How to Restore Zimbra LDAP Database Backup?
The segment has discussed the solution of “how to restore Zimbra LDAP database backup”. The method discussed further is one of the useful technique for disaster recovery. To access the approach, make sure to take backup of LDAP configurations when it is in good state.
Below is an error I have faced when trying to start Zimbra services:
After starting troubleshoot process, I came across the problem associated with LDAP database that cannot be repaired. The only way out to this was to build LDAP database again.
Step 1. Pause Zimbra Services
I have recent Zimbra LDAP backup in my server, stored at /opt/Zimbra/backup directory. However, first it is important to stop all Zimbra services.
Step 2. Zimbra LDAP Data Backup
Once Zimbra services are stopped, backup old stored data. Run this as a root user.
Again, create LDAP data folders and give accurate permissions.
Step 3. Restore Zimbra LDAP Database Backup
Now after having empty data directories, go to the directory with LDAP backup. If backups are archived, you will need to uncompress them before data restoration.
Uncompress configuration files of Zimbra LDAP.
Restore ldap-config.bak by making use of slapadd command – Run as Zimbra user.
Perform same for ldap.bak
Step 4. Now Start Zimbra Services
After done with restoration process, start all Zimbra services and start with Zimbra LDAP service.
When it is successful, bring up entire Zimbra services.
Do status verification and confirm that all services are in running state.
Now you can easily use Zimbra Admin UI and implement normal email administration remits.
Additional Solutions to Backup Zimbra Database
There are other third party applications available by using which you can backup Zimbra account data into cloud or desktop servers. Zimbra Converter is a complete all-in-one utility that allows to convert Zimbra Desktop files to heaps of file types such as PST, PDF, MSG, EML, MBOX, Office 365, Exchange Server, Gmail, G Suite and more. Besides the backup of Zimbra Desktop, you can also use Zimbra Server Backup Tool that allows to backup Zimbra server mails to multiple Cloud/Webmail/IMAP/Desktop accounts with accurate formatting properties and folder structure.
You can try free demo of both the applications and check the software features as well as performance of both the tools. The FREE DEMO allows to backup first 20 files from each folder free of cost.
