Can SQL Server 2000 STANDARD access more than 2GB?

  • I know that SQL Server Enterprise Edition can use more than 2 GB of memory using the AWE support.

    However, if a server has more than 2 GB and SQL Server Standard is instaled, is there any way that SQL Server will use more than 2GB? I think not, but if anyone knows otherwise, please share.

    Thanks,

    Gabriela

  • I think 2GB is it.  Although, with SQL Standard licensed per processor, maybe a machine with 4GB memory, and 2 instances of SQL standard could each use their own 2GB??

    I'm not sure - never tried it.

    Ryan

  • See, if this helps:

    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;274750

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  • You can also research this in BOL under Index tab:

    Editions of SQL Server and then select Maximum Capacity Specifications under topics found



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    AJ Ahrens


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  • Yeah, I think that BOL is pretty clear.

    Thanks all for your inputs.

    Gabriela

  • You can add the /3GB switch to the boot.ini file which I believe allows SS200 Standad edition to use 3GB, athough this server should be a dedicated SQL server machine.

     

    Neil.

  • Can you verify this?

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  • Nope I've not tested this, but I remember reading this on a forum somewhere some time ago, but cannot find it now maybe my memory is playing tricks on me (pun not intented).  All docs now say need Enterprise to make use of >2GB RAM

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