Accroding to the following Article:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32 GB
of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You can
use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.
In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
In SQL Server, run:
sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
go
reconfigure with override
go
sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
go
reconfigure with override
go
Stop and start SQL Server.
Tom
Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
SQL Server MVP
Toronto, ON Canada
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
"JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
Accroding to the following Article:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32 GB
of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You can
use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.
|||Tom
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
Should it be max memory?
JDS
In addition to Tom's suggestion do not forget to download hotfix for SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899761
"Tom Moreau" <tom@.dont.spam.me.cips.ca> wrote in message
news:ujghB0KyHHA.5592@.TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
> In SQL Server, run:
> sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> Stop and start SQL Server.
> --
> Tom
> ----
> Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
> SQL Server MVP
> Toronto, ON Canada
> https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
>
> "JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
> Accroding to the following Article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
> Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
> 2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32
> GB
> of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
> physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You
> can
> use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
> Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
> Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
>
> This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
> from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
> Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
> server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
> Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.
>
|||Correct. Looks like my cut and paste missed the mark. :-(
Tom
Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
SQL Server MVP
Toronto, ON Canada
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
"Uri Dimant" <urid@.iscar.co.il> wrote in message
news:ORxSH0QyHHA.988@.TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Tom
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
Should it be max memory?
JDS
In addition to Tom's suggestion do not forget to download hotfix for SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899761
"Tom Moreau" <tom@.dont.spam.me.cips.ca> wrote in message
news:ujghB0KyHHA.5592@.TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
> In SQL Server, run:
> sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> Stop and start SQL Server.
> --
> Tom
> ----
> Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
> SQL Server MVP
> Toronto, ON Canada
> https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
>
> "JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
> Accroding to the following Article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
> Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
> 2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32
> GB
> of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
> physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You
> can
> use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
> Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
> Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
>
> This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
> from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
> Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
> server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
> Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.
>
|||What makes me more confused is your mention of "I am going to be
upgrading our servers from SP3a to SP4. ", any specific reason you
mentioned it, because you can allocate 32 GB of memory even if you are
on SP3a. Also you should be aware of Hot Add memory
Also just to add to Tom's reply, make sure you apply hotfix on SP4 for
AWE:
899761FIX: Not all memory is available when AWE is enabled on a
computer that is running a 32-bit version of SQL Server 2000 SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;899761
|||Is it possible to take advantage of the additional memory on Windows Server
2000 Enterprise edition or 2003 only?
"dinu_babu@.hotmail.com" wrote:
> What makes me more confused is your mention of "I am going to be
> upgrading our servers from SP3a to SP4. ", any specific reason you
> mentioned it, because you can allocate 32 GB of memory even if you are
> on SP3a. Also you should be aware of Hot Add memory
> Also just to add to Tom's reply, make sure you apply hotfix on SP4 for
> AWE:
> 899761FIX: Not all memory is available when AWE is enabled on a
> computer that is running a 32-bit version of SQL Server 2000 SP4
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;899761
>
>
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
32 GB of Memory
Accroding to the following Article:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32 GB
of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You can
use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
In SQL Server, run:
sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
go
reconfigure with override
go
sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
go
reconfigure with override
go
Stop and start SQL Server.
--
Tom
----
Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
SQL Server MVP
Toronto, ON Canada
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
"JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
Accroding to the following Article:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32 GB
of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You can
use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.|||Tom
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
Should it be max memory?
JDS
In addition to Tom's suggestion do not forget to download hotfix for SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899761
"Tom Moreau" <tom@.dont.spam.me.cips.ca> wrote in message
news:ujghB0KyHHA.5592@.TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
> In SQL Server, run:
> sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> Stop and start SQL Server.
> --
> Tom
> ----
> Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
> SQL Server MVP
> Toronto, ON Canada
> https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
>
> "JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
> Accroding to the following Article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
> Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
> 2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32
> GB
> of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
> physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You
> can
> use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
> Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
> Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
>
> This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
> from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
> Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
> server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
> Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.
>|||Correct. Looks like my cut and paste missed the mark. :-(
--
Tom
----
Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
SQL Server MVP
Toronto, ON Canada
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
"Uri Dimant" <urid@.iscar.co.il> wrote in message
news:ORxSH0QyHHA.988@.TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Tom
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
Should it be max memory?
JDS
In addition to Tom's suggestion do not forget to download hotfix for SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899761
"Tom Moreau" <tom@.dont.spam.me.cips.ca> wrote in message
news:ujghB0KyHHA.5592@.TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
> In SQL Server, run:
> sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> Stop and start SQL Server.
