Have you considered cloud based Exchange instead of setting up a complicated, expensive solution for 100-200 people? Just wondering
On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 1:03 PM, Eric <seag...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks for the feedback. I am looking at a backup solution as well as > planning for a disaster using something like Symantecs utility which > performs an image of the system that can be recovered on another Hyper-V or > VMware host. I have never used a tool like this for Exchange so thought > I'd get a bit of feedback :) We are looking at an affordable option for DR > in addition to general backups. > > Thanks! > Eric > > On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Paul Hutchings <paul.hutchi...@mira.co.uk > > wrote: > >> FOr 100 to 200 users gut reaction is that's absolutely fine. The >> Mailbox Sizing Spreadsheet will help but you're not likely be taxing any >> half-decent RAID. >> >> I'd probably increase the RAM because it's a cheap win. >> >> Backup? I'm not sure if you're asking just for Exchange or in general. >> You can back Exchange up using Windows Backup and then dump the backup >> file to tape/disk with your regular backup software. >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Eric [seag...@gmail.com] >> *Sent:* 16 February 2012 4:41 PM >> >> *To:* MS-Exchange Admin Issues >> *Subject:* Exchange 2010 Hardware & Backups >> >> We are looking at deploying Exchange 2010. I am trying to spec out >> the hardware and backup/disaster recovery plan. We have less than 100 >> users but may increase that slowly to 200. I've looked at the hardware >> recommendations from Microsoft but thought I'd be peoples "real world" >> feedback. Most likely we'll be deploying a single server installation, but >> we'd like to utilize virtualization if possible. What are peoples >> experiences with Hyper-V and or VMware ESXi? What sort of backup solutions >> are people using? I looked at a product like Symantec Backup Exec System >> Recovery Server Edition for example. >> >> My initial thoughts for hardware include: >> >> Dual Xeon Procs >> RAID 1 - OS >> RAID 6 w/ Hot Spare - Exchange >> 16 GB RAM >> Windows 2008 R2 Standard >> Hyper-V -> Windows 2008 R2 Standard w/Exchange 2010 >> >> Thoughts? Its been a while since i spec'd out a server for Exchange, and >> my last Exchange box was 2007 at a previous org. >> >> Thanks!! >> Eric >> >> >> >> --- >> 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 >> ------------------------------ >> *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 > -- smsadm --- 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
