Can the ADAM database be moved to another drive? (4233188)

Currently the Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) database is on the C: drive which is running out of space. How do I move it do the D: drive? Can the ADAM database be moved to another drive?

The ADAM can be moved to another drive or folder within the current drive.

Part of the ADAM tools that are installed when the ADAM is installed, is a tool called dsdbutil.exe

This tool provides management facilities for the ADAM database.

For detailed intructions please visit the Microsoft website.

 

From the TechNet Library see: Dsdbutil - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc780814.aspx for a full listing of the tool's functions

To move the ADAM database and update the associated registry entries, please perform the following:

-Stop the ADAM instance.

-Stop any and all QMM services (might not be needed, but it is better to be safe than sorry).

-On the machine where ADAM is install go to Start | Programs | ADAM | ADAM Tools Command Prompt. This open a command window.

-Type dsdbutil in the command window and press enter. The utility runs in its own environment and has a prompt - dsdbutil:

-Type files and press enter. The prompt will change to - file maintenance:

-At this point you use the move DB to %s and move logs to %s commands to move the ADAM to where you want it. The %s is the location where you want to move the database to. For example to the E: drive in a folder call qmminstance

-Type move DB to E:\qmminstance and press enter. The database will move and you will get a report on the screen.

-Type move logs to E:\qmminstance and press enter. The logs will move and you will get a report on the screen.

You can now restart all the services.