49.1 Restoring a Domain

Typically, damage to the domain database (wpdomain.db) can be repaired using the database maintenance tools provided in the GroupWise Administration Console. For more information, see Maintaining Domain and Post Office Databases.

If damage to the domain database is so severe that rebuilding the database is not possible:

  1. Stop the MTA for the domain.

  2. Use the backup software for your platform to restore the domain database into the domain folder.

    For more information, see Backing Up a Domain.

  3. Restart the MTA for the domain.

  4. To update the restored domain database with administrative changes made since it was backed up, replicate information in the primary domain database to the restored domain database.

    For more information, see Replicating Secondary Domains, Post Offices, and Libraries

    If the restored domain database is for the primary domain, see Synchronizing the Primary Domain from a Secondary Domain.