Exchange server stopping mail transport
3 times in the last week I've arrived in the office to find our email not working.
When I log on to the Exchange 2003 server, there is a yellow warning icon in the system tray notifying me of low virtual memory.
I restart the server and everything is OK.
In trying to find out why this is happening, I've discovered that the Mail store is 82GB (well above the 75GB limit of Exchange Standard).
Apart from asking users to manage their mailboxes, what else can I do to reduce the size of the mail store?
I need this server to continue functioning for a few more months while we discuss Hosted vs On-premise Exchange 2013.
It is a Windows Server 2003 Standard running Exchange 2003 Standard.
We have all latest updates installed, 4GB RAM.
I have 3-6GB virtual memory set. And I'm using the /3GB and /userva switches in the boot.ini.
There is a few more than 60 users in total.
I have deleted items retention for 1 week. Logging on for track & trace, and a 2GB mailbox size limit.
Thanks in advance
When I log on to the Exchange 2003 server, there is a yellow warning icon in the system tray notifying me of low virtual memory.
I restart the server and everything is OK.
In trying to find out why this is happening, I've discovered that the Mail store is 82GB (well above the 75GB limit of Exchange Standard).
Apart from asking users to manage their mailboxes, what else can I do to reduce the size of the mail store?
I need this server to continue functioning for a few more months while we discuss Hosted vs On-premise Exchange 2013.
It is a Windows Server 2003 Standard running Exchange 2003 Standard.
We have all latest updates installed, 4GB RAM.
I have 3-6GB virtual memory set. And I'm using the /3GB and /userva switches in the boot.ini.
There is a few more than 60 users in total.
I have deleted items retention for 1 week. Logging on for track & trace, and a 2GB mailbox size limit.
Thanks in advance
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That won't resolve it but expanding the size in registry will.
http://www.petri.co.il/change_store_size_limits_ex2003_sp2.htm
You could also create another store and migrate some of the users there although if you're planning to move to a different solution soon, you might not want to bother.
http://www.petri.co.il/change_store_size_limits_ex2003_sp2.htm
You could also create another store and migrate some of the users there although if you're planning to move to a different solution soon, you might not want to bother.
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The store size limit was increased a year or so ago. In my question, I say that the DB is 82GB (above the 75GB limit).
I also said that it's Exchange 2k3 standard. Standard is limited to one mail store.
I also said that it's Exchange 2k3 standard. Standard is limited to one mail store.
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What about reducing the deleted mail retention, or reducing historical logging...?
Will either of these reduce the .edb and .stm file sizes?
I've already cracked the whip about mailbox maintenance and have dropped 3.5Gb by showing users how to Archive... I'll do what you suggested and reduce the size limits for the "peons" and leave the others at 2GB.
Will either of these reduce the .edb and .stm file sizes?
I've already cracked the whip about mailbox maintenance and have dropped 3.5Gb by showing users how to Archive... I'll do what you suggested and reduce the size limits for the "peons" and leave the others at 2GB.
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The domain has been active since 98 and this server was built in 2009. I've always had the deleted items retention at 3 days until about 12 months ago when I increased it to 7 days.
I might have to reduce it again.
We've gained about 20 users in the last year, so things have grown a lot...
With the deleted users, I forward their account for 3 months and export everything to a local PST for backup then empty their account. After 3 months I delete the account from the server, and then after 6 months, remove their mailbox.
I think the issue here is that we've hit the limits for both the software and the hardware we have. Hence the discussion of hosted vs another on-premise...
Thanks for your help mate
I might have to reduce it again.
We've gained about 20 users in the last year, so things have grown a lot...
With the deleted users, I forward their account for 3 months and export everything to a local PST for backup then empty their account. After 3 months I delete the account from the server, and then after 6 months, remove their mailbox.
I think the issue here is that we've hit the limits for both the software and the hardware we have. Hence the discussion of hosted vs another on-premise...
Thanks for your help mate
You've got good policies in place and unfortunately not much you can do about it at this stage.
Good luck with the decision making - it's a tough one and usually comes down to money...
Good luck with the decision making - it's a tough one and usually comes down to money...
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What about the Exchange store limit and the frequent dismounting?