A customer wants to use an HPE StoreEasy 3000 to host a SQL Server database. How can MS-SQL be
configured to use an SMB share rather than local storage?
A.
Configure the default database locations using UNC paths (\\server\\share) instead of a local drive (D:).
B.
Combine throughput of all network adapters and cluster nodes together.
C.
Set up a new HPE StoreEasy 3000 to create a Microsoft SQL Cluster.
D.
Configure NPIV in the local network adapters to reach the SMB Share.
Explanation:
Confige SQL server to use an SMB share by configuring the default database locations using UNC paths (\\
\\server\\share) instead of a local drive (D:).
References: http://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA4-
7418ENW&cc=us&lc=en (HPE StoreEasy 1000 Performance Best Practice Guidelines for SQL over SMB 3,
page 3)