It can be done, but not during the installation.
I tested this with the default MSDE instance, but it should be the same with SQL.
1. Install BE as normal.
2. Stop all the BE services and the MSSQL service to the instance which the BE Database was installed to.
3. Change HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VERITAS\Backup Exec\Engine\Misc\Data Path to whatever you want it to be.
4. Move the contents of the original Data Path ie. \Backup Exec\NT\Data to the new directory.
5. Start all BE services.
Pleas note however, it won't just be the BE database files and log file, it will also be all the Job Logs as well which will be put under this directory.
The steps mentioned by John worked perfectly for the MSDE instance of Backup Exec. However, It is recommended, prior to making changes in the registry, to run a complete back up of the registry and server.
Warning: Incorrect use of the Windows Registry Editor may prevent the operating system from functioning properly. Caution must be exercised while making changes to the Windows Registry.Message was edited by:
Sagar Kamat
