Chris,

Any guides on how to do this in the scenario where I have SQL entirely 
installed on one drive?

Thanks,

Brian

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> On Mar 12, 2014, at 3:59 PM, "Chris Nackers" <[email protected]> 
> wrote:
> 
> All other responses have been spot on, the license issue wasn’t a valid 
> point. 
>  
> You should have more drives than C/E anyways for a proper CM install, but it 
> is what it is. 
>  
> In a ideal configuration you would have:
> C: OS
> D: ConfigMgr Inboxes
> E: Data/DP
> F: SQL DB
> G: SQL TX
>  
> That’s “ideal”, perfect would to be split a few more things up, but for your 
> size, doubtful you’ll see much of a difference, the main key is to separate 
> the OS from ConfigMgr from SQL DB from SQL TX.
>  
> Hope that helps.
>  
> Chris Nackers
> Microsoft MVP – Enterprise Client Management
> Email: [email protected]
> Nackers Consulting Services, LLC
>  
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
> On Behalf Of Brian McDonald
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 11:06 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: [mssms] Moving SCCM 2012 DB
>  
> Thanks for everyone who responded. Here's my next question. In my 
> environment, my SQL DBA installed SQL on my Primary Site Server. I know, I 
> know....:(
> 
> I have 2 drives on my Primary Site. C:\ has SCCM Installed and E:\ has SQL 
> installed.
> 
> How difficult of a task would it be to move the DB directory, logs directory, 
> tempDB directory, tempDB files, etc. etc. to separate drives?
> 
> Would I be looking at a complete reinstall of SQL? How would this impact my 
> current SCCM 2012 environment? Is it too risky to do at this point. Trying to 
> determine my options and best recommendations on how to move forward.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Brian
> 
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: [mssms] Moving SCCM 2012 DB
> Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:47:24 +0000
> 
> 1.       It’s already installed in a Microsoft supported configuration
> 2.       Moving it will mean generating a fair amount of network traffic 
> between the two servers whereas it is presently all local
> 3.       Generally speaking, your data is more secure staying put on one 
> server than moving it from one server to another
> 4.       IIRC, they cannot use that SQL license to collocate other 
> application databases…it’s ONLY for ConfigMgr (need to verify that one 
> though).  So unless they have a separate SQL license for the other server, 
> they’re either dedicating another whole server just for ConfigMgr or they’re 
> wasting the license
>  
> IMO, they’re the ones with the burden of proof in this situation.  They would 
> need to demonstrate how moving data across a network between servers is less 
> secure  than having it all local.
>  
> -Phil
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> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
> On Behalf Of Brian McDonald
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 10:34 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [mssms] Moving SCCM 2012 DB
>  
> Hi everyone,
> 
> My DBA has asked me to move my local SQL install remote. I have a single 
> primary site with 64 GB of memory and service only 1200 clients total. I see 
> no reason to move the SQL to a remote location. They basically told me there 
> reasoning was from a security standpoint. First reason was because local 
> install required a local SQL instance (licensing), which we explained to them 
> we are using STD edition and licensing is included.
> 
> I need a strong business case to keep my SQL install local. I see no reason 
> to move it off-box.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Brian
>  
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