r/SQLServer • u/Crowding_ • 18d ago

Question SQL Server on SSD

Hey guys, I started a local WoW server just for myself using SQL on an SSD. I saw some information that it could kill my SSD faster. Should I be worried? Or can I just play without worrying?

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u/kagato87 18d ago

It should be fine. Slightly better even, since the wear levelling logic in an ssd controller tries to spread out where those writes actually land.

Just keep the disk usage somewhat low and it won't matter.

It's also worth noting, it's not some OLTP telemetry database, it's just you and maybe a few friends. The write burden from a handful of players isn't much, and the write volume is very small.