RAID configuration on windows server

Question

Hello,

RAID configuration on windows server 2016 considering AD and Exchange server 2016

Answer 1

Are you installing Exchange on a Domain Controller? Thats not recommended
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/plan-and-deploy/deployment-ref/ms-exch-setupreadiness-warninginstallexchangerolesondomaincontroller?view=exchserver-2019

For the storage supported and best practices by Exchange 2016, see:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/plan-and-deploy/deployment-ref/storage-configuration?view=exchserver-2019

Mailbox Calculator:
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/released-exchange-2013-server-role-requirements-calculator/ba-p/593922

Answer 2

It's recommended to use the calculator before you plan your servers/purchase the devices.
And do you consider virtulizing the servers? Virtual environments typically make more efficient use of server hardware, see pros and cons here:https://www.veeam.com/wp-virtualizing-exchange2013-right-way.html
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