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    WHS 2011 is usually set up with two HDDs; one split into two partitions; C: for the system and D: for Data.  The second HDD would then be assigned as a backup.

    I have noticed, that by default, all the default shared folders (Documents, Music, Pictures etc.) go into the shared folders on the D: drive but any user added ones go onto the E: drive.  There does not appear to be an option to change the drive when setting up a new shred folder.

    Does Microsoft have a reason for this?  It is slightly annoying if one wants to have all the shared folders on one HDD as one has to move them after setting up.

    Regards, Michael Pritchard
    Monday, September 19, 2011 8:12 AM

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    I have recently installed WHS2011 on server with 2 disks (1 disk and 1 mirror pair). By default it installed the shared folders under ServerFolders to D: which it created as second partition from the first disk. Nothing was put on the RAID disk.

    I then moved all these folders using the Dashboard. When in Server Folders and Hard Drives, there is a move the folder link on the right hand side. I just did this for the default folders. I have set up some new folders and put these directly on my RAID disk.

    There is a video on YouTube that shows you this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdlWvDdPaeI
    • Edited by Guido C Monday, September 19, 2011 11:15 AM Added link
    • Proposed as answer by Ken Warren Monday, September 19, 2011 1:12 PM
    • Marked as answer by mjopritchard Tuesday, March 6, 2012 10:42 AM
    Monday, September 19, 2011 11:13 AM

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    I have recently installed WHS2011 on server with 2 disks (1 disk and 1 mirror pair). By default it installed the shared folders under ServerFolders to D: which it created as second partition from the first disk. Nothing was put on the RAID disk.

    I then moved all these folders using the Dashboard. When in Server Folders and Hard Drives, there is a move the folder link on the right hand side. I just did this for the default folders. I have set up some new folders and put these directly on my RAID disk.

    There is a video on YouTube that shows you this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdlWvDdPaeI
    • Edited by Guido C Monday, September 19, 2011 11:15 AM Added link
    • Proposed as answer by Ken Warren Monday, September 19, 2011 1:12 PM
    • Marked as answer by mjopritchard Tuesday, March 6, 2012 10:42 AM
    Monday, September 19, 2011 11:13 AM
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    Thanks Guido,

    I managed to find the move folder function.

    Regards, Michael Pritchard
    Monday, September 19, 2011 11:24 AM
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    Guido,

    Can WHS2011 then mark a separate Backup HDD for the new location of the moved folder?

    Best wishes,

    Michael

    Regards, Michael Pritchard

    Tuesday, March 6, 2012 10:44 AM
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    You can learn about backing up your client computers and your server in the online help.

    I'm not on the WHS team, I just post a lot. :)

    Tuesday, March 6, 2012 12:42 PM
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    Michael, when you run the Add a Folder wizard from the Home Server 2011 dashboard, the first screen allows you to name your new folder and set its location.  Next to the Location field there is a Browse button.  If you click this, you can choose a different drive for your new shared folder, if desired. 
    Tuesday, March 6, 2012 1:29 PM