SQL 2014 / Win 2012 R2
We have a 4-CPU server, and each CPU has 6 physical cores. As a test to see how well SQL runs with 2 procs, for a new server we're considering, I'd like to "disable" 2 of the CPU's. What's the best way? Do I use the GUI to restrict Processor Affinity and/or I/O Affinity? Or do I use ALTER SERVER CONFIGURATION? Whichever is the best option, can you please specify exactly how I'd set it to only use 2 CPU's?
Thank you.
André