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How are DB files stored?

Database tables and indexes may be stored on disk in one of a number of forms, including ordered/unordered flat files, ISAM, heap files, hash buckets, or B+ trees. Each form has its own particular advantages and disadvantages. The most commonly used forms are B-trees and ISAM.


Where are DB files stored?

The default database file location for server instances depends on the version of the Microsoft SQL Server software: SQL Server 2014 — C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL12. MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\DATA\ SQL Server 2016 — C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL13.

How is data stored in a database physically?

Have you ever wondered how SQL server physically stores table data internally? Well, data in tables is stored in row and column format at the logical level, but physically it stores data in something called data pages. A data page is the fundamental unit of data storage in SQL Server and it is 8KB in size.

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