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: Unlike the 32-bit version, which was capped at 2GB (or more only via complex AWE workarounds), the 64-bit edition could natively address much larger pools of RAM. Itanium Optimization ms sql server 2000 developer edition 64 bit
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Unlike modern 64-bit software designed for x86-64 (x64) architectures, SQL Server 2000 (64-bit) was exclusively built for the Intel Itanium (IA-64) ms sql server 2000 developer edition 64 bit
| Feature | 32-bit Developer | 64-bit (IA-64) Developer | | --- | --- | --- | | | 2 GB (3 GB with /3GB switch) | 4 GB to 512 GB (theoretical) | | Processor Architecture | x86 | Itanium 2 (IA-64) | | Buffer Pool | Limited to 1.6-2.0 GB | Expanded to near physical RAM | | Plan Cache | 64 MB default | Up to 64 GB | | Compatibility | Backward with Win32 apps | Required recompiled 64-bit apps |