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The database could not be upgraded to version 3.2. Error 0xfffff9bb.

The_database_could_not_be_upgraded_to_version_3_2__Error_0xfffff9bb (Rule)

Knowledge Base article:

Summary

This error is usually seen in upgrade situations. It indicates that the setup program was unable to upgrade the database to a particular version. The version number may vary.

Sample Event:

Event Type: Error

Event Source: MSExchangeIS Mailbox Store

Event Category: General

Event ID: 1187

Description: Database First storage group\Private Information Store (SERVER) could not be upgraded to version 3.2. Error 0xfffff9bb.

Causes

The database may be out of upgrade sequence or there may be a problem with consistency in the database.

Resolutions

There could be several reasons for this failure. Verify that the version of Exchange that you are using is compatible with the database version. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services for assistance running the Isinteg utility, and then try to upgrade the database again.

External

For more information about MSExchangeIS event 1187, see:

Element properties:

TargetMicrosoft.Exchange.ExchangeComponent.IS
CategoryEventCollection
EnabledTrue
Event_ID1187
Alert GenerateTrue
Alert SeverityWarning
Alert PriorityNormal
RemotableTrue
Alert Message
The database could not be upgraded to version 3.2. Error 0xfffff9bb.
{0}
Event LogApplication

Member Modules:

ID Module Type TypeId RunAs 
EventDS DataSource Microsoft.Windows.EventProvider Default
GenerateAlert WriteAction System.Health.GenerateAlert Default

Source Code:

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