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Where the SQL database files are stored?
The location of the database files created using Microsoft SQL Server: The data and transaction log files are stored on the computer hosting the Microsoft SQL Server. If the Microsoft SQL Server and the LaserFiche Server are hosted on the same computer, then the files are stored in the database folder.
Where is MDF and LDF file located?
The mdf and ldf can be set for each Microsoft SQL database, by right-clicking on the database, in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and selecting Properties. In the Database Properties Select Files. In this window, the current settings for the mdf and ldf are displayed.
Where are the directories stored in SQL Server?
It is important to keep in mind that the directory hierarchy created under the instance-level FILESTREAM share is a virtual directory hierarchy. This hierarchy is stored in the SQL Server database and is not represented physically in the NTFS file system.
Where do I install SQL Server 2008 R2?
No matter you install a new SQL Server 2008 R2 instance or repair existing SQL Server 2008 R2 instance, you can start from the above installation center, but in the process you need to browser for folder where you put SQL Server 2008 R2 installation media.
Where do I Find my SQL Server setup files?
After you download SQL Server from Microsoft site, you will extract the SQL Server setup files inside to a folder such as E:SoftwareSW_DVD9_SQL_Svr_Enterprise_Edtn_2008_R2_English_MLF_X16-29 in your scenario. The folder contains 1033_enu_lp, resources, x64 and a bunch of files.
What is the default directory structure for SQL Server?
The directory structure for a SQL Server named instance that includes the Database Engine and Analysis Services, named “MyInstance”, and installed to the default directories would be as follows: You can specify any value for the instance ID, but avoid special characters and reserved keywords.