> > vm and exchange are a bad combo as exchange is slow enough.
> > likes to monopolize the disk array
> >
> >
> We've been using exchange on VMware for 4 years and assp in a virtual
> debian for 2.5 years. We're using ESX server and our storage is FC SAN
> based. The performance is pretty good.
>
> There are almost no reasons anymore for not running virtual machines. We
> do get better uptime for our virtual machines than our physical hosts as
> we can migrate our VMs between physical hosts as needed. DR is also much
> easier (and cheaper) in a virtual environment.
>
> There are a few whitepapers about Exchange and VMware here:
> http://www.vmware.com/pdf/Virtualizing_Exchange2003.pdf
> http://www.vmware.com/pdf/exchange_best_practices.pdf
> http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vmmark_intro.pdf
>
> Lars
>
Lars the main problem there is cost. ESX server and the subsequent SAN with the
fiber lungs can easily make that project enter $25k+
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