This chapter describes techniques that can be used for Microsoft Exchange Server disaster recovery and disaster recovery planning. For quick answers to many frequently asked questions, see the "Frequently Asked Questions" section later in the chapter.
Because Microsoft Exchange Server uses Microsoft Windows NT security for authentication, you must include Windows NT operating system backup and restoration procedures in your planning, as well as procedures for Microsoft Exchange Server backup and restoration. Because of this relationship, Microsoft Exchange Server disaster recovery cannot be considered independently from Windows NT disaster recovery.
For complete information about Windows NT disaster recovery, see your Windows NT documentation. This chapter describes the aspects of recovery that are unique to Microsoft Exchange Server.