Where are the system database files stored?

Where are database files stored?

ComponentDefault pathDatabase Engine server components\Program Files\MicrosoftSQL Server\MSSQL{nn}.<InstanceID>\Database Engine data files\Program Files\MicrosoftSQL Server\MSSQL{nn}.<InstanceID>\Analysis Services server\Program Files\MicrosoftSQL Server\MSAS{nn}.<InstanceID>\

How are database files stored?

Database storage structure These tables are stored on the hard disk of the database server. The database tables are usually divided into columns and rows, just like a regular graphic table. In a database table, the columns specify the information category and the data type and the rows hold the actual information.

What are the system database?

Private and global temporary tables, which are created by users, are stored in the tempdb database. The other objects stored in this system database are table variables and table-valued functions. All user objects stored in tempdb are treated by the system in the same way as any other database object.

Where is the location of master database files defined?

The files can be found listed in the SQL Server configuration manager. Under "Services" find "SQL Server (INSTANCENAME)" and open the properties window. Browse to the "Startup Parameters" tab. The -d parameter is the master database data file.