JK Compaq Proliant, 512MB RAM, RAID1 for Operating System, RAID5 drives for the Database. If possible place the Logs on a separate drive (RAID1 should be ok). PIII 800mhz or faster is more than enough.
Don't go by the Microsoft recommendations. If possible, place Exchange on a Member Server in a Domain, rather than a Domain Controller. One of my clients is a 12 user base, they have a PIII 700 with 512MB RAM and is a DC (Only Server in the Domain). If money is not an issue, try to make the server as fault tolerant as possible. Hope this helps! Might sound overspecced, but prices are cheap for RAM / Storage. Simon Weaver NT Domain Administrator Ext. 5544 Tel: 02392-705544 (Direct Dial) [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Jonathan K [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 19 October 2001 01:03:PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Server sizing I just need some suggestions on server sizing and configuration. I am new to using Exchange and I want to verify/confirm some information and outside vendor is giving me. I have about 30 users that I want to put on exchange 2k. I need to determine the server hardware config. (ie. hard drive space, cpu, etc.). Thanks everyone for all your help. JK List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm ... This email is for the intended addressee only. If you have received it in error then you must not use, retain, disseminate or otherwise deal with it. Please notify the sender by return email. The views of the author may not necessarily constitute the views of Astrium Limited. Nothing in this email shall bind Astrium Limited in any contract or obligation. Astrium Limited Gunnels Wood Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 2AS List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm