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Import/Export process may fail after using Exmerge utility with Exchange 2003

Author: Yuval Sinay MVP
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SUMMARY

The following knowledgebase will help you to resolve Import/Export process fails after using Exmerge utility with Exchange 2003.
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SYMPTOMS

 
When you are trying to use Exmerge utility to export/import data from Exchange 2003, the
 
import/export process may fail.
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CAUSE

 
Exchange 2003 introduce new permissions limitation that limit by default the ability of "Administrator" account, "Administrators",
 
"Domain Admin" and "Enterprise Admins" group members have access to the users mailbox.
 
 
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RESOLUTION

 
Verity that the user account that is used for import/export operation have the correct
 
permission to export/import data from the users mailboxes.
 
 
How to assign service account access to all mailboxes in Exchange Server 2003
 
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;821897
 
 
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MORE INFORMATION

 
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Security Hardening Guide
 
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2003/library/exsecure.mspx
 
Microsoft Exchange Server Mailbox Merge Wizard (ExMerge)
 
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=429163EC-DCDF-47DC-96DA-1C12D67327D5&displaylang=en
 
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition
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