> --
> Tom
> ----
> Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
> SQL Server MVP
> Toronto, ON Canada
> https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
>
> "JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
> Accroding to the following Article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
> Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
> 2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32
> GB
> of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
> physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You
> can
> use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
> Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
> Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
>
> This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
> from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
> Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
> server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
> Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.
>|||What makes me more confused is your mention of "I am going to be
upgrading our servers from SP3a to SP4. ", any specific reason you
mentioned it, because you can allocate 32 GB of memory even if you are
on SP3a. Also you should be aware of Hot Add memory
Also just to add to Tom's reply, make sure you apply hotfix on SP4 for
AWE:
899761 FIX: Not all memory is available when AWE is enabled on a
computer that is running a 32-bit version of SQL Server 2000 SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;899761|||Is it possible to take advantage of the additional memory on Windows Server
2000 Enterprise edition or 2003 only?
"dinu_babu@.hotmail.com" wrote:
> What makes me more confused is your mention of "I am going to be
> upgrading our servers from SP3a to SP4. ", any specific reason you
> mentioned it, because you can allocate 32 GB of memory even if you are
> on SP3a. Also you should be aware of Hot Add memory
> Also just to add to Tom's reply, make sure you apply hotfix on SP4 for
> AWE:
> 899761 FIX: Not all memory is available when AWE is enabled on a
> computer that is running a 32-bit version of SQL Server 2000 SP4
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;899761
>
>
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32 GB
of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You can
use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
In SQL Server, run:
sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
go
reconfigure with override
go
sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
go
reconfigure with override
go
Stop and start SQL Server.
--
Tom
----
Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
SQL Server MVP
Toronto, ON Canada
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
"JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
Accroding to the following Article:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32 GB
of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You can
use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.|||Tom
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
Should it be max memory?
JDS
In addition to Tom's suggestion do not forget to download hotfix for SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899761
"Tom Moreau" <tom@.dont.spam.me.cips.ca> wrote in message
news:ujghB0KyHHA.5592@.TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
> In SQL Server, run:
> sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> Stop and start SQL Server.
> --
> Tom
> ----
> Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
> SQL Server MVP
> Toronto, ON Canada
> https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
>
> "JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
> Accroding to the following Article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
> Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
> 2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32
> GB
> of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
> physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You
> can
> use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
> Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
> Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
>
> This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
> from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
> Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
> server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
> Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.
>|||Correct. Looks like my cut and paste missed the mark. :-(
--
Tom
----
Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
SQL Server MVP
Toronto, ON Canada
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
"Uri Dimant" <urid@.iscar.co.il> wrote in message
news:ORxSH0QyHHA.988@.TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Tom
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
Should it be max memory?
JDS
In addition to Tom's suggestion do not forget to download hotfix for SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899761
"Tom Moreau" <tom@.dont.spam.me.cips.ca> wrote in message
news:ujghB0KyHHA.5592@.TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
> In SQL Server, run:
> sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> Stop and start SQL Server.
> --
> Tom
> ----
> Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
> SQL Server MVP
> Toronto, ON Canada
> https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
>
> "JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
> Accroding to the following Article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
> Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
> 2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32
> GB
> of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
> physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You
> can
> use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
> Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
> Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
>
> This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
> from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
> Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
> server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
> Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.
>|||What makes me more confused is your mention of "I am going to be
upgrading our servers from SP3a to SP4. ", any specific reason you
mentioned it, because you can allocate 32 GB of memory even if you are
on SP3a. Also you should be aware of Hot Add memory
Also just to add to Tom's reply, make sure you apply hotfix on SP4 for
AWE:
899761 FIX: Not all memory is available when AWE is enabled on a
computer that is running a 32-bit version of SQL Server 2000 SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;899761|||Is it possible to take advantage of the additional memory on Windows Server
2000 Enterprise edition or 2003 only?
"dinu_babu@.hotmail.com" wrote:
> What makes me more confused is your mention of "I am going to be
> upgrading our servers from SP3a to SP4. ", any specific reason you
> mentioned it, because you can allocate 32 GB of memory even if you are
> on SP3a. Also you should be aware of Hot Add memory
> Also just to add to Tom's reply, make sure you apply hotfix on SP4 for
> AWE:
> 899761 FIX: Not all memory is available when AWE is enabled on a
> computer that is running a 32-bit version of SQL Server 2000 SP4
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;899761
>
>
32 GB of Memory
Accroding to the following Article:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32 GB
of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You can
use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
In SQL Server, run:
sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
go
reconfigure with override
go
sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
go
reconfigure with override
go
Stop and start SQL Server.
