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I Have i client who need ae a lotvsetup Exchange 2013 with HA and DAG.<br />
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I have <br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2 physical machines &nbsp;(Server x3550 M4) (!at the same room)!!!!<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1 Storage &nbsp;V3700 with 12 Disk 10K 600GB each.<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2 licences for windows SVRstd SNGL<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2 licences for exchange 2013 SvrStd<br />
The current &nbsp;database &nbsp;of my client via Kerio is almost 800GB.<br />
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I have a lot of questions for that project.<br />
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We need to setup a DC in Virtual Enviroment<br />
Also setup LUNS in Vmware &amp;&nbsp;install exchange 2013 with HA &amp;&nbsp;DAG.<br />
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What is the best scenario for ? 1 Big Database or we can separate them at 2.<br />
Also what about retention &amp;&nbsp;archive operations ?<br />
Is Better to use 2 online databases and 2 passive crossed at each server.<br />
What is the best setup for storage ? 1 raid 10 or 1 raid 10 for main databases and 1 raid 5 for archive databases.<br />
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What is the best suitable scenario for the above ..?
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I Have i client who need ae a lotvsetup Exchange 2013 with HA and DAG.

I have 
           2 physical machines  (Server x3550 M4) (!at the same room)!!!!
           1 Storage  V3700 with 12 Disk 10K 600GB each.
           2 licences for windows SVRstd SNGL
           2 licences for exchange 2013 SvrStd
The current  database  of my client via Kerio is almost 800GB.

I have a lot of questions for that project.

We need to setup a DC in Virtual Enviroment
Also setup LUNS in Vmware & install exchange 2013 with HA & DAG.

What is the best scenario for ? 1 Big Database or we can separate them at 2.
Also what about retention & archive operations ?
Is Better to use 2 online databases and 2 passive crossed at each server.
What is the best setup for storage ? 1 raid 10 or 1 raid 10 for main databases and 1 raid 5 for archive databases.

What is the best suitable scenario for the above ..?

Exchange 2013 setup With HA &amp; DAG  instructions and senarios

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Exchange 2013 setup With HA &amp; DAG instructions and senarios

Exchange 2013 setup With HA & DAG instructions and senarios