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VFCache accelerates Microsoft Exchange 2010?
Hi,
We have a customer that would like to accelerate his Microsoft Exchange 2010 DAG environment running on six Windows 2008 R2 physical servers.
I am serching for a document, URL, forum or discussion that describes how VFCache can accelerate this environment.
Can anybody point me in the right direction?
Thanks.
Regards,
Nikolaj
LouisLu
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June 12th, 2012 02:00
Nikolaj,
It is really a fresh question. I never think of it before. In most configuration, SATA or NL-SAS always can satisfy requirements in Exchange sizing. So I need some time to search for similar document talking on the unusual situation.
You mean putting all the data or some specific part like logs on VFCache? I hope clearer description can help other give more recommendation.
Nikolaj7
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June 12th, 2012 03:00
Hi Louis,
Thanks for your reply.
I am thinking about recommending VFCache as cache only and I am serching for best practise, expected performance gains etc.
Our customer is about to deploy a brand new Exchange DAG setup consisting of 6 Exchange nodes and they are testing different scenarios.
In order to have their Exchange setup validated and supported Microsoft will have to see a Jetstress test passed, and I was thinking if the VFCache card can help.
Regards,
Nikolaj
LouisLu
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June 13th, 2012 00:00
Hi Nikolaj
As I knew, no tests results is on VFCache with Exchange now. Maybe some will be done in Q3/Q4 but have no exact schedule. Hope others with more experience can help you on ECN.
For your Exchange sizing and validated, we also recommend free service from the link. It is good for initial Exchange sizing.
LouisLu
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August 5th, 2012 23:00
As you know VFCache release 1.5 is due for announcement in Q3. One of 1.5 new features is VFCache Deduplication, which is expected to be useful in unstructured environments and some structured environments -- highlighting MS Exchange or email app are good candidates. Shall we look forward to more best practice, performance results on VFCache with Exchange?
Nikolaj7
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August 6th, 2012 01:00
Hi Louis,
Thanks for the update.
We will wait for 1.5 to be out, as the Exchange project has been delayed a while with the customer.
Thanks.
Regards,
Nikolaj
Nikolaj7
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August 6th, 2012 01:00
Do we have some kind of documentation on performance and best practice on this new release?
LouisLu
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August 26th, 2012 23:00
The 1.5 is released and we got the certain message that VFCache has been tested with Exchange 2010, and results looks promising. Although I got no official results yet, I will update you if I have the publication. Anyone else in community can also contribute to publish.
LouisLu
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September 19th, 2012 22:00
Hollis's Blog that contains public information regarding VFCache 1.5:
New large block algorithm benefits apps like Exchange 2010.
http://chucksblog.emc.com/chucks_blog/2012/08/more-flash-goodness-vfcache-15-update.html
LouisLu
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January 3rd, 2013 22:00
Hope the delay doesn't impact much.
The latest whitepaper has standalone portion talking about VFCache with Exchange 2010.
https://community.emc.com/docs/DOC-20845
R,
Lu
JamesBEMC
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April 2nd, 2013 02:00
A bit late, but we have it covered;
Whitepaper For Exchange 2010 - XtremSW Cache (formerly known as VFCache)
http://www.emc.com/collateral/hardware/white-papers/h8888-exch-2010-storage-best-pract-design-guid-emc-storage.pdf
Exchange Best Practices document with update to cover XtremSW Cache
http://www.emc.com/collateral/white-papers/h11473-ms-exchange-2010-xtremesw-cache-wp.pdf
Page 27
Exchange Best Practices Deck
https://community.emc.com/docs/DOC-21904
Slide 40,41
Hope this helps.
James