XADM: Pause Option Not Available With Exchange Admin on Cluster

 Last reviewed: February 10, 1998
Article ID: Q175568
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.5

SYMPTOMS

The Windows NT Cluster Service Administrator page only lists online and offline options for the Exchange services; a Pause option is not available. Because pausing a service, such as the Directory Exchange Agent (DXA), may be necessary, this can be a problem.

CAUSE

The Windows NT Cluster Service Administrator page does not allow a paused status for a service. Therefore, Pause is not an option. Only online and offline options are available.

WORKAROUND

The Pause button and paused status can be viewed from the Control Panel Services icon. The following steps are recommended if pausing a service is necessary:

  1. In Windows NT Cluster Service Administrator, take the Exchange service offline.

  2. From the Control Panel Services icon, start the Exchange service.

  3. As required, pause the Exchange service from the Control Panel.

  4. When you finish performing any tasks to the Exchange Server computer, continue the service (it should start running again).

  5. In Windows NT Cluster Service Administrator, bring the Exchange service online. 
Keywords          : XADM
Component         : Admin
Version           : WinNT:5.5
Platform          : winnt
Solution Type     : kbworkaround

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Last reviewed: February 10, 1998
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