Remove-StorageGroup (RTM)
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 will reach end of support on April 11, 2017. To stay supported, you will need to upgrade. For more information, see Resources to help you upgrade your Office 2007 servers and clients.
Applies to: Exchange Server 2007
Use the Remove-StorageGroup cmdlet to delete a storage group.
Syntax
Remove-StorageGroup -Identity <StorageGroupIdParameter> [-DomainController <Fqdn>]
Detailed Description
To run the Remove-StorageGroup 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 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. |
DomainController |
Optional |
Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Fqdn |
To specify the fully qualified domain name of the domain controller that writes this configuration change to Active Directory, include the DomainController parameter on the command. |
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Example
In this example, the Remove-StorageGroup cmdlet is used to remove the storage group named "Storage Group 3."
Remove-StorageGroup -Identity "Exchange-Server-1.Contoso.com\Storage Group 3"
A storage group's log files are not removed when you remove the storage group. If you want to remove the storage group's log files, they must be removed from your computer manually.