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Posted - 2003-10-27 : 08:18:03
Renee writes "I am new to SQL Server and I set up a new database. Our data and log files are on the c drive. Our server is partioned with c and d and the c drive doesn't have much room left. The d drive is where I should have set it up. How do I move my data and log files from c to d.

Thanks in advanced for your response,

Renee"

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Posted - 2003-10-27 : 11:37:28
You can use sp_detach_db move the files and sp_attach_db - backup the databases first.
That won't work for system databases but should free up the room.

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