Multiple msdb databases in a single Sql Server 2008 instance

  • I have a scenario where we are running 2 databases under a single Sql Server 2008 instance. My quandary is that we have a deployment situation where we have the same named scheduled jobs that have unique parameters for each of the above mentioned databases. Is there a way to create a second copy of the msdb (of course named differently like msdb_1 and msdb_2) in the same Sql Server instance and point it to their respective databases?

  • The sql agent is programmed to look at the msdb database. I don't think there is any way around the situation. You will need to rename the dup jobs - or add additional steps to the jobs to permit the execution of different params.

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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  • Thanks Jason!!!

    This is a good thing to understand ... back to my DBA with more info under my belt!

  • You're welcome.

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
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