Since you mentioned Efficiently
other than the Suggestions Charlie Mentioned which were Spot ON
You can tweak SQL Memory usage to use lower.
A typical SBS2008 STANDARD with AV can run at 6GB easily
(I recommend 8 GB For a Standard Min with no additional tools on it.)
You can always buy more memory...
Russ
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"Mikey" <> wrote in message
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> I am trying to get a 2008 sbs running as efficiently as I can & was
> wondering about a couple of things.
> 1) I know it wants to be the DHCP server on a network, but what about
> for wireless clients? I have a wireless sonicwall TZ-170 for wireless
> laptops to connect to. They really don't need network access, just
> internet, so can I leave this running, as long as the addresses it
> hands out aren't in my same network?
> 2) Although the bought an SBS, the customer is not & probably won't be
> running exchange for a while. Can I remove exchange all together? I
> really see no reason to install exchange SP2, either, for that
> matter.
> 3) Can I remove/disable ipV6?
> Thanks-