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data file movement

  • April 15, 2014 at 9:55 am

    #287679

    i need to move the data files as the database is configured in replication , how can i move to another drive ?

  • April 15, 2014 at 10:10 am

    #1706173

    I think this should work - I would test on a test system first to make sure replication comes back up.

    Pause Replication

    Detach Database

    Move .MDF/.LDF file to new drive

    Reattach Database

    Start Replication

    - Tony Sweet

  • April 15, 2014 at 10:29 am

    #1706176

    ALTER DATABASE ... MODIFY FILE, set the new name. Take the DB offline. Copy the files to their new location, ensure SQL has permission on the folder, bring DB online.

    Gail Shaw
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