Operating System: | Windows | Country Of Origin Label: | United States |
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Version: | SQL Sever 2019 | Life Span: | Lifetime |
Mode Of Activation: | Online | Using Times: | Single-use |
Highlight: | Windows SQL Server2019,Lifetime Windows SQL Server |
The following are the advantages of SQL Server instances:
1. For installation of different versions on one machine
You can have different versions of SQL Server on a single machine. Each installation works independently from the other installations.
2. For cost reduction
Instances can help us reduce the costs of operating SQL Server, especially in purchasing the SQL Server license. You can get different services from different instances, hence no need for purchasing one license for all services.
3. For maintenance of development, production and test environments separately
This is the main benefit of having many SQL Server instances on a single machine. You can use different instances for development, production and test purposes.
4. For reducing temporary database problems
When you have all services running on a single SQL Server instance, there are high chances of having problems with the problems, especially problems that keep on recurring. When such services are run on different instances, you can avoid having such problems.
5. For separating security privileges
When different services are running on different SQL Server instances, you can focus on securing the instance running the most sensitive service.
6. For maintaining a standby server
A SQL Server instance can fail, leading to an outage of services. This explains the importance of having a standby server to be brought in if the current server fails. This can easily be achieved using SQL Server instances.