database status went to unknown so how to mount in ipless DAG??

Zohaib Yousuf 21 Reputation points
2023-10-29T11:09:32.11+00:00

Hi,
I have total three node exchange server 2016 IPLESS DAG in same site. suddenly database went to unknown status after two nodes down. so how to mount database.

 

1 node and primary file share witness server running.. please anyone suggest.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-10-30T08:31:48.97+00:00

    Hello partner,

    <<database went to unknown status after two nodes down.

    This seems to be expected behavior. In a three-node DAG, at least two nodes need to be active to maintain majority decision.

    https://supertekboy.com/2015/06/30/create-an-ip-less-dag-no-administrative-access-point/

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