Since the second storage group uses a second log files, you will have faster recovery time for your VIPs (if they are in the separate SG) when it comes to recovery.
Andrew MCSE (w2k/nt4) + CCNA -----Original Message----- From: Bailey, Matthew [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Posted At: Monday, June 09, 2003 12:55 PM Posted To: ExchangeDiscussion Conversation: Second Storage Group or Additional Mailbox Store Subject: RE: Second Storage Group or Additional Mailbox Store Then what is the upside? Why would you want two Information Stores? - Matt > -----Original Message----- > From: Webb, Andy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 12:02 PM > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: RE: Second Storage Group or Additional Mailbox Store > > > The downside is: > 1) it uses much more RAM to add a storage group vs. adding a > database or > just staying with one. > 2) it uses more space because there is a second set of STM > and log files > and single-instance-store is broken. > 3) it may take more backup time and backup tape > > I'm not arguing against doing it. Just stating facts. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bailey, Matthew [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Posted At: Monday, June 09, 2003 12:11 PM > Posted To: Microsoft Exchange > Conversation: Second Storage Group or Additional Mailbox Store > Subject: RE: Second Storage Group or Additional Mailbox Store > > > > > > > You don't say anything about why you think you need another > database, > > so there's not much more to recommend. > > > > > > Because my boss wants it. :-) > > The thought was to move the "VIP" users (read - the accounts that are > exceptions to the rules - mailbox size, mailbox cleanup, etc.) to the > second IS. I am still unclear if it improves performance to balance > users across multiple IS. > > Are there good reasons NOT to do this? > > > _________________________________________________________________ > List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm > Web Interface: > http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&t ext_mode=& lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&; lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ==================== This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
