Re: Exch2003 disk/partitions setup recommendations

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

From: Nicolas Buache (n.buache_at_NOREPLYmyfirenet.com)
Date: 03/11/05 

Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:54:57 +0100

Hi,

If you hear Microsoft recommandation, you must separate all exchange
function on your repartition (system, program, bdd, log, ...)

But in your case, if I made the configuration, I think I would dedicate the
third drive for files... and put the exchange logs on the system on C or
D...

Perhaps, I don't have the best solution, but... If I'm on your case, I think
that I would ocnfigure it as that...
It's not easy to decide how to dispatch the files for better performances.

Best regards. 

-- 
Nicolas Buache
MCSE, MCSA, MCP, APS
There are no problems. There are only solutions.
Personal website:
http://www.myfirenet.com/~nbuache
Sign your emails with a personal key:
http://www.thawte.com/html/COMMUNITY/personal/index.html
Protect your web server with a SSL key:
https://www.t-refer.com/t-refer/CHNICOLA-1
"Gerald" <geraldchen2@gmail.com> wrote in message 
news:620b1ab0.0503110743.1fd7de9b@posting.google.com...
> Hi all,
>
> I am in process of setting up a new Exchange 2003 and I would like
> some feedbacks with regard 'the best' way to setup the disk and
> partitions in my case.
>
> This Win2003 server will be running as a member server and the
> following will be installed:
> (1) Act Dir  (2) Exch 2003  (3) NAV  & Spam filter.
>
> This server's main functions will be email server and file server.  I
> know it is not a good idea to run email and file server on a same box
> but due to the company's budget it will be!!
>
> It has HP SmartArray controller with six SCSI disks.
>
> Physical disks set #1 - Two SCSI disks mirrored and partitioned. OS
> and programs on C Volume and pagefile on D volume.
>
> Physical disks set #2 - Two SCSI disks mirrored (Exch database files)
>
> Physical disks set #3 - Two SCSI disks mirrored (Exch Tran logs, users
> files such as Word, Excel, etc..)
>
> Is this a good way to setup the disks/partition??  Feedbacks are
> appreciated.
>
> Thank you,

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Exchange Disaster Recovery Server
    ... The backup server is setup also in the lab so I ... >>> The Microsoft Exchange Server computer is not available. ... >>> Microsoft Exchange Server Information Store ...
    (microsoft.public.exchange2000.admin)
  • Re: Mail sitting in E2k3->E2k7 (Routing Group Connctor) Queue?
    ... I also have similar problem when some of the users somehow still sending to the old Routing group connectors? ... Looking at the Headers and the Queue on the 2003 server, ... Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007 will delay. ... Seems like I would also need a Routing Connector on the 2000 to bridge to ...
    (microsoft.public.exchange.connectivity)
  • Exchange 2003 SP1 periodicaly losses connection to active directory for about 30 minutes
    ... We have active directory in two servers but the mail server fails to ... the promotion of the server to active directory the exchange was up. ... After a Domain Controller is promoted to a Global Catalog, ...
    (microsoft.public.exchange.misc)
  • Re: LDAP Bind Unsuccessful
    ... We have a similar problem with Exchange 2003 and two DC servers 2003. ... After a Domain Controller is promoted to a Global Catalog, ... server that is designated to be a Global Catalog Server but did ...
    (microsoft.public.exchange2000.active.directory.integration)
  • Exchange 2003 SP1 periodicaly losses connection to active directory for about 30 minutes
    ... We have active directory in two servers but the mail server fails to ... the promotion of the server to active directory the exchange was up. ... After a Domain Controller is promoted to a Global Catalog, ...
    (microsoft.public.exchange.connectivity)