Question : Page File Settings: Win2003 running SQL 2005

OS: Win2003 Advanced
RAM: 4-11 gigs
Application: SQL 2005

Question: What is the best setting for pagefile(s) in single and clustered environments running SQL 2005?

We have a series of SQL boxes, some clustered (pairs) and some standalone (Test, Beta, Production).  What is the best practice--from a sys admin standpoint, not SQL programmer--for optimizing page files?  


Thanks!

 

Answer : Page File Settings: Win2003 running SQL 2005

Depending on the size and usage of your databases it should be 1.5 times the memory size and if youre running full text search services it should be 3 times the amount off memory.
You can also assign dedicated memory to the SQL server service and that is something to play around with for the best performance.  

Good Luck,
Walter