• I registered a request with Microsoft that it should be possible during the install to specify the groups that SQL Server uses.  The response was 'This will be considered for a future release'.  I think the workaround you posted of moving the database files post-install is the best you will get in a NAS environment.

    If you get a fix for SQL 2005, please let the community know.

    Original author: https://github.com/SQL-FineBuild/Common/wiki/ 1-click install and best practice configuration of SQL Server 2019, 2017 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008 and 2005.

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