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Reason why you should down the exchange database while defragging is because Exchange itself does online defrags of itself.<br />
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If your Windows Defrag and the Exchange Online defrag run at the same time, you can have adverse effects.
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Reason why you should down the exchange database while defragging is because Exchange itself does online defrags of itself.

If your Windows Defrag and the Exchange Online defrag run at the same time, you can have adverse effects.

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I need to defrag the only drive on the server which has both data and the exchange database.<br />
The data needs it badly, I believe Exchange looks after itself.<br />
Is it safe to use the microsoft defrag tool?<br />
Should I stop the exchange service? Any other requirements?<br />
( I back up Exchange using Arcserve to document level.)<br />
Or what?<br />
Thanks<br />
Iain<br />
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I need to defrag the only drive on the server which has both data and the exchange database.
The data needs it badly, I believe Exchange looks after itself.
Is it safe to use the microsoft defrag tool?
Should I stop the exchange service? Any other requirements?
( I back up Exchange using Arcserve to document level.)
Or what?
Thanks
Iain



Can I use microsoft defrag on a server drive which contains BOTH data AND the exchange database

Servers are computing devices that are similar to desktop computers in that they have the same basic components, but are significantly different in size, configuration and purpose. Servers are usually accessed over a network, and many run unattended, without a computer monitor, input device, audio hardware or USB interfaces. Many servers do not have a graphical user interface (GUI), and are configured and managed remotely. Servers typically include hardware redundancy such as dual power supplies, RAID disk systems, and ECC memory, along with extensive pre-boot memory testing and verification. Critical components might be hot swappable, and to guard against overheating, servers might have more powerful fans or use water cooling.

Server Hardware

Exchange is the server side of a collaborative application product that is part of the Microsoft Server infrastructure. Exchange's major features include email, calendaring, contacts and tasks, support for mobile and web-based access to information, and support for data storage.

Exchange

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