- By the way, you can move the logins using this method:
HOW TO: Transfer Logins and Passwords Between Instances of SQL Server
http://www.support.microsoft.com/?id=246133
-To monitor the process you could use the jobs that perform the log
backups and restores. Have them email you if there is a failure. This is a
great way to email from SQL Server: XPSMTP --
http://sqldev.net/xp/xpsmtp.htm
You may find these KB articles helpful:
314515 INF: Frequently Asked Questions - SQL Server 2000 - Log Shipping
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=314515
323135 INF: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 - How to Set Up Log Shipping (White
Paper)
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=323135
325220 Support WebCast: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Log Shipping
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=325220
821786 Support WebCast: Microsoft SQL Server 2000: Using Log Shipping
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=821786
321247 HOW TO: Configure Security for Log Shipping
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=321247
Errors
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=329133