Am about to try and install SQL Server 2008 R2 for the second time. How and when during an install can I configure my data to be held on the D:/ drive as opposed to the default C:/ drive?
asked Jul 23, 2012 at 19:31
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should probably move this over to dba.stackexchange.com– James LoveCommented Jul 23, 2012 at 19:37
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Indeed good sir.– RJ CuthbertsonCommented Jul 23, 2012 at 19:46
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http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143219.aspx
Step 15:
Instance root directory — By default, the instance root directory is C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\110. To specify a non-default root directory, use the field provided, or click Browse to locate an installation folder.
answered Jul 23, 2012 at 19:33
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No problem. You have to configure the instance instead of accepting the default. Glad to help. Commented Jul 23, 2012 at 19:46
To get the full control to it when you come to the "Database Engine Configuration" step:
Click the tab Data Directories:
answered Jul 23, 2012 at 19:51
