Changing location DB SBO-Common

Hi all,
Detailed problem description:
I am using SQL Server 2005.
To free space on the C drive we want to move mdf (data) and ldf (log) files for example 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\Data'
to the D-drive, 'D:\Data'.
I know SBO-Common is necessairy for SBO, the others not sure.
How can I move those files, without creating any problems?
Thanks, Chief

Hi Chief
Accutally I think it's a SQL Server job and you do not even need to change anything
in SBO.Just relocate the DB to the new location by following the below MS kb,
then click the refresh botton the choose company windows at SBO.That should work.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/224071
Regards,
Syn Qin
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