Enterprise has (virtually) unlimited message storage, so it can easily support more than the equivalent of 2 or 3 (or more) standard edition servers. I think the real theory with building a large enterprise edition server is that it is 'large', has multiple redundant components and highly resilient to failure. A $2,600 server is not going to be as resilient.
I guess it's just different strokes for different organizational needs, but I do still accept your point though, as we had to make a decision about purchasing enterprise edition last year as well. We considered a second server, but in the end it was just more straightforward, and one less server to manage, to plump up for the enterprise upgrade. Mike -----Original Message----- From: Cary, Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 14 April 2004 21:58 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Mailbox store issues That's I good question I have been wondering myself. If a company is up against the 16GB limit of Exchange standard, should the upgrade to enterprise or get another standard box? Has anyone done any pricing comparison on: 1) One Big box running Enterprise. $3,999 Enterprise license. 2) Two small boxes running standard. $1,398 two Standard licenses. <http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/howtobuy/enterprise.asp> The $2,600 difference would almost buy the hardware for the second box. What am I missing? **Prices are retail, for whoever pays that. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 3:47 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Mailbox store issues I was given this suggestion my by boss: Why don't I setup a second exchange server then add an additional database to it? I am not exactly sure how that would work. How would two exchange servers that are not in a cluster function together? How would the mail reach the correct server? How would my users know where to pick up their mail? What are the issues with doing something like this? Chris -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henry, Christopher M. Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 1:09 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Mailbox store issues I am in between a rock and a hard place...It seems as if all our "interim fixes" has finally caught up to us. But anyway here is my situation (keep in mind I am not an exchange person...but in this case I have to be one) Two weeks before the roll out of our new windows 2003/exchange 2003 servers I put the whole thing on hold because I didn't believe the standard versions would help. I have been fighting to get the funds for the enterprise versions since then. However while poking around our exchange server I noticed that our storage group was fairly large, actually the size of the database is 15.7 gigs (keep in mind the maximum size is 16 gigs) my question is this: 1. Can I mount an exch 2000 database in exch 2003? (I know how to migrate users the long way...) 2. Is there a way to compress the database until I receive the necessary funds to upgrade? 3. How do you all deal with everyone using their email as filestorage? 4. Is there a quick fix for my large database issue. Chris _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with. ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk ________________________________________________________________________ Mike Scott IT Manager, Edinburgh Petroleum Services Ltd Research Park, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH14 4AP Tel: +44 (0) 131 449 4536 Fax: +44 (0) 131 449 5123 www.e-petroleumservices.com _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
