- Install Microsoft Windows and Microsoft SQL databases on Storage Spaces Direct volumes according to the space and performance needs suggested by each application vendor.
- Do not store archived video on the OS drive for video recorder virtual machines.
- Make the OS partition at least 120 GB.
- For Tier 1 storage, dedicated volumes from cluster-managed storage using PowerFlex managed storage and data protection.
- For Tier 2 archived video, configure PowerScale scale-out NAS storage for more extended retention periods.