Tom
----
Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
SQL Server MVP
Toronto, ON Canada
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
"JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
Accroding to the following Article:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32 GB
of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You can
use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.|||Tom
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
Should it be max memory?
JDS
In addition to Tom's suggestion do not forget to download hotfix for SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899761
"Tom Moreau" <tom@.dont.spam.me.cips.ca> wrote in message
news:ujghB0KyHHA.5592@.TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
> In SQL Server, run:
> sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> Stop and start SQL Server.
> --
> Tom
> ----
> Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
> SQL Server MVP
> Toronto, ON Canada
> https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
>
> "JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
> Accroding to the following Article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
> Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
> 2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32
> GB
> of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
> physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You
> can
> use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
> Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
> Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
>
> This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
> from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
> Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
> server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
> Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.
>|||Correct. Looks like my cut and paste missed the mark. :-(
Tom
----
Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
SQL Server MVP
Toronto, ON Canada
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
"Uri Dimant" <urid@.iscar.co.il> wrote in message
news:ORxSH0QyHHA.988@.TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Tom
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
Should it be max memory?
JDS
In addition to Tom's suggestion do not forget to download hotfix for SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899761
"Tom Moreau" <tom@.dont.spam.me.cips.ca> wrote in message
news:ujghB0KyHHA.5592@.TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
> In SQL Server, run:
> sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> Stop and start SQL Server.
> --
> Tom
> ----
> Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
> SQL Server MVP
> Toronto, ON Canada
> https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
>
> "JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
> Accroding to the following Article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
> Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
> 2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32
> GB
> of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
> physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You
> can
> use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
> Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
> Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
>
> This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
> from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
> Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
> server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
> Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.
>|||What makes me more confused is your mention of "I am going to be
upgrading our servers from SP3a to SP4. ", any specific reason you
mentioned it, because you can allocate 32 GB of memory even if you are
on SP3a. Also you should be aware of Hot Add memory
Also just to add to Tom's reply, make sure you apply hotfix on SP4 for
AWE:
899761 FIX: Not all memory is available when AWE is enabled on a
computer that is running a 32-bit version of SQL Server 2000 SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;EN-US;899761|||Is it possible to take advantage of the additional memory on Windows Server
2000 Enterprise edition or 2003 only?
"dinu_babu@.hotmail.com" wrote:
> What makes me more confused is your mention of "I am going to be
> upgrading our servers from SP3a to SP4. ", any specific reason you
> mentioned it, because you can allocate 32 GB of memory even if you are
> on SP3a. Also you should be aware of Hot Add memory
> Also just to add to Tom's reply, make sure you apply hotfix on SP4 for
> AWE:
> 899761 FIX: Not all memory is available when AWE is enabled on a
> computer that is running a 32-bit version of SQL Server 2000 SP4
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;EN-US;899761
>
>
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32 GB
of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You can
use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
In SQL Server, run:
sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
go
reconfigure with override
go
sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
go
reconfigure with override
go
Stop and start SQL Server.
Tom
----
Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
SQL Server MVP
Toronto, ON Canada
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
"JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
Accroding to the following Article:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32 GB
of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You can
use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.|||Tom
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
Should it be max memory?
JDS
In addition to Tom's suggestion do not forget to download hotfix for SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899761
"Tom Moreau" <tom@.dont.spam.me.cips.ca> wrote in message
news:ujghB0KyHHA.5592@.TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
> In SQL Server, run:
> sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> Stop and start SQL Server.
> --
> Tom
> ----
> Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
> SQL Server MVP
> Toronto, ON Canada
> https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
>
> "JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
> Accroding to the following Article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
> Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
> 2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32
> GB
> of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
> physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You
> can
> use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
> Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
> Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
>
> This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
> from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
> Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
> server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
> Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.
>|||Correct. Looks like my cut and paste missed the mark. :-(
Tom
----
Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
SQL Server MVP
Toronto, ON Canada
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
"Uri Dimant" <urid@.iscar.co.il> wrote in message
news:ORxSH0QyHHA.988@.TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Tom
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
Should it be max memory?
JDS
In addition to Tom's suggestion do not forget to download hotfix for SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899761
"Tom Moreau" <tom@.dont.spam.me.cips.ca> wrote in message
news:ujghB0KyHHA.5592@.TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> In BOOT.INI add the /PAE switch and do not use the /3GB switch. Reboot.
