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Posted - 2004-12-13 : 08:20:05
Simon writes "Hello,

I have a database that has a MDF file that's just over 7Gig. It's for an order and inventory management system. Should I create an NDF file? Can I designate certain tables within the database to a specific NDF file? I'm just affraid that the database is going to burst.

Is there anyone who would be willing to work with us on our database (for a fee of course)?

Regards

Simon"

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Posted - 2004-12-13 : 08:45:43
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/architec/8_ar_ts_8ynn.asp
so 32 TB

But you can get better performance by limitting the size of individual files. Depending on your disks it also may be better to spread them over different devices.


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Posted - 2004-12-13 : 09:44:04
quote:
Originally posted by AskSQLTeam

Simon writes "Hello,

I have a database that has a MDF file that's just over 7Gig. It's for an order and inventory management system. Should I create an NDF file?



For 7 GB? No

quote:

Can I designate certain tables within the database to a specific NDF file?



Yes

quote:

I'm just affraid that the database is going to burst.



For 7 GB? No

quote:

Is there anyone who would be willing to work with us on our database (for a fee of course)?



Absolutely. SQLTeam Consulting. At your service.

Just curious, where are you located?


Regards

Simon"
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Brett

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