RE: Clustering Exchange

[Benjamin Winzenz]

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Let's just say that I am not in any way referring to the ability of the product (Exchange, or whatever else) to actually BE clustered, or the fact that it is cluster-aware, rather, I am referring to the actual ability of some to set up the cluster. Ben Winzenz, MCSE Network/Systems Administrator Peregrine Systems -----Original Message----- From: Arnold, Jamie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 1:50 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Clustering Exchange   Huh?   Can you elaborate? -----Original Message----- From: Benjamin Winzenz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 12:57 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Clustering Exchange However, the level of "cluster-aware" is very dependant on the person that is setting it up.....  I can think of some that I would not want setting up any types of clusters. Ben Winzenz, MCSE Network/Systems Administrator Peregrine Systems -----Original Message----- From: Rick Ward - HQ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 12:52 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Clustering Exchange   For 5.5 I say NIYET - Is it doable but you gain no real advantages in doing it, as 5.5 isn't truly "cluster aware". For XCHG2000 I say DAH - "IF" you have a solid cluster solution with known HCL Server hardware. I recommend Compaq's cluster solutions as I have the most/best experiences with it overall and the FIBRE channel connectivity is SWEET. XCHG2000 is cluster aware. Plan to spend lotsomoney on your hardware however.. it ain't cheap. -Rick -----Original Message----- From: Callan, Chris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 9:33 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Clustering Exchange My immediate supervisor mentioned that when we finally get new Exchange Servers that we should have them clustered.  Now I have never clustered servers before and wouldn't know how to start, but I just wanted to get everyone's opinions on the subject to begin with.  How hard is it to do, and how is it to maintain.  What are the pro's and con's.  Any help would be appreciated. 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 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 List Charter and FAQ at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com/exchange_list_charter.htm