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You cannot run the Move-StorageGroupPath cmdlet after you install Exchange Server 2007 on a computer that does not belong to a CCR cluster

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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario. You install Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 on a computer that does not belong to a cluster continuous replication (CCR) cluster. The server name attribute in the Active Directory directory service is displayed in lowercase letters. In this scenario, you cannot run the Move-StorageGroupPath cmdlet. Also, you receive an error message that resembles the following error message:
Move-StorageGroupPath : This operation cannot be performed on a remote server or a clustered mailbox server in a cluster continuous replication environment. Please use the -ConfigurationOnly option and then manually move the files.
Parameter name: ConfigurationOnly
At line:1 char:22
+ Move-StorageGroupPath� <<<< -identity "Storage Group ID Parameter" -LogFolderPath "Non-root Local Long Full Path"
Note Typically, after you install Exchange Server 2007 on a computer that does not belong to a CCR cluster, the server name attribute in Active Directory is displayed in uppercase letters. For example, the server name attribute is displayed as CN=SERVER NAME.

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Workaround

To work around this problem, use the Move-StorageGroupPath cmdlet together with the -ConfigurationOnly option. Then, manually move the files and the logs.

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More information

For more information about the Move-StorageGroupPath cmdlet, run the Get-help Move-StorageGroupPath -detailed cmdlet in the Exchange Management Shell. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Start the Exchange Management Shell. To do this, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, and then click Exchange Management Shell.
  2. At the command prompt, type Get-help Move-StorageGroupPath -detailed, and then press ENTER.

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Keywords: KB943279, kbexpertiseinter, kbtshoot

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Article Info
Article ID : 943279
Revision : 1
Created on : 10/25/2007
Published on : 10/25/2007
Exists online : False
Views : 290