how can I point the liagent to collect from a network share? ie. directory = [network location]

[ARuvVD11]

I've got windows ms sql cluster built on smb 3 for its shared storage. The liagent doesn't seem to recognize anything other than drive letters... any suggestions?

[erikverbruggen]

If i reminder correctly, you cannot use a network path for the directory. It is only possible to use a local path, eg drive mapping.

You could create a symbolic link on a local drive, mapping the network path and use it on the LI agent configuration.

[ARuvVD11]

Doesn't really work since mapped network drives are profile specific and only exist with an interactive login.

And, yes.  I tried mapping it to the system account. Doesn't persist through reboots.

[erikverbruggen · Accepted solution]

What i was trying to say is to use a symbolic link, not a drive mapping. A symbolic link should be persistent.

The following website, explains the use of symbolic links and how to create them,The Complete Guide to Creating Symbolic Links (aka Symlinks) on Windows