MSExchangeIS 1088
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Details
Product Name |
Exchange |
Product Version |
14.0 |
Event ID |
1088 |
Category |
Error |
Symbolic Name |
msgidDatabaseRenamedFatal |
Message Text |
The database could not be started because the distinguished name (DN) %2 of mailbox database "%3" does not match the DN of directory %1.%n%n The database may have been restored to a computer that is in an organization or site different from the original database. |
Explanation
This Error event indicates that the Exchange mailbox database has a domain or organization name that is different from the name that is stored in Active Directory directory service. Typically, this situation occurs in server recovery situations.
The restored database cannot be part of a different Exchange organization.
User Action
To resolve this problem, you have to reinstall the server that is running Exchange by using the organization name that is displayed in the event ID 1088 error message.
For an overview of ADSI Edit, see ADSIedit Overview in the Windows Server TechCenter.
For more information about this event, see MSExchangeIS 1088: Cannot mount database because of invalid legacyExchangeDN.
For More Information
If you are not already doing so, consider running the Exchange tools, which have been created to help you analyze and troubleshoot your Exchange environment. These tools can help make sure that your configuration aligns with Microsoft best practices. They can also help you identify and resolve performance issues and improve mail flow. To run these tools, go to the Toolbox node of the Exchange Management Console. To learn more about these tools, see Managing Tools in the Toolbox.