Server 2008 R2 with no page file
Hi. We have a server 2008 R2 standard box that I noticed has no page file on the C:\ drive. The system is running slow and there have been some exchange transport issues lately. Exchange is on the D:\ drive and the page file is system managed, hover it's currently at 8,000 and the system is recommending 12,000.
Just want to know if I should set a pagefile on the C:\ and if it's ok to play with the page file on the D:\ and set it manually higher.
Thanks
Just want to know if I should set a pagefile on the C:\ and if it's ok to play with the page file on the D:\ and set it manually higher.
Thanks
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See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2021748 for Microsoft's take on what size you should set the page file based on the amount of memory you have. More physical RAM is always better than more page file, and it is a standard practice to move the page file away from the system drive or drives containing active databases such as SQL or Exchange. Sometimes a fast flash drive is the answer. See also http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2160852 for more general information.
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Thanks everyone for your comments. there is 8GB of physical RAM in there. Server OS is installed on C:\ and Exchange is installed on D:\. Looks like the general consensus here is to move the page file to C:\ and look at increasing physical RAM. Am I correct in thinking on this line of though? Thanks again.
Increased physical RAM is always a good idea when possible and within budget. However moving the page file to the system drive will cause one of the best practices analyzers (BPA) to throw a notice up about it...they don't recommend it there.
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Memory dumps CAN be useful... but I've never done anything with a full one. The mini-dumps can be fairly easily read and can sometimes lead you to an exact driver or failed hardware device that caused the error.
1) I would add as much RAM as possible first...
2) If at all possible add fast flash memory (even USB flash drive if big & fast) as a supplement
If all else fails, yes, go ahead & allow extra page files, but try to add 1 or 2 first as better choices!