Your Data Any Place, Any TimeServer Consolidation
Improve ManagementReduce ServersInteroperabilityForwardConsolidationBackwardConsolidationReducing the Cost of Running ServersRationale for Consolidation
SQL Server 2008Server Consolidation
FlexibilityFlexibility
Consolidation OptionsSingle instance, multiple databasesReduces physical servers
Centralizes database server administration
Supports workload isolation
through Resource GovernorConsolidation OptionsSingle server, multiple instancesReduces physical servers
Centralizes server administration
Supports isolation of:
Workload
Security
Database server administration
Compatibility
Requires a single license per processorConsolidation OptionsSingle physical server, multiple virtual serversReduces physical servers
Centralizes server hardware administration
Supports full server isolation
Requires a single license per processor

Sql Server 2008 Server Consolidation