What is the recommended setup of SQL Server on a new server? I've always thought that the Operating System, and transaction logs should go on mirrored raid set, while the actual databases should go on a raid 5 set. Is that correct? Where is the optimal place to put the SQL bak files?
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Setup on new server
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As well as thread962-1382365.
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--Anything is possible. All it takes is a little research. (Me)
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