OP299IprDHA.1760@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > first
> > > > > > > > Please do not cross post as it only makes matters more
> confusing
> > > > most
> > > > > > > times
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > You should not need to do anything to the ini file normally.
> > what
> > > > are
> > > > > > you
> > > > > > > > trying to accomplish specifically??
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > > > > > > > -------------------------
> > > > > > > > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the
newsgroup
> > so
> > > > that
> > > > > > all
> > > > > > > > may benefit from the information.
> > > > > > > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > news:OIl1ADnrDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > > I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot to
> get
> > > it.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > thanks
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>



Re: how to get DN (distinguish name) of user ? by Polp

Polp
Sun Nov 23 07:10:48 CST 2003

yes, you are the first who said what I wanted to hear, thank you
"Dan Winter [MSFT]" <dwinter@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:%23b3AE3%23rDHA.3496@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Specifying Mailboxes To Be Processed
> When running in batch mode, to have the program to process only certain
> mailboxes, follow the steps below:
>
>
>
> 1) Create a text file containing the Distinguished Names (DN) of the
> mailboxes to be processed. Each DN should be entered on a separate line.
Say
> this file is called C:\MAILBOXES.TXT
>
> 2) Enter the name of the file created in Step 1, in
> FileContainingListOfMailboxes entry of the .INI file.
>
> 3) Specify the name of the Exchange Server using the
SourceServerName
> or DestServerName INI file entries.
>
> 4) Specify the .INI file modified in Step 2 on the command line,
using
> the -F option, when running ExMerge.exe. The command line used will be
> similar to:
>
>
>
> EXMERGE -B -F C:\EXMERGE.INI
>
>
>
> A sample DN: /o=Org1/ou=Sales/cn=Recipients/cn=User1
>
>
>
> From what I've read of this thread--you weren't constructing your DN
> properly.
>
>
>
> HTH,
>
> --
> Dan Winter, MCSE
> Microsoft Exchange Support
>
> Please do not send email directly to this alias. This alias is for
newsgroup
> purposes only.
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.
>
> "Ben Winzenz" <benwinzenz@NOSPAM.gardnerwhite.com> wrote in message
> news:OuxA5r3rDHA.3744@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > Cris didn't say the exmerge.ini file. Check the exmerge.LOG file
instead.
> > You may find the information there.
> >
> > --
> > Ben Winzenz
> > Network Engineer
> > Gardner & White
> >
> > Exchange FAQ's: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm
> > Exchange 2000 FAQ's: http://www.swinc.com/resource/e2kfaq.htm
> >
> >
> > "Polp" <p.hanzlik@sh.cvut.cz> wrote in message
> > news:e0iDLZurDHA.3744@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > sure i have checked exmerge.ini after manual run, but users list is
the
> > > only thing exmerge do not write down to ini file.
> > > i have tryed several combinations of DN with no luck, will try your
tip
> > > later, thanks for it. I was just suprised that I wasnt able to find it
> > after
> > > several hours of trying ...
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >
> > > "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com> wrote in
message
> > > news:%23h%23bwCurDHA.2880@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > First the reason we are discussing it is that part of the benefit of
> > this
> > > > forum is trying to educate users/admins on alternatives to
procedures
> > they
> > > > are performing that gives them a better result.
> > > >
> > > > have you checked the exmerge.log file after you run exmerge once
> > manually.
> > > > It should give you the information you are looking for. According
to
> > > what
> > > > I've read in the Knowledge Base, the DN is usually Lastname,
> Firstname.
> > > >
> > > > you might also search at www.slipstick.com
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > > > -------------------------
> > > > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the newsgroup so
that
> > all
> > > > may benefit from the information.
> > > > "Polp" <p.hanzlik@sh.cvut.cz> wrote in message
> > > > news:OUIGi2trDHA.2380@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > > well, why all of you talking about exmerge and not about mz
> question?
> > I
> > > > > really really need that DN name , doesnt matter why i like exmerge
> > > backup
> > > > > ... so any idea how to get user's DN name from w2000????
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Dave Nickason" <gwdibble@NOSPAM.frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> > > > > news:Ok%23KQcrrDHA.684@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > Javier - I agree about the deleted item retention in 99% of
cases.
> > We
> > > > had
> > > > > a
> > > > > > public folder with 1000+ contacts, where a user accidentally
> deleted
> > > the
> > > > > > data from one field on each record. The ability to restore that
> > > folder
> > > > > from
> > > > > > backup saved a ton of work in contacting all the people to
> recreate
> > > the
> > > > > > data.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Polp - Instead of exmerge as a second backup, how about creating
> an
> > > OST
> > > > > file
> > > > > > in each user's mail profile? That'll not only give you a second
> > > backup
> > > > of
> > > > > > the data, but it'll be on a different machine in case of a drive
> > crash
> > > > or
> > > > > > something like that. Just set it to synchronize when the person
> > exits
> > > > > > Outlook. You might even be able to automate it with the GP
> template
> > > > from
> > > > > > the office resource kit. We've been doing that for years - the
> only
> > > > thing
> > > > > > to watch out for is that if the server mailbox crashes, you take
> the
> > > > > > appropriate steps to make sure that an empty mailbox doesn't
> > > > synchronize,
> > > > > > thereby overwriting the items in the OST.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Javier Gomez" <javier_gomez@remove.this.bit.engineer.com> wrote
> in
> > > > > message
> > > > > > news:uqTWUkprDHA.2432@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > Hi Polp,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I usually consider a bad idea to run Exmerge on a regular
basis
> > for
> > > > > backup
> > > > > > > purposes. Use NTBackup and if you want to be able to restore a
> > > single
> > > > > > > mailbox... juts increase the retention time of deleted items
> (same
> > > > > > effect).
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > However, if you still want to do it... here's a post that
might
> > help
> > > > > you:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=OiVZ7QHrDHA.2528%40TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > This way you won't need to edit that file each time you
> > > create/delete
> > > > an
> > > > > > > account.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hope that helps !
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > -Javier
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > << SBS ROCKS !!! >>
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:umfC8RprDHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > i try to use exmerge as second level backup, so i want to
> > schedule
> > > > it,
> > > > > > so
> > > > > > > i
> > > > > > > > need to call it in batch mode, so i need to have properly
> > prepared
> > > > ini
> > > > > > > file,
> > > > > > > > which will use another file with user mailbox list... and
for
> > that
> > > > > list
> > > > > > I
> > > > > > > > need uses's DN name which I was asking for...
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" <crishannanospam@mindspring.com>
wrote
> in
> > > > > message
> > > > > > > > news:OP299IprDHA.1760@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > > first
> > > > > > > > > Please do not cross post as it only makes matters more
> > confusing
> > > > > most
> > > > > > > > times
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > You should not need to do anything to the ini file
normally.
> > > what
> > > > > are
> > > > > > > you
> > > > > > > > > trying to accomplish specifically??
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > > > Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> > > > > > > > > -------------------------
> > > > > > > > > Please do not directly to me but rather reply to the
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> > > > > > > > > "Polp" <polp@email.cz> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > > news:OIl1ADnrDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > > > I need it to create exmerge ini file..and dont know hot
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