New mbx database in Exch07

I have Exchange 2007 SP2 with all roles on a single 2008 SP2 server. I want to create a new storage group and database and move some mailboxes to it. When doing this with a test mailbox, all messages send to or from that mailbox get stuck in the queue, labelled unreachable. The error is "There is currently no route to the mailbox database." I've tried this twice.
Do I just need to create the database and just leave it for a while or am I missing a step?

Also is there any issue moving the First Storage Group? I accidentally left it on the C: drive during the install. There's about 5 malboxes that I can't afford to disrupt.

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luckybob

As far as the second mailbox store, I am not a 100% without looking it up. With the mailbox store being on the c: drive, just dismount the store, move it to second drive/SAN and remount. There will be downtime while you copy the mailbox store, but it should not create issues if it is done during maintenance or off hours.

mikedisd2

Cool thanks. I'll just schedule a time and move the First Store.

I waited a day and the new database sorted itself out. I can now move my mailbox to it and have it work fine.

Claymoore

Just about every configuration change in Exchange has an undocumented step of 'wait for AD replication'. It can be a real pain when you are dealing with remote sites on custom replication schedules.

mikedisd2

Claymoore wrote: »

Just about every configuration change in Exchange has an undocumented step of 'wait for AD replication'. It can be a real pain when you are dealing with remote sites on custom replication schedules.

Yep, a real pain when in a hurry, or panicking to make urgent "corrections".

astorrs

Claymoore wrote: »

Just about every configuration change in Exchange has an undocumented step of 'wait for AD replication'. It can be a real pain when you are dealing with remote sites on custom replication schedules.

Yup that's why I learned how to do most of those tasks via PowerShell - just so I could specify -DomainController etc.