how to relocate Pagefile.sys to another drive letter


i have sql 2008 r2 , sharepoint 2010 installed on separate server having low disk space issue related windows 2008r2.

i can see pagefiles.sys causing this. best option move pagefile.sys drive letter. can please let me?

1. there risks involve, if want move pagefiles.sys c driver letter?

2. how can relocate pagefile.sys from c drive driver?

i have found technet link, saying memory dump file, instead of pagefile.sys. are these same?

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee424384(ws.10,printer).aspx

i know expert, please tell me simplest , easiest step-by-step.

 

i not think there risk associated this, need reboot server afterwards.

1. right click computer | choose properties

2. click advanced system settings

3. performance tab | click settings

4. advanced settings tab | virtual memory | click change

5. uncheck automaticaly manage page file

6. clicking on disk allow set paging file want

i recommend have page file on c drive in size @ least 500mb should sufficient having dumps. can have bigger paging file on different drive should in respect performance


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krystian zieja
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