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Defragging Win 2K Server

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by robert_dio

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Hey all,

I have heard pros and cons about the theoretical aspect of defragging a Win 2K server. On our current config, the server is mostly file server role, but we are running DNS, DHCP and AD on the server (Dont yell...it wasnt my idea!! ).

I would like to hear from anyone who has actually done a defrag on a similar server.

Thanks!

You can reply directly to my email address: Robert_Dio@urscorp.com

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by djent

There is no question about the value of defraging. For more info go to executive.com and find white papers on Diskeeper.

by martin

hi, I have run this on my server which is running exactly same spec as yours (except I have exchange server installed also) and I had no problems. It is always worth defragging your system unless it is below say 5% fragmented.

by robert_dio

Did you see any measurable performance increase? Or do you think it is an excercise to preserve the life of the RAID array?

I appreciate the input ;o)

by djent

Yes performance is improved. There are other benefits also as described in vendors white papers. I have been selling and supporting NT systems since V3.1 and started using Diskeeper as soon as it was available. It works, although the white papers may emphsisize statistics for extreme cases, it is a good product and well worth the investment.

by bg_27

I am running a win2k server runnign DNS and AD and i defrag it regularly..off hours tho, but i dont see how it could hurt, i do this as part of the regular maintanence on the server.

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