eparating roles

If we look at all the MIM features we are about to install, we need to understand that in theory, we might be able to put them all in one box; however, this is not practical, and in some cases, it is not even supported by Microsoft.

The example setup we will use in this book for The Financial Company can be used as a starting point.

Databases

As you will see, you need quite a few databases. Depending on the load and other factors, you can choose to install the databases locally on each box hosting a MIM feature, or choose to have them all on a central Microsoft SQL server. Alternatively, you can even mix the two approaches.

If you find that your initial approach was not optimal, don't be alarmed. Moving the databases is fully supported. ...

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