How do I install multiple instances of SQL Server on the same computer?

Can we install multiple SQL Server instances on same PC?

You can install multiple instances of SQL Server, or install SQL Server on a computer where earlier SQL Server versions are already installed. The following SQL Server-related items are compatible with the installation of multiple instances on the same computer: Database Engine.

How do I add a second SQL Server instance?

Create a new SQL Server Instance1Click setup.2From the left menu, click Installation.3Click New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation.4Wait for the installation wizard to search for the latest updates. ... 5The installation will now run the Setup Support Rules wizard.Create a new SQL Server Instance - GFI Support

How do I run two instances of SQL Server?

SQL Server considerations for running multiple instances on the same server:1As long as each SQL Server instance is installed as a unique named instance, there should be no conflict between them. ... 2The SQL Server 2008 R2 Express instance installed with our software should not be used to run other databases.Can multiple SQL Server instances run on the same server?

How many instances of SQL Server can be installed in a single system?

You can install as many as 50 SQL Server instances on a Windows Server; obviously, we do not recommend this. In a Windows failover cluster, the maximum number of SQL Server instances is reduced by half if you're using shared cluster drives. Only one of the SQL Server instances on a server can be the default instance.