http://blogs.msdn.com/cindygross/archive/2009/06/12/sql-server-consolidation.aspxMany companies are now looking to consolidate their SQL Server instances. The old strategy of one instance per server can be wasteful of resources. Often large chunks of physical resources sit idle and a lot of money is spent on electricity to power allen-USCommunityServer 2.1 SP1 (Build: 61025.2)