What Are Instances and When Are They Appropriate

This video is part of LearnItFirst's SQL Server 2008 Database Administration course. More information on this video and course is available here:
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...

[@OldePhart]

Nice presentation technique. Love the casual friendly style. I now need to know how to use/connect to these instances I created so I'll be looking through your collection for that info next.

[@airdybrown]

That was really cool I must say. Added flavor to understanding the subject.

[@ranjhema]

Thank you very very very much for uploading such a useful video of SQL

[@DanielDonda]

Thank you. Very useful and easy to understand.

[@ethanwalker5841]

Great lecture. Thank you!

[@SAI724]

Thanks you sir! It's very helpful.

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