If I am running a Database, and I want to change the name of the Database, so I just rename the directory, provided I go through my .abb and .bat files to update the database name there, am I safe, or are there other implications?
Furthermore, could I also change database settings, for example, change the plugin that I use (if I am changing data provider etc)
Hello SpandexMan,
yes you are right, in my mind just