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* Put the SQL database on a separate drive, not the C drive
 
* Put the SQL database on a separate drive, not the C drive
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** By default, SQL places the database in program files on C, but this is not a good location.  C drive is already busy handling the operating system, so best to but on a separate drive.
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* Put SQL database on a separate physical drive
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** This will provide best performance by not competeing with the main OS drive running the SQL server program
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* Use SSD or fast drives if you need ultimate performance and speed
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Revision as of 16:24, 30 December 2014

SQL Server Best Practices

  • Put the SQL database on a separate drive, not the C drive
    • By default, SQL places the database in program files on C, but this is not a good location. C drive is already busy handling the operating system, so best to but on a separate drive.
  • Put SQL database on a separate physical drive
    • This will provide best performance by not competeing with the main OS drive running the SQL server program
  • Use SSD or fast drives if you need ultimate performance and speed