SQL Server disk space sizing

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Published on 2010-06-16T11:33:20Z Indexed on 2010/06/16 11:43 UTC
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I have 8 SQL Server installations (on 8 separate servers).

I want a way in which I can estimate future disk space requirements. Can anyone list down the parameters which can be helpful in making such reports?

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