> In SQL Server, run:
> sp_configure 'awe enabled', 1
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> sp_configure 'min server memory (MB)', 30720
> go
> reconfigure with override
> go
> Stop and start SQL Server.
> --
> Tom
> ----
> Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, MCTS
> SQL Server MVP
> Toronto, ON Canada
> https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Tom.Moreau
>
> "JDS" <JDS@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9449E5A9-D31E-4C5B-86C8-86B5E3686AFC@.microsoft.com...
> Accroding to the following Article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=274750
> Note The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows Server
> 2003 is 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition supports 32
> GB
> of physical RAM. Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of
> physical RAM by using the Physical Address Extensions (PAE) feature. You
> can
> use the 3 GB switch that is in the Boot.ini file with Microsoft Windows
> Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, or with
> Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition.
>
> This statement is a bit confusing. I am going to be upgrading our servers
> from SP3a to SP4. I am planning to implement this on windows server 2003
> Enterprise Edition. Will I be able to allocate 32 GB of memory to this
> server. If so what steps do I take. Also will there be any limitations.
> Also if there is any other documentation regarding this. Let me know.
>|||What makes me more confused is your mention of "I am going to be
upgrading our servers from SP3a to SP4. ", any specific reason you
mentioned it, because you can allocate 32 GB of memory even if you are
on SP3a. Also you should be aware of Hot Add memory
Also just to add to Tom's reply, make sure you apply hotfix on SP4 for
AWE:
899761 FIX: Not all memory is available when AWE is enabled on a
computer that is running a 32-bit version of SQL Server 2000 SP4
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;EN-US;899761|||Is it possible to take advantage of the additional memory on Windows Server
2000 Enterprise edition or 2003 only?
"dinu_babu@.hotmail.com" wrote:
> What makes me more confused is your mention of "I am going to be
> upgrading our servers from SP3a to SP4. ", any specific reason you
> mentioned it, because you can allocate 32 GB of memory even if you are
> on SP3a. Also you should be aware of Hot Add memory
> Also just to add to Tom's reply, make sure you apply hotfix on SP4 for
> AWE:
> 899761 FIX: Not all memory is available when AWE is enabled on a
> computer that is running a 32-bit version of SQL Server 2000 SP4
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;EN-US;899761
>
>
Sunday, February 19, 2012
2005 Max CPU's
I need some clarification on the maximum number of CPUs that will be used by
SQL Server Standard Edition. The documentation states that 4 CPUs is the
maximum for Standard. If those 4 CPUs are dual core, will SQL Server
utilize all 8 logical CPUs? I read some posts that indicated that only 4
of the 8 logical CPUs will be used by SQL Server Standard Edition. Is this
true?
Thanks!
ChrisChris,
CPUs are physical chips, whether single, dual, or quad core. In a
conversation from a few months ago Jens K. Suessmeyer pointed to the
explanation about SQL Server Express over the same issue:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914278/en-us
RLF
"Chris Gallelli" <Chris.Gallelli@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uQ25vsfXIHA.4808@.TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I need some clarification on the maximum number of CPUs that will be used
>by SQL Server Standard Edition. The documentation states that 4 CPUs is
>the maximum for Standard. If those 4 CPUs are dual core, will SQL Server
>utilize all 8 logical CPUs? I read some posts that indicated that only 4
>of the 8 logical CPUs will be used by SQL Server Standard Edition. Is this
>true?
> Thanks!
> Chris
>|||Russell,
Thanks for the quick response. Your answer gives me some more insight into
the Express edition but I am looking specifically at SQL Server 2005
Standard Edition. If a machine running SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition has
4 Dual Core Processors, will SQL Server use all 8 logical CPUs?
The following link contains a discussion that is asking the same question:
http://www.codeprof.com/dev-archive/120/19-95-1201327.shtm
"Russell Fields" <russellfields@.nomail.com> wrote in message
news:%23UK7czfXIHA.484@.TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Chris,
> CPUs are physical chips, whether single, dual, or quad core. In a
> conversation from a few months ago Jens K. Suessmeyer pointed to the
> explanation about SQL Server Express over the same issue:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914278/en-us
> RLF
> "Chris Gallelli" <Chris.Gallelli@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uQ25vsfXIHA.4808@.TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I need some clarification on the maximum number of CPUs that will be used
>>by SQL Server Standard Edition. The documentation states that 4 CPUs is
>>the maximum for Standard. If those 4 CPUs are dual core, will SQL Server
>>utilize all 8 logical CPUs? I read some posts that indicated that only 4
>>of the 8 logical CPUs will be used by SQL Server Standard Edition. Is
>>this true?
