How many Sql Instances can be installed.

Question

Hi All,

Please let me know how many instances of sql can be installed on below version?

Sql 2000 [Cluster and Non CLustered]

Sql 2005 [Cluster and Non CLustered]

Sql 2008 [Cluster and Non CLustered]

Sql 2012 [Cluster and Non CLustered]

Thanks,

Nani.

Answer 1

It depends on SQL Server edition, please refer the following MSDN article for limits on SQL Instances: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143432.aspx

Hope this helps! 

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Answer 2

Hello,

SQL Server 2000 can have 16 standalone instances and 16 clustered instances.

SQL Server 2005 can have 50 standalone instances and 25 clustered instances. Workgroup Edition supports a maximum of 16 instances.

SQL Server 2008 can have 50 standalone instances and 25 clustered instances.

SQL Server 2008 R2 can have 50 standalone instances and 25 clustered instances.

SQL Server 2012 can have 50 standalone instances and 25 clustered instances.

Hope this helps.

 Regards,

 Alberto Morillo
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