Re: Windows 2003 SP1 - PAE mode on Ex2003 with 3/GB switch

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I believe the original recommendation from MS was to not use the PAE switch.
However this has since changed (Since W2K3 SP1) and the PAE switch has been
tested with both Exchange SP1 and SP2. I would leave the switch in.

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"philt" <philt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi,

I'm about to install Windows Server 2003 SP1 on our Exchange 2003 SP1
servers. We use the /3gb switch in boot.ini and I'm hoping for advice on
the
PAE mode which will be enabled after applying Windows Server 2003 SP1.
KB823440 advises not to disable PAE mode. Should I leave enabled or
disable
PAE mode after applying Windows 2003 SP1?

I had previous advice to run EXBPA which should tell me what to do, but it
doesn't. Maybe I need to install the SP1 then run ExBPA but I didn't want
to
try this until i get further advice.

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Phil


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