How do I find out where a database is stored?

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You have two native options for finding out where the SQL server stores its database files: either right-click on the instance name in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and navigate to the 'Database Settings' tab, or use a T-SQL query.

Where are SQL databases located?

SQL Server databases are stored in the file system in files. Files can be grouped into filegroups. For more information about files and filegroups, see Database Files and Filegroups. When people gain access to an instance of SQL Server they are identified as a login.

Where are databases stored on computer?

The data file stores the data. The log file (written to first) stores a record of the transaction before its persisted to disk. These files are stored on disk subsystems. If you're smart, both files are stored on SSDs.

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SQL Server databases are stored in the file system in files. Files can be grouped into filegroups. For more information about files and filegroups, see Database Files and Filegroups. When people gain access to an instance of SQL Server they are identified as a login.

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The data file stores the data. The log file (written to first) stores a record of the transaction before its persisted to disk. These files are stored on disk subsystems. If you're smart, both files are stored on SSDs.

How do I find out where a database is stored?

Where are SQL databases located?

Where are databases stored on computer?

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