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How to relocate or move user Database in same instance - SQL SERVER 2005/2008

Move or Relocate Database  (Data file and Log file) of User Database in same instance: Step 1: Run the command to find the present path of DB SELECT name , physical_name FROM sys.master_files where name like '%AdventureWorksDW%' Step 2: Bring Database Offline.     alter database AdventureWorksDW set offline with rollback immediate ;   Step 3: Copy/Cut Paste the physical files. Copy/Cut the Data file and log file  from Source: Paste to Destination( new path or location): Step 4: Run the below command to locate in new path for mdf. alter database AdventureWorksDW modify file ( name = AdventureWorksDW_Data , filename = 'E:\SQL2005\Instance2\AdventureWorksDW_Data.mdf' ); Step 5: Run the below command to locate in new path for ldf.        (same for ndf also with proper logical name and extension) alter database AdventureWorksDW modify file ( name = A...