Troubleshooting

The backup process is straightforward; it’s usually the restore process that is challenging. This section reviews common issues and areas to check should the process not go smoothly.

When running the Lync Server cmdlets, ensure you started the command shell in Administrator mode. Many cmdlets won’t work unless executed in an elevated privilege environment. The errors can often be cryptic and not explicitly say they failed because of a shell permissions issue.

Often, even after a clean restore, a server may not respond as expected. In this scenario, it is recommended to uninstall the Lync Server binaries from the system using the Programs and Features item in the Control Panel. After a reboot, reinstall Lync Server. The server ...

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