This script gives you an idea of how big the tables are
/* DESCRIPTION List the number of records per table CONFIGURATION Set the USE database sectionAuthor Miguel Quintana Compatibility list: MSSQL2005 MSSQL2008 MSSQL2000 */ USE [databasename] select substring(obj.name, 1, 50) as Table_Name, ind.rows as Number_of_Rows from sysobjects as obj inner join sysindexes as ind on obj.id = ind.id where obj.xtype = 'u' and ind.indid < 2 order by ind.rows desc