Topics Discussed in This White Paper

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

This paper provides detailed information about the hardware, software, and configuration of the Exchange server cluster, and explains why OTG chose the configuration. It also includes best practices for using server clusters, as well as information about several operational procedures that OTG uses to help make messaging highly reliable and available. The following topics are discussed.

  • Reasons for Using Server Clusters

  • OTG Objectives

  • Server Cluster Overview

  • How OTG Configures the Exchange Server Cluster

  • How OTG Backs Up the Server Cluster

  • How OTG Monitors the Server Cluster

  • Best Practices for Server Clusters