Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Unleashed

Adding a Content Database

Creating a new content database does not mean that any new content will be stored in it because a site collection cannot span content databases. However, by creating a new content database and following some extra steps, administrators can instruct SharePoint where to create new site collections.

Adding a Content Database Using Central Administration

Administrators can use the following procedure to create a new content database and attach it to the specified web application:

1. Click Start, All Programs, Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Products, SharePoint 2010 Central Administration.
2. On the SharePoint central administration website, click Application Management.
3. In the Databases section, click Manage Content Databases.