INF: Recommended File System Setup for SQL Server

ID Number: Q67059

1.10 1.11 4.20

OS/2

Summary:

In general, for optimal SQL Server performance, a dedicated server

machine should be used; in addition, the FAT file system is

recommended. The basic strategy to employ is to conserve all memory

for other services (such as the network) by setting their parameters

to the minimum that can be achieved without running out of resources.

SQL Server performance can go up dramatically; therefore, adding more

physical memory or reducing memory needs of other non-SQL Server

processes can improve performance.

For more information, consult the SQL Server installation manual

specific to the version you are running. The version 4.2 manual has

separate sections with information on running on a LAN Manager-based

network, Novell, or Banyan.

Additional reference words: 1.10 1.11 4.20