Move-StorageGroupPath
Applies to: Exchange Server 2007 SP1, Exchange Server 2007 SP2, Exchange Server 2007 SP3
Use the Move-StorageGroupPath cmdlet to set a new path for a storage group.
Syntax
Move-StorageGroupPath -Identity <StorageGroupIdParameter> [-ConfigurationOnly <SwitchParameter>] [-Confirm [<SwitchParameter>]] [-CopyLogFolderPath <NonRootLocalLongFullPath>] [-CopySystemFolderPath <NonRootLocalLongFullPath>] [-DomainController <Fqdn>] [-Force <SwitchParameter>] [-LogFolderPath <NonRootLocalLongFullPath>] [-SystemFolderPath <NonRootLocalLongFullPath>] [-WhatIf [<SwitchParameter>]]
Detailed Description
The Move-StorageGroupPath cmdlet sets a new path in the Active Directory directory service for the specified storage group object and then moves the related files to the new location. As part of executing this task, the associated databases are dismounted and remounted.
To run the Move-StorageGroupPath cmdlet, the account you use must be delegated the following:
- Exchange Server Administrator role and local Administrators group for the target server
For more information about permissions, delegating roles, and the rights that are required to administer Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, see Permission Considerations.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Identity |
Required |
Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.StorageGroupIdParameter |
Use the Identity parameter to specify the GUID or distinguished name that represents a specific storage group. You can also include the server name by using the format ServerName\StorageGroup. The Identity parameter label is optional. |
ConfigurationOnly |
Optional |
System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter |
The ConfigurationOnly parameter changes the configuration of the database without moving any files. A value of |
Confirm |
Optional |
System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter |
The Confirm parameter causes the command to pause processing and requires you to acknowledge what the command will do before processing continues. You don't have to specify a value with the Confirm parameter. |
CopyLogFolderPath |
Optional |
Microsoft.Exchange.Data.NonRootLocalLongFullPath |
The CopyLogFolderPath parameter indicates the folder where log files are stored for the storage group copy. The default path is <ExchangeInstallPath>\Mailbox\LocalCopies\<StorageGroupName>. The location for all directories must be local. Remote access disk drives are not permissible. This parameter can only be used when Local Continuous Replication is enabled on the server. Note: Do not confuse the CopyLogFolderPath parameter with the LogFolderPath parameter. |
CopySystemFolderPath |
Optional |
Microsoft.Exchange.Data.NonRootLocalLongFullPath |
The CopySystemFolderPath parameter indicates the folder where system files are stored for the storage group copy. The default path is <ExchangeInstallPath>\Mailbox\LocalCopies\<StorageGroupName>. This parameter can only be used when Local Continuous Replication is enabled on the server. Note: Do not confuse the CopySystemFolderPath parameter with the SystemFolderPath parameter. |
DomainController |
Optional |
Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Fqdn |
To specify the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the domain controller that writes this configuration change to Active Directory, include the DomainController parameter in the command. |
Force |
Optional |
System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter |
Include the Force parameter to force the command to execute without asking for user confirmation. |
LogFolderPath |
Optional |
Microsoft.Exchange.Data.NonRootLocalLongFullPath |
The LogFolderPath parameter indicates the folder where log files will be stored. The default path is <ExchangeInstallPath>\Mailbox<StorageGroupName>. Note: Do not confuse the LogFolderPath parameter with the CopyLogFolderPath parameter. |
SystemFolderPath |
Optional |
Microsoft.Exchange.Data.NonRootLocalLongFullPath |
The SystemFolderPath parameter indicates the folder where system files will be stored. The default path is <ExchangeInstallPath>\Mailbox<StorageGroupName>. Note: Do not confuse the SystemFolderPath parameter with the CopySystemFolderPath parameter. |
WhatIf |
Optional |
System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter |
The WhatIf parameter instructs the command to simulate the actions that it would take on the object. By using the WhatIf parameter, you can view what changes would occur without having to apply any of those changes. You don't have to specify a value with the WhatIf parameter. |
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Example
The following code is an example of how to use the Move-StorageGroupPath command.
Move-StorageGroupPath -Identity "Second Storage Group" -LogFolderPath:"D:\Mailbox\Second Storage Group" -SystemFolderPath:"D:\Mailbox\Second Storage Group"