Moving Exchange databases and/or transaction logs to another drive
Dear experts,
I have a SBS2003 and a "small" c:\ drive. Needless to say the Exchange database is growing and there isn't much free space left on my C:\ drive. I have moved a lot of things off the c:\drive (inc. page files) but I think the best way is to move the Exchange database(s) to the other drive as its about 7Gb in size.
I read articles about moving Exchange database and logs to another disk/drive and it doesn't seem like a complicated process (simply by changing the drive letter?). However I would like some assurance from any experts who did this before and tell me is there anything need to be concerned as this is the first time I do this in my life.
Thank You in advance.
I have a SBS2003 and a "small" c:\ drive. Needless to say the Exchange database is growing and there isn't much free space left on my C:\ drive. I have moved a lot of things off the c:\drive (inc. page files) but I think the best way is to move the Exchange database(s) to the other drive as its about 7Gb in size.
I read articles about moving Exchange database and logs to another disk/drive and it doesn't seem like a complicated process (simply by changing the drive letter?). However I would like some assurance from any experts who did this before and tell me is there anything need to be concerned as this is the first time I do this in my life.
Thank You in advance.
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OK thanks. I think that's what I need :)
I am following the KB821915. Once I get into the Exchange System Manager I can 't seem to find the Transaction Log Location Box. I have turned on Administrative groups and rebooted the server but I'm not sure what the KB means by the following...
3. Locate the storage group where you want to change log file paths, right-click the storage group, and then click Properties.
4. Click the General tab, click the Browse button next to the Transaction log location box, and then specify the new drive or folder location for the log files.
3. Locate the storage group where you want to change log file paths, right-click the storage group, and then click Properties.
4. Click the General tab, click the Browse button next to the Transaction log location box, and then specify the new drive or folder location for the log files.
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Two further questions :-
1. Will the database be mounted automatically after the move?
2. Can I ONLY move the database (priv1.edb), and not the stream (priv1.stm) file??