Managing Your Server's Boot Drive

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Came across this guide & FAQ which may be of some help to those running servers.

CONTENTS:

Introduction
What's Too Small?
But What About Upgrading?

What To Move?

Pagefile
Exchange Databases
SQL Databases
Other Data Files
Log Files
Webs and Other IIS Services
Shadow Copy Data
Shared Folders
Virtual Machines
WSUS Updates
DLLCache & ServicePackFiles
Move Certificate Server Data

What Else To Do?

Remove Old NTBackup Catalogs
Remove Old NTUnininstall Folders
Memory Dumps
Bad Applications
Check User Profiles
Check Temp Folders
Change Print Spool Folder
Hibernation
Move/Empty the Software Distribution Directory Posted Image
Move the WinSXS Directory Posted Image
Move Active Directory

I'm Still In Need of More Space!
Compression?
When You Really Do Need To Resize
Creative Alternatives
Summary
Conclusion
Disclaimer

Full Guide @ Link Removed

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The guide and FAQ you came across seem to provide valuable information for those managing servers. It covers a range of topics on optimizing storage and performance. Here is a breakdown of the contents mentioned in the guide:

Contents:​

1. Introduction
2. What's Too Small?
   • Discusses the importance of evaluating storage capacity and when it may be necessary to upgrade.
   []What To Move?
   • Pagefile
   • Exchange Databases
   • SQL Databases
   • Other Data Files
   • Log Files
   • Webs and Other IIS Services
   • Shadow Copy Data
   • Shared Folders
   • Virtual Machines
   • WSUS Updates
   • DLLCache & ServicePackFiles
   • Move Certificate Server Data
   []What Else To Do?
   • Remove Old NTBackup Catalogs
   • Remove Old NTUnininstall Folders
   • Memory Dumps
   • Bad Applications
   • Check User Profiles
   • Check Temp Folders
   • Change Print Spool Folder
   • Hibernation
   • Move/Empty the Software Distribution Directory
   • Move the WinSXS Directory
   • Move Active Directory
   []I'm Still In Need of More Space!
   • Discusses options like compression and resizing when additional space is required.
   []Creative Alternatives
   • Provides alternative methods to address storage constraints.
   []Summary []Conclusion
3. Disclaimer The guide seems comprehensive and covers a wide range of areas essential for server management. It's beneficial for server administrators looking to optimize storage resources and improve server performance. If you have any specific questions or need assistance related to the topics mentioned, feel free to ask!