Install New Instance/ Store Data & Log Files in existing drive -- sql server clustering

Caroline
2/21/2007 9:53:36 AM

Hello,

I need to install a new instance of SQL Server 2000 on a cluster.
Currently, we have three instances. Each instances stores program files on
the E:\ Drive. Each instance has its own drive for data and another for
logs. However, there is no more unallocated space on the array to create
another partitioned drive.

My question is: If I create the new instance, can I store the data and log
files on an existing drive? Are there any performance or overhead costs that
should be considered?

Thank you,

Geoff N. Hiten
2/21/2007 1:22:07 PM

Each instance must have separate disk resources from any other instances.
You will need new disks to create another instance.

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Geoff N. Hiten
Senior Database Administrator
Microsoft SQL Server MVP

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