Windows 2003 partition setup

[Myron Oakley]

I have installed Windows 2003 server on a new Dell 2900. This machine has
a raid 5 config of 500 gig. I took the default c: partition size of 12 gig
when I installed. This machine will be run Terminal server and also act as
a file server. I have now realize with Program Files and Document and
Settings folders on this partition we'll have immediate problem. I'm either
going to have to resize the C: partition *or* reconfigure the system with
these folders on a new drive. There isn't a lot of information on this
subject available. How are the real world admins doing this? My gut
reaction is to simply divide the array right in two 250 gig volumes, C: and
D: This would provide plenty of space for user profiles and program files,
the D: drive would handle file server space exclusively.

TIA

Myron Oakley
PCM

 

[Eric]

RE: Windows 2003 partition setup

I have mine (250gig) set up as a
c: w/ 25gig, which is plenty of room if you manage it. kind of makes you
(without stress) so is good at keeping maintained
d: w/54 gig, for all programs and some documents
K: w/ what is left as file share and media drive
L: w/ 20 for my db files (only) and what have-yous

can't say I have ever had stroage problems of any kind and can schedule
sevices on one at a time makes things flow with a bit of ease.

what You want is what will fill Your Needs. Unless you have a large db that
needs space: splint into three or more. C, D, K what ever. a drive per
specific situation would not be off the mark either.

Eric

"Myron Oakley" wrote:

> I have installed Windows 2003 server on a new Dell 2900. This machine has
> a raid 5 config of 500 gig. I took the default c: partition size of 12 gig
> when I installed. This machine will be run Terminal server and also act as
> a file server. I have now realize with Program Files and Document and
> Settings folders on this partition we'll have immediate problem. I'm either
> going to have to resize the C: partition *or* reconfigure the system with
> these folders on a new drive. There isn't a lot of information on this
> subject available. How are the real world admins doing this? My gut
> reaction is to simply divide the array right in two 250 gig volumes, C: and
> D: This would provide plenty of space for user profiles and program files,
> the D: drive would handle file server space exclusively.
>
> TIA
>
> Myron Oakley
> PCM
>
>
>

 

[Ace Fekay [MVP]]

Re: Windows 2003 partition setup

In news:OpFJURHVIHA.2368@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
Myron Oakley <moakley@pcmli.com> typed:
> I have installed Windows 2003 server on a new Dell 2900. This
> machine has a raid 5 config of 500 gig. I took the default c:
> partition size of 12 gig when I installed. This machine will be run
> Terminal server and also act as a file server. I have now realize
> with Program Files and Document and Settings folders on this
> partition we'll have immediate problem. I'm either going to have to
> resize the C: partition *or* reconfigure the system with these
> folders on a new drive. There isn't a lot of information on this
> subject available. How are the real world admins doing this? My
> gut reaction is to simply divide the array right in two 250 gig
> volumes, C: and D: This would provide plenty of space for user
> profiles and program files, the D: drive would handle file server
> space exclusively.
> TIA
>
> Myron Oakley
> PCM

How many drive in the array? Frankly in your scenario, I would just leave
the whole thing as one large drive because I believe in a drive letter per
spindle.

However when ordering such a machine, for all of our clients, I usually opt
to have a minimum of 5 drives broken down into two RAID1 drives (mirrored)
for C: drive, and 3 or more (depending on budget and the server's physical
capacity) configured in a RAID5 array for data storage.


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[Ryan Hanisco]

RE: Windows 2003 partition setup

Hi Myron,

I agree with the other comments that have been posted. A 12 GB C: partition
is workable, though I usually opt for 20-25 GB.

Since this is a server, you should have almost no one logging on to it so
the profiles/ Documents & Settings shouldn't be a big issue, right?? If you
are doing roaming profiles or folder redirection, these should certainly be
moved to the other partition. Remember, only OS things, not even apps should
be on that C: partition.

You might have an opportunity to gain some space by moving the Swap, but
this does make it do you can't do a full memory dump. Most people ignore
this warning as by the time they are down to the dump to fix a problem, they
are willing to start over. I will say that is has helped me a few times, and
I prefer to keep it.
--
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MCSE, MCTS: SQL 2005, Project+
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Chicago, IL

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"Myron Oakley" wrote:

> I have installed Windows 2003 server on a new Dell 2900. This machine has
> a raid 5 config of 500 gig. I took the default c: partition size of 12 gig
> when I installed. This machine will be run Terminal server and also act as
> a file server. I have now realize with Program Files and Document and
> Settings folders on this partition we'll have immediate problem. I'm either
> going to have to resize the C: partition *or* reconfigure the system with
> these folders on a new drive. There isn't a lot of information on this
> subject available. How are the real world admins doing this? My gut
> reaction is to simply divide the array right in two 250 gig volumes, C: and
> D: This would provide plenty of space for user profiles and program files,
> the D: drive would handle file server space exclusively.
>
> TIA
>
> Myron Oakley
> PCM
>
>
>

 

[Dominik Schastok]

Re: Windows 2003 partition setup

Hi Myron,

basically 12gig should be sufficient for a normal server, but I tend to
use about 25gig on new installation.
If you are going to use that server as a terminal server, I would
recommend to use more than 25gig, based on the number of users, that
will be using the server and the average size of the profiles.

I would use something like this, to get an idea on how much space you
need for c drive:

25gig + (( number of users + average size of profiles) * 2)

I don't think you will need 250gig, as this is by far too much for an OS
and some profiles.

If you need further help, just drop me a line.

Cheers
Dominik


In article <OpFJURHVIHA.2368@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl>,
"Myron Oakley" <moakley@pcmli.com> wrote:

> I have installed Windows 2003 server on a new Dell 2900. This machine has
> a raid 5 config of 500 gig. I took the default c: partition size of 12 gig
> when I installed. This machine will be run Terminal server and also act as
> a file server. I have now realize with Program Files and Document and
> Settings folders on this partition we'll have immediate problem. I'm either
> going to have to resize the C: partition *or* reconfigure the system with
> these folders on a new drive. There isn't a lot of information on this
> subject available. How are the real world admins doing this? My gut
> reaction is to simply divide the array right in two 250 gig volumes, C: and
> D: This would provide plenty of space for user profiles and program files,
> the D: drive would handle file server space exclusively.
>
> TIA
>
> Myron Oakley
> PCM

 

[stella]

a partition tool help you to resize the hard disk

a partition tool help you to resize the hard disk

Hi,Myron.
Have you ever used a partition tool to resize the partition of your computer? You can have a try and it will certainly surprise you.You can download a demo through this website:http://www.easeus.com/download.htm

 

[stella]

a partition tool help you to resize the hard disk

a partition tool help you to resize the hard disk

Hi,Myron.
Have you ever used a partition tool to resize the partition of your computer? You can have a try and it will certainly surprise you.You can download a demo through this website:http://www.easeus.com/download.htm

 

[stella]

a partition tool help you to resize the hard disk

a partition tool help you to resize the hard disk

Hi,Myron.
Have you ever used a partition tool to resize the partition of your computer? You can have a try and it will certainly surprise you.You can download a demo through this website:http://www.easeus.com/download.htm

 

[stella]

a partition tool help you to resize the hard disk

a partition tool help you to resize the hard disk

Hi,Myron.
Have you ever used a partition tool to resize the partition of your computer? You can have a try and it will certainly surprise you.You can download a demo through this website:http://www.easeus.com/download.htm

 

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