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Extract from Solution emc104675 How to align partitions or volumes in Windows 2003 using the new diskpart align parameter
Upgrade to Windows 2003 SP1 or later. SP1 contains a new parameter for the "diskpart.exe" command-line utility called the "align" parameter.
To use the align parameter on a dynamic disk perform the following steps:
Julie Gibson
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Extract from Solution emc104675 How to align partitions or volumes in Windows 2003 using the new diskpart align parameter
Upgrade to Windows 2003 SP1 or later. SP1 contains a new parameter for the "diskpart.exe" command-line utility called the "align" parameter.
To use the align parameter on a dynamic disk perform the following steps:
Julie Gibson
Support Forums Moderator
Lars4_bf562a
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November 9th, 2006 17:00
diskextender
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November 16th, 2006 11:00
2. If we use Veratas volume manager, is the allignment still necessary?
julieg1
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November 16th, 2006 16:00
Microsoft Windows File System Alignment: An EMC Best Practice for Microsoft Windows Servers on Symmetrix and CLARiiON
Default installation and configuration of Windows Servers result in misaligned file systems on EMC storage arrays. The misalignment with EMC Symmetrix and CLARiiON internal architectures can impact optimal performance. This white paper describes this issu
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Date: 16-MAY-05 Edition:
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OS: Windows 2003,Windows 2000 Format: unknown
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diskextender
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November 17th, 2006 11:00
1. Should the utility be run when we create each and every volume on the system?
2. What I need to create a large volume that spans several disks?
3. What if I use a different volume manager (Veritas Volume manager for example, not native Microsoft), should I use the same utility as well?
Mich
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November 19th, 2006 16:00
1. Should the utility be run when we create each and every volume on the system?
Please refer to the whitepaper below.
2. What I need to create a large volume that spans several disks?
YES, refer to the whitepaper and Dynamic disks.
http://powerlink.emc.com/km/live1/en_US/Offering_Technical/White_Paper/H1445_Using_Diskpar_Align_Partition_ldv.pdf
3. What if I use a different volume manager (Veritas Volume manager for example, not native Microsoft), should I use the same utility as well?
YES, again refer to the whitepaper above.
Please note: the whitepaper above is for MBR disks. If you need to do the same for GPT disks, refer to this Technical_Document.
http://powerlink.emc.com/km/live1/en_US/Offering_Technical/Technical_Documentation/300-004-075_a01_elccnt_0.pdf
diskextender
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November 20th, 2006 05:00
Lars4_bf562a
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May 26th, 2007 12:00