====== Changing the Database Location ======

The TapeTrack database location can be changed by specifying the ''-h'' argument when starting TapeTrack.
<note important>It is recommended that the TapeTrack database not be stored on an SMB or NFS share.</note>

===== Changing The Database Location Via The Server Helper =====

Double click the Server Helper icon, installed on your desktop by default, to start the **Server Helper**.

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Alternatively, in your TapeTrack Install directory (\TapeTrack\TapeTrack Framework Server), double click the file TMSS10ServerHelper.exe.

In the field **Home** insert the fully qualified directory location for the var/db directory.

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Click ''Save Service Settings'' to update the server's database location.

Click ''Stop'' under the **Control Service** until the **Status** reads **Stopped**, and then click ''Start'' to restart the service using the new settings.

Login to TapeMaster to check the database redirection was successful. 

===== Changing The Database Location Manually In Windows =====

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Open administrative command window and stop the TapeTrack service with the command **net stop TMSS10SVC**.

In regedit, navigate to **HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\TMSS10SVC**.

Double click on **ImagePath** to open the Edit String window. 

Add ''-h'' argument to end of current String and fully qualified path of db folder.

Click OK and exit out of registry.

In the administrative command window restart the TapeTrack service with the **net start TMSS10SVC**.

Login to TapeMaster to check the database redirection was successful. 


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