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We're about to do our first-ever SBS install--and want to do it right, of course. &nbsp;This server will be running a mid-range accounting app and Exchange server. &nbsp;I've read info saying that you should set up 3 partitions--one for operating system, one for programs, and one for data. &nbsp;Is this really beneficial and worthwhile? &nbsp;If so, should I partition the drive as C:, D:, and E:? &nbsp;What ratios should I use for space allocation?<br />
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And in case this matters...this first install is for a small four-user office and will only have a single 80GB IDE hard drive (for now...and yes, I do realize this is not good!). &nbsp;But my next install will be for a 15-user office with a three drive RAID-5 setup. &nbsp;So I'm asking the above questions with these factors in mind, if they make a difference. &nbsp;TIA<br />
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We're about to do our first-ever SBS install--and want to do it right, of course.  This server will be running a mid-range accounting app and Exchange server.  I've read info saying that you should set up 3 partitions--one for operating system, one for programs, and one for data.  Is this really beneficial and worthwhile?  If so, should I partition the drive as C:, D:, and E:?  What ratios should I use for space allocation?

And in case this matters...this first install is for a small four-user office and will only have a single 80GB IDE hard drive (for now...and yes, I do realize this is not good!).  But my next install will be for a 15-user office with a three drive RAID-5 setup.  So I'm asking the above questions with these factors in mind, if they make a difference.  TIA



Should I partition a new SBS install?

Small Business Server (SBS) is a line of server operating systems targeted at small businesses by bundling the operating system with a number of other Microsoft products that would normally need to be purchased or licensed separately. The most notable inclusions are Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint and ISA/TMG (Microsoft's firewall and proxy server).