Do you really need some of the space back? Does the database have a substantial amount white space that you'll get back? If the answer to both those two questions is "yes", then the /D option is the only one that will get you what you want.
Does your database volume have enough space, i.e., 110% of the current database size in free space, to perform the defrag? If the answer is "no", then you should strongly consider the /T option to avoid wasting time on a failed attempt. The 110% figure is a worst-case. If a large percentage of your database is free (white) space, then you won't need as much extra space. 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 charles Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 9:25 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Exchange 5.5 defrag What is the best option to use when defragmenting the database? eseutil /d. The database is about 17Gb, should the temp option be used since the db is that big? thanks _________________________________________________________________ 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]
