Your argument against is accurate. Additional arguments against:
- A dual-role system will have to work harder. This isn't an issue if your peak user load is well below what the machine can handle. - Even if you choose to install Exchange on a DC, you'll still want to have at least one other DC for the domain. Your argument for is irrelevant. The helpdesk can connect to any machine that has Active Directory Users and Computer and the Exchange System Manager installed on it and is a member of the forest. The primary argument against is: - Cost. However, a DC can usually be on a comparatively inexpensive system. Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP kcCC+I Tech Consultant hp Services Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Wassink, Mw. A. Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 8:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Install Exchange 2000 as a DC or not? Hi, Can some of you give me some advice whether or not to setup an Exchange 2000 server as a DC? We are building up a totally new forest consisting of a single domain and containing one Ex2000 machine. Sofar we have the following arguments: An argument for NOT making the Ex2000 machine a DC is that in case of disaster recovery the machine is easier to be recovered. An argument for making it a DC is that the helpdesk can manage mailboxes by connecting via whatever DC. Regards, Annemieke _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
