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What does virtual instance mean?

I have seen the term virtual instance but don’t know what it means. Can someone explain it? Does it mean SQL Server instance created in Virtual Server? Thanks.

I don’t think it is anything to do with sql server intance…
I believe it is related to windows virtual server…or os related… Just google "what is virtual instance" you may get some info…
MohammedU.
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SQL-Server-Performance.com

Hi MohammedU, I’m interested in this since there is a change in regarding the virtual license in SP2.

Read the following…
http://www.virtualization.info/2007/02/microsoft-unlocks-sql-server-2005.html
http://www.sqlmag.com/Article/ArticleID/95263/sql_server_95263.html
MohammedU.
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SQL-Server-Performance.com

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/multipleinstances.mspx too and the virtual instance is referring to the OS copy if you are using Virtual Server product. Satya SKJ
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