In the majority of shops I manage - there is no choice. Single server shops where the cost to have a BDC or even MS is over the budget. Keep in mind - the hardware is only a SMALL part of the cost. Most of the shops don't do Exchange - they go for POP mail. However, when the problem of shared contacts and calendars rears it's ugly head - Exchange is the solution.
Steve Clark Clark Systems Support, LLC AVIEN Charter Member "Who's watching your network?" www.clarksupport.com 301-610-9584 voice 240-465-0323 Efax The data furnished in connection with this document is deemed by Clark Systems Support, LLC., to contain proprietary and privileged information and shall not be disclosed or used for the benefit of others without the prior written permission of Clark Systems Support, LLC. -----Original Message----- From: William Lefkovics [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 4:22 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Why would anyone install Exchange on a PDC? I will always advise not to, but it works fine. The reasons not to: performance - not as big an issue today due to beefier machines recoverability - you better have a good BDC somewhere or tears are gonna fall. William -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Kennedy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 1:18 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Why would anyone install Exchange on a PDC? Cost? Whenever possible install Exchange on a stand alone server. Kevin Kennedy (K2) Network Administrator Mahi Networks, Inc. 707-283-1336 List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm