How many databases can SQL support on a single server?

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For SQL Server, the max number of databases you can have on a single SQL Server instance is 32,767.

Can a SQL Server have multiple databases?

A SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2012 Standard or Enterprise Edition instance may be used to run multiple databases, including a mix of third-party and/or Blackbaud databases. However, performance will degrade as more databases are added to the same instance.

How many records SQL Server can handle?

(Depending on your server hardware). I have personally seen MSSQL handle up to 100M rows in a single table without any problems. As long as your keep your indexes in order it should be all good.

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A SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2012 Standard or Enterprise Edition instance may be used to run multiple databases, including a mix of third-party and/or Blackbaud databases. However, performance will degrade as more databases are added to the same instance.

Expert · Answer

(Depending on your server hardware). I have personally seen MSSQL handle up to 100M rows in a single table without any problems. As long as your keep your indexes in order it should be all good.

How many databases can SQL support on a single server?

Can a SQL Server have multiple databases?

How many records SQL Server can handle?

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