The Art of SQL Server FILESTREAM - Red Gate Software

Chapter 1: Storing and Managing Unstructured DataFILESTREAM is a hybrid feature that requires both the Windows Administrator and theSQL Server Administrator to perform actions before the feature is enabled. Because ofthis, the configuration is often a two-step process.The Windows Administrator manages the Windows-related configuration changesneeded for the FILESTREAM feature. For example, Windows Administrator privilegesare required to create a Windows file share for the FILESTREAM feature. The WindowsAdministrator uses the SQL Server Configuration Manager to enable, disable, andconfigure FILESTREAM.The SQL Server Administrator manages the configuration changes within the boundariesof the given SQL Server instance. The SQL Administrator enables, disables, andconfigures the FILESTREAM Access Level, either by using SQL Server ManagementStudio or by running sp_configure.Appendix A describes in great detail how to enable and configure the FILESTREAMfeature, both during a SQL Server installation and for existing instances and databases. Ifyou encounter any difficulties, or need further information, please refer there.Enabling FILESTREAMOur first step is to enable the FILESTREAM feature at the instance level. Briefly,on the machine on which the SQL Server 2008 instance is installed, navigate asfollows (this path may change in future versions): Start | All Programs | Microsoft SQLServer 2008 | Configuration Tools | SQL Server Configuration Manager, then selectSQL Server Services. Right-click on the appropriate instance, select Properties thenmove to the FILESTREAM tab. In here, you can enable the instance for T-SQL and fileI/O streaming access.40