>> Thanks!
>> Chris
>|||Hi Chris
Yes, SQL 2005 Std Edn definitely uses all 8 CPUs. The restriction is only
for physical CPUs, not logical so it's possible to have 4 Quad Core CPUs
with 16 logical all working under SQL 2005 Std Edn
Regards,
Greg Linwood
SQL Server MVP
http://blogs.sqlserver.org.au/blogs/greg_linwood
Benchmark your query performance
http://www.SQLBenchmarkPro.com
"Chris Gallelli" <Chris.Gallelli@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23jBFhMgXIHA.4476@.TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Russell,
> Thanks for the quick response. Your answer gives me some more insight
> into the Express edition but I am looking specifically at SQL Server 2005
> Standard Edition. If a machine running SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
> has 4 Dual Core Processors, will SQL Server use all 8 logical CPUs?
> The following link contains a discussion that is asking the same question:
> http://www.codeprof.com/dev-archive/120/19-95-1201327.shtm
>
> "Russell Fields" <russellfields@.nomail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23UK7czfXIHA.484@.TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Chris,
>> CPUs are physical chips, whether single, dual, or quad core. In a
>> conversation from a few months ago Jens K. Suessmeyer pointed to the
>> explanation about SQL Server Express over the same issue:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914278/en-us
>> RLF
>> "Chris Gallelli" <Chris.Gallelli@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:uQ25vsfXIHA.4808@.TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I need some clarification on the maximum number of CPUs that will be used
>>by SQL Server Standard Edition. The documentation states that 4 CPUs is
>>the maximum for Standard. If those 4 CPUs are dual core, will SQL Server
>>utilize all 8 logical CPUs? I read some posts that indicated that only
>>4 of the 8 logical CPUs will be used by SQL Server Standard Edition. Is
>>this true?
>> Thanks!
>> Chris
>>
>|||Sorry. (But I thought the analogy carried through just fine.) - RLF
"Chris Gallelli" <Chris.Gallelli@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23jBFhMgXIHA.4476@.TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Russell,
> Thanks for the quick response. Your answer gives me some more insight
> into the Express edition but I am looking specifically at SQL Server 2005
> Standard Edition. If a machine running SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
> has 4 Dual Core Processors, will SQL Server use all 8 logical CPUs?
> The following link contains a discussion that is asking the same question:
> http://www.codeprof.com/dev-archive/120/19-95-1201327.shtm
>
> "Russell Fields" <russellfields@.nomail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23UK7czfXIHA.484@.TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Chris,
>> CPUs are physical chips, whether single, dual, or quad core. In a
>> conversation from a few months ago Jens K. Suessmeyer pointed to the
>> explanation about SQL Server Express over the same issue:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914278/en-us
>> RLF
>> "Chris Gallelli" <Chris.Gallelli@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:uQ25vsfXIHA.4808@.TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I need some clarification on the maximum number of CPUs that will be used
>>by SQL Server Standard Edition. The documentation states that 4 CPUs is
>>the maximum for Standard. If those 4 CPUs are dual core, will SQL Server
>>utilize all 8 logical CPUs? I read some posts that indicated that only
>>4 of the 8 logical CPUs will be used by SQL Server Standard Edition. Is
>>this true?
>> Thanks!
>> Chris
>>
>
SQL Server Standard Edition. The documentation states that 4 CPUs is the
maximum for Standard. If those 4 CPUs are dual core, will SQL Server
utilize all 8 logical CPUs? I read some posts that indicated that only 4
of the 8 logical CPUs will be used by SQL Server Standard Edition. Is this
true?
Thanks!
ChrisChris,
CPUs are physical chips, whether single, dual, or quad core. In a
conversation from a few months ago Jens K. Suessmeyer pointed to the
explanation about SQL Server Express over the same issue:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914278/en-us
RLF
"Chris Gallelli" <Chris.Gallelli@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uQ25vsfXIHA.4808@.TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>I need some clarification on the maximum number of CPUs that will be used
>by SQL Server Standard Edition. The documentation states that 4 CPUs is
>the maximum for Standard. If those 4 CPUs are dual core, will SQL Server
>utilize all 8 logical CPUs? I read some posts that indicated that only 4
>of the 8 logical CPUs will be used by SQL Server Standard Edition. Is this
>true?
> Thanks!
