Posted by Michael Austin on 12/10/06 17:57

mike wrote:

> I have found that orig tested 64 bit on our 64bit windows 2003
> server...about 1 year ago...and company decided to use sql 32 bit on the
> 64bit os
>
> my question and any information is very welcome
>
> is there any things in need to know about awe with
> memory above 4g ...whilst using 32 bit sql on a 64bit os
> i want to increase the memory on the server but
> i really don't know what im up against since this is
> mixed system 32 bit sql and 64 bit os
>
> thanks
> mike
>
>
>

what was the excuse used to persuade them to use 32bit vs 64bit? (note I said
excuse not reason) If you are going to invest in a 64bit architecture and 64bit
OS - it is beyond insanity to install a 32bit database.

--
Michael Austin.
Database Consultant

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