Thread: Data Store on C:

I just installed PostgreSQL 8.0.1 on Windows XP Pro.

Why is the data store put on the C: drive instead of asking me where I want
it like other DBMS packages do?

What I do is have only OS things on the C: drive, development on the D:
drive, and volatile things (like cache files, databases, Internet
applications, and so on) on the E: drive. It makes backups and defragging
easier.  I'd like the choice of where to put it instead of fragmenting my C:
drive with system files on it.  I defrag C: often to make access quicker.

What was the logic behind not asking? Is there a specific reason PostgreSQL
has to be on C:?

Thanks.

Mike


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On Jun 4, 2005, at 6:53 PM, Michael Avila wrote:

> I just installed PostgreSQL 8.0.1 on Windows XP Pro.
>
> Why is the data store put on the C: drive instead of asking me where I
> want
> it like other DBMS packages do?
>
> What I do is have only OS things on the C: drive, development on the D:
> drive, and volatile things (like cache files, databases, Internet
> applications, and so on) on the E: drive. It makes backups and
> defragging
> easier.  I'd like the choice of where to put it instead of fragmenting
> my C:
> drive with system files on it.  I defrag C: often to make access
> quicker.
>
> What was the logic behind not asking? Is there a specific reason
> PostgreSQL
> has to be on C:?


I think you missed the option during installation. If you look at the
image in step 4, it shows you can choose where to put things including
the data directory.

http://pginstaller.projects.postgresql.org/


John DeSoi, Ph.D.
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