30 users isn't that many for an Exchange server but your hardware
configuration really depends on a lot of factors such as the type of
users you'll have (i.e. heavy users/light users), volume of traffic
received, what other services will be running on the exchange server
(i.e. virus scanner,
Title: RE: Server sizing
Generally I ask how much of a budget I have and then make sure I get as powerful a system as I can.
30 isn't alot of users. I've got 50 on an old HP 166 w/96megs - NT4, Ex5.5.
-Original Message-
From: Robin Lawrie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday
Title: RE: Server sizing
Agreed. If there is a budget you will be constrained by that. Sometimes
though the people with the purse strings have no idea how much things cost and
will ask IT to provide a quote. In that case, you can price a system based on
the specs you suggest as opposed
Title: RE: Server sizing
The HP
was here when I got here. Several years ago it was a decent machine,
spec-wise. Of course you wouldn't buy one like that now.
I
understand they don't always get it. I've just been adept at coming up
with a decent config off the Dell or HP sites, and give
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-Original Message-
From: WEAVER, Simon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 4:18 AM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Server sizing
JK
Sorry forgot to add ... storage would be something like an 18GB Hard Drive
for the DB's (3 for RAID5) and 2 x 9GB
Go with Dell, HP, or IBM , 3-18 gig disk or 4-9 gig Raid. P3/866 with 1
meg. More memory is better. Four disks give smoother transitions if one
fails. It will cost about 5K which includes three years of service.
Compaq cost to much (about $1,200 more), limits your ability to use third
party
-Original Message-
From: Lefkovics, William [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 12:38 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Server sizing
Compaq has an assortment of Server Sizer tools. They are not necessarily
the final word, nor is Compaq, but they might provide
performance in a RAID 5 config...
Heidi
-Original Message-
From: Ellery July [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 3:49 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Server sizing
Go with Dell, HP, or IBM , 3-18 gig disk or 4-9 gig Raid. P3/866 with 1
meg. More
:58 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Server sizing
Isn't it better to have one container setup as a mirror for OS drive core
EXCHANGE installation and another RAID 5 container setup for logs, store,
etc.
I thought I read a tip here from someone noting not to RAID 5 the whole
shaabang
Yes, it is better but not needed and provides no significant benefit in this
situation.
ellery
-Original Message-
From: Ratini Heidi - IL [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 3:58 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Server sizing
Isn't it better to have
We easily run 150 users per Exchange server with on Dell 2300
(P400/256MB/HW-RAID5) with average utilization below 20%, meaning that you
can run 30 users on darn near anything that is considered a low-level
server. Just check the list FAQ for suggestions on disk allocation and
virus software.
: Friday, October 19, 2001 3:57 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Server sizing
For performance and disaster recovery, without going into detail, the most
important installation aspect in my mind is to maintain the logs and
databases on separate spindles.
William
-Original Message
For a small business, those separate spindles can even be separate, single
IDE drives.
William
-Original Message-
From: Ellery July [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 2:09 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Server sizing
William I understand your point
Subject:RE: Server sizing
For a small business, those separate spindles can even be
separate, single
IDE drives.
William
-Original Message-
From: Ellery July [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED
ago, and are
approaching $100.
-Original Message-
From: Marty Richards [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 6:01 PM
To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Server sizing
Has anyone played with the newer motherboards that support onboard IDE raid?
I was looking
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