You didn't specifically ask about it, but a prime reason we usually discourage novices from clustering is that it definitely adds administrative complexity. I wouldn't recommend that anyone press an Exchange cluster into production without gaining a lot of experience first, and without ensuring that the administrative staff is well trained.
Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP Freelance E-Mail Philosopher Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups!T -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MSX Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 2:19 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: re: Getting started with Exchange 2003 server clustering Thanks again for all your feedback. This has certainly given me some food for thought in terms of clustering. I think that when even Microsoft admits something will add complexity to a network, its a clear sign that there are problems ahead. "Although clustering adds additional complexity to your messaging environment, it provides a number of advantages over using stand-alone (non-clustered) servers...." from: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/guides/E2k3HighAvGuide /20a2a32b-2643-4e98-ad2c-fe2148f96bd0.mspx Thanks once again, Luke _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To subscribe: http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To subscribe: http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
