Change install drive for SQL Server 2014

[Former Member]

Hi,

we try to install MS SQL Server 2014 using the SQL4SAP script. Unfortunately this script always tries to install the MS SQL Server on the C-drive while we want to install it on a different drive. Where and how cna I Change the script to get it installed on a different drive?

Regards,

Timo

[luisdarui]

Hi Timo,

The script installs it by default in the C: drive, but if you don't want it to be installed in the C drive, you can also install it manually by following the SAP Database Upgrade and Installation guides.

If the above proposal is not helpful, then you follow Nicolas suggestion of customizing the config.xml file.

Best Regards,

Luis Darui

[Nicolas]

Hello,

I never try this but you can modify the file config.xml located in the config folder of the SQL Server DVD.

In the xml node named <Command> (line 57 for SQL Server 2012), add the argument /INSTANCEDIR=&quot;<Drive>\<yourpath>&quot; in the node parameter Argument="".

Please also review MSDN for other arguments (https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms144259%28v=sql.120%29.aspx).

Best regards,

Nicolas