OMG Exchange Problem!!
The other day we had some network issues giong on, so in that timeframe, we ran windows updates on the servers. Our exchange server now take an hour and a half to log back in (applying computer settings).
I see that not all of the exchange services are starting, so I start googling those. I see one of the services are dependant on a Forefront service...so im thinking, ok, a forefront problem. I'll fix it, and exchange will start. Long story short, I uninstalled forefront completely and exchange still wont start. I checked out the windows update log, found that exchange rollup 4 was installed - so I uninstalled it and rebooted.
I'm all out of ideas. I dont know exchange well enough to know what I can do and not lose data. Can I reinstall exchange over the existing installation? I have very minimal knowlege of exchange overall, and am on the verge of having to get a contractor to come in and look at it.
Any advice is welcome. W2k3x64 - 2 dual core processors, 10GB ram...Exchange 2k7. Its a pretty clean install, just set it up a few months ago.
I see that not all of the exchange services are starting, so I start googling those. I see one of the services are dependant on a Forefront service...so im thinking, ok, a forefront problem. I'll fix it, and exchange will start. Long story short, I uninstalled forefront completely and exchange still wont start. I checked out the windows update log, found that exchange rollup 4 was installed - so I uninstalled it and rebooted.
I'm all out of ideas. I dont know exchange well enough to know what I can do and not lose data. Can I reinstall exchange over the existing installation? I have very minimal knowlege of exchange overall, and am on the verge of having to get a contractor to come in and look at it.
Any advice is welcome. W2k3x64 - 2 dual core processors, 10GB ram...Exchange 2k7. Its a pretty clean install, just set it up a few months ago.
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Error:
System Event Logs:The Microsoft Exchange Transport service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s).
App Event Logs:
Process MSEXCHANGEADTOPOLOGYSERVICE.EXE (PID=170
New A/C unit was cutting power to a core switch when the compressor kicked on.
Solved it this morning. Added Exchange computer account to the Domain Admin group.
MSExchangeADTopology failed to start
Thx everyone.
Tough spot. You did well there. In my experience four areas hurt you..core network, AD, databases and email. Always be prepared to log a support call with MS as they can help you with service dependencies without you running the risk of deinstalling things that could make matters much worse. I have logged about 4 such calls in my career, it didn't cost much and each time matters improved with Exchange, AD and last of all Terminal Server.