How can i change the default folder to which my database files are saved? right now it's saving everything to
\program files\mssql server\mssql.1\mssql\data
uggg! i can't even find an option to use a "save as" or export the mdf file. the "save as" tries to save the solution file. Any help is greatly appreciated.
If you want to change the location of the already existing database file, you should consider using the detach / attach functionality which is described in the BOL. Be aware that during this process, the database (not the instance per se) will NOT be available for incoming connections.