Publisher server is dead

[DmitrySUT]

I had configured chema Pub - Sub.

Active Master Version: 6.1.2.1000-13

Pub server have being corrupted. Pub's operation system was lost from behind power faulty. Now, I have working Sub server only with two hunderd IP phones.

I haven't Pub's backup copy.

Is there mehod for resolve this situation. I need return Pub server. But I can't stop Sub. Can I restore Pub using Sub database?

Who can share ducuments or self expirience?

Dmitry

[clileikis]

Hi there,

I'd suggest getting a TAC case opened. I've heard of cases in which they were able to convert a subscriber database into a publisher, however not guaranteed by any means.

HTH,

Chris

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[Jonathan Schulenberg]

This won't do Dimitry any good; however, I'm adding this in case others find this thread in the future. This exact scenario has occured far too many times. Cisco actually added a process for this, but not until 8.5(1) I'm afraid.

The Disaster Recovery System now has an option to rebuild a publisher from a subscriber copy of the database. The Disaster Recovery System Administration Guide covers this (see step 12).

[DmitrySUT]

Thank Jonathan, in other word in my case I need to do fresh install Pub server and manually recreate all telephony. After that reinstall Sub? Must be new installation only?

[Jonathan Schulenberg]

According to the documentation you have to rebuild this from scratch in that release. There's no documented process for doing what you want; however, it is conceivably possible as clileikis suggested. It's unlikely but TAC may have a manual process for doing it in older releases.

Your Cisco AM has the power to override contract entitlement rules and open a TAC case for you. Ask them for a favor. Typically if you're planning to buy ESW/UCSS coverage again in the near future and have a good working relationship with the AM, they'll help you out.

[DmitrySUT]

But I haven't workng smartnet for TAC requests.