Bill, Microsoft SQL Server allows you to have multiple "named" instances of the SQL Server running at the same time on the same machine. Each "instance" has its own set of system and user databases. Each "instance" is identified by a unique name.
Logically, you can think of each SQL Server "instance" as being a completely separate SQL Server. Thanks, Del ---------------------------------------------------- "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on 08/03/2004 10:53:04 AM: > "The number of SQL Server instances and databases we have" > I can't resist anymore!, what are "instances" ? > > Bill
