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scootermcfly
Yak Posting Veteran

66 Posts

Posted - 2004-07-22 : 09:12:30
I have a new server with 8GB of memory and I have Win2003 advanced server with SQL 2000 advanced server running on it.

Do I need to use the /3GB switch in the boot.ini file as I would with Windows 2000?

Thanks,
Scooter McFly

mr_mist
Grunnio

1870 Posts

Posted - 2004-07-22 : 09:38:51
AWE extensions is more to the point. The /3GB switch only takes memory from the OS and assigns it to user apps. You would need to enabled AWE to make use of the rest of your ram.

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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA

4184 Posts

Posted - 2004-07-22 : 09:40:17
And that would be the /PAE switch. If it's a dedicated SQL Server (and not a Dell...they have issues with this switch for some reason), then you can use the /3GB switch also.

MeanOldDBA
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When life gives you a lemon, fire the DBA.
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