> Chris
>|||Russell,
Thanks for the quick response. Your answer gives me some more insight into
the Express edition but I am looking specifically at SQL Server 2005
Standard Edition. If a machine running SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition has
4 Dual Core Processors, will SQL Server use all 8 logical CPUs?
The following link contains a discussion that is asking the same question:
http://www.codeprof.com/dev-archive/120/19-95-1201327.shtm
"Russell Fields" <russellfields@.nomail.com> wrote in message
news:%23UK7czfXIHA.484@.TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Chris,
> CPUs are physical chips, whether single, dual, or quad core. In a
> conversation from a few months ago Jens K. Suessmeyer pointed to the
> explanation about SQL Server Express over the same issue:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914278/en-us
> RLF
> "Chris Gallelli" <Chris.Gallelli@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uQ25vsfXIHA.4808@.TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I need some clarification on the maximum number of CPUs that will be used
>>by SQL Server Standard Edition. The documentation states that 4 CPUs is
>>the maximum for Standard. If those 4 CPUs are dual core, will SQL Server
>>utilize all 8 logical CPUs? I read some posts that indicated that only 4
>>of the 8 logical CPUs will be used by SQL Server Standard Edition. Is
>>this true?
>> Thanks!
>> Chris
>|||Hi Chris
Yes, SQL 2005 Std Edn definitely uses all 8 CPUs. The restriction is only
for physical CPUs, not logical so it's possible to have 4 Quad Core CPUs
with 16 logical all working under SQL 2005 Std Edn
Regards,
Greg Linwood
SQL Server MVP
http://blogs.sqlserver.org.au/blogs/greg_linwood
Benchmark your query performance
http://www.SQLBenchmarkPro.com
"Chris Gallelli" <Chris.Gallelli@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23jBFhMgXIHA.4476@.TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Russell,
> Thanks for the quick response. Your answer gives me some more insight
> into the Express edition but I am looking specifically at SQL Server 2005
> Standard Edition. If a machine running SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
> has 4 Dual Core Processors, will SQL Server use all 8 logical CPUs?
> The following link contains a discussion that is asking the same question:
> http://www.codeprof.com/dev-archive/120/19-95-1201327.shtm
>
> "Russell Fields" <russellfields@.nomail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23UK7czfXIHA.484@.TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Chris,
>> CPUs are physical chips, whether single, dual, or quad core. In a
>> conversation from a few months ago Jens K. Suessmeyer pointed to the
>> explanation about SQL Server Express over the same issue:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914278/en-us
>> RLF
>> "Chris Gallelli" <Chris.Gallelli@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:uQ25vsfXIHA.4808@.TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I need some clarification on the maximum number of CPUs that will be used
>>by SQL Server Standard Edition. The documentation states that 4 CPUs is
>>the maximum for Standard. If those 4 CPUs are dual core, will SQL Server
>>utilize all 8 logical CPUs? I read some posts that indicated that only
>>4 of the 8 logical CPUs will be used by SQL Server Standard Edition. Is
>>this true?
>> Thanks!
>> Chris
>>
>|||Sorry. (But I thought the analogy carried through just fine.) - RLF
"Chris Gallelli" <Chris.Gallelli@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23jBFhMgXIHA.4476@.TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Russell,
> Thanks for the quick response. Your answer gives me some more insight
> into the Express edition but I am looking specifically at SQL Server 2005
> Standard Edition. If a machine running SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
> has 4 Dual Core Processors, will SQL Server use all 8 logical CPUs?
> The following link contains a discussion that is asking the same question:
> http://www.codeprof.com/dev-archive/120/19-95-1201327.shtm
>
> "Russell Fields" <russellfields@.nomail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23UK7czfXIHA.484@.TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Chris,
>> CPUs are physical chips, whether single, dual, or quad core. In a
>> conversation from a few months ago Jens K. Suessmeyer pointed to the
>> explanation about SQL Server Express over the same issue:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914278/en-us
>> RLF
>> "Chris Gallelli" <Chris.Gallelli@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:uQ25vsfXIHA.4808@.TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>I need some clarification on the maximum number of CPUs that will be used
>>by SQL Server Standard Edition. The documentation states that 4 CPUs is
>>the maximum for Standard. If those 4 CPUs are dual core, will SQL Server
>>utilize all 8 logical CPUs? I read some posts that indicated that only
>>4 of the 8 logical CPUs will be used by SQL Server Standard Edition. Is
>>this true?
>> Thanks!
>> Chris
>>
>
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