This video is part of LearnItFirst’s SQL Server 2008 Database Administration course. More information on this video and course is available here:
http://www.learnitfirst.com/Course157
This video will take a formal look at SQL Server instances. In this video the author will discuss when to use instances, what purpose they serve, and clear up some licensing questions about them.
Highlights from this video:
- What is an instance?
o Default instance, Named instances
- Common instance setup
- What are single instances appropriate for?
- When to use multiple instances
o Mixed versions, Mixed editions, Mixed releases
- Named instance rules
- Instance licensing in 2008 compared to 2005
and much more…