VLDB move without reinstall

[Rakerr]

I need to move my database off the drive it is currently on (Running out of space)
How can I do this without reinstalling
I do recall when reinstalling before the drive selection was greyed out.

any ideas

 

[jfrantz]

You can move the ARCserve database without reinstalling by using NTFS junctions.

Download Junction v1.03 from SysInternals

http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/source/misc.shtml#junction

Create a new folder for the ARCserve database where ever you want to move it to. (E:\ARCserve_Database)

Stop all ARCserve services.

Open a cmd shell. (Start -> Run -> cmd) and run the following:
cd "\Program Files\CA\BrightStor ARCserve Backup"
ren DATABASE DATABASE.OLD
junction DATABASE E:\ARCserve_Database
cd DATABASE.OLD
copy *.* ..\DATABASE

Start the ARCserve services

Be sure everything is working fine then delete the "ARCSERVE.OLD" directory.

Junctions can also be used to move other directories which tend to grow large such as logs.

-Jeff

 

[peeky1323]

Hi,

I believe that using the Database recovery option also allows you to move the database. This would mean restore your database from a backup to a new location.

I am nto sure what version you have but under utilites in the manager, there a RecoverDB tool.

Matt