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Q196393: XADM: Move Server Wizard Error "Server Contains Public Folders"

Article: Q196393
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): WinNT:5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 07-MAY-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run the Exchange Server 5.5 Move Server Wizard, the following error may
occur:

  WARNING: The server '<server name>' contains public folders. These
  public folders and their contents will be removed from this server as
  part of the move process.

  To ensure these folders remain available in the '<site name>' site
  after
  this server moves, verify that they are homed on a different server in
  the '<site name>' site before continuing.

CAUSE
=====

If there are any Public Folders homed on the server being moved this error will
occur.

WORKAROUND
==========

To work around this problem, verify that there is a replica of each Public
Folder on another server in the site and that the data has been replicated. Or
verify that the data has been backed up to a PST or News Group server. See
Public Folder in the Help file in the Move Server Wizard for more information on
saving Public Folder information.

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange550 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WinNT:5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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