I've read documentation indicating a fine tuned deleted item retention policy and an enforceable mailbox quota policy should be considered when looking at DB sizing as well.
Disclaimer: I'm not an exchange expert and currently have 3 DB's all under 200GB each. Also, interested in how other admins configure their deleted item retention policy if different than the standard 30 day period. On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 2:41 PM, Sean Martin <seanmarti...@gmail.com> wrote: > The database size recommendations are based on your RTO. If you're relying > on tape backup, keep the DBs under 200GB. If you have more than 3 copies of > your DBs in a DAG, than the size recommendations will grow. Read this > http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2009/11/09/453117.aspx and download the > storage calculator. > > - Sean > > On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 9:33 AM, Paul Hutchings > <paul.hutchi...@mira.co.uk>wrote: > >> I've been getting conflicting suggestions on the sensible maximum >> database size to use when we go to Exchange 2010. >> >> Initially we should be going with a single HT/CAS/MBX box with a view to >> perhaps bringing in a DAG pretty soon. >> >> Some people are suggesting 200gb is the biggest they'd let a single >> database grow to, some MS docs suggest 2tb. >> >> If I split our users across three databases we'd be well under 200gb per >> database but if we increase mailbox quotas we may stray above. >> >> Assuming proper storage/lots of IOPS/spindles etc. what is the "sweet >> spot"? >> >> Between SAN snapshots and our backup software I'm not expecting RTO/RPO to >> be a significant issue. >> >> Thanks, >> Paul >> ------------------------------ >> *MIRA Ltd* >> >> Watling Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0TU, England >> Registered in England and Wales No. 402570 >> VAT Registration GB 100 1464 84 >> >> The contents of this e-mail are confidential and are solely for the use of >> the intended recipient. If you receive this e-mail in error, please delete >> it and notify us either by e-mail, telephone or fax. You should not copy, >> forward or otherwise disclose the content of the e-mail as this is >> prohibited. >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist >> > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com > with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist > --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist
