How do I create multiple filegroups in SQL Server?

How do I create a new filegroup in SQL Server?

To add a filegroup using SSMS, open SSMS and select a database where a file group needs to be created. Right-click the database select “Properties” >> select “Filegroups” and click “Add Filegroup” as shown in the following image: When we click the “Add Filegroup” button, a row will be added in the “Rows” grid.

What is the use of having multiple filegroups?

Splitting a database across multiple filegroups permits you to take advantage of the I/O bandwidth for each physical device / path that you've placed filegroups onto.

What is the maximum number of filegroups that a file can belong to?

A maximum of 32,767 files and 32,767 filegroups can be specified for each database.

How many types of filegroups are there in SQL Server?

There are two types of SQL Server filegroups: primary and user-defined. Primary filegroup includes all pages for system tables, primary data file and all other files that are not part of any other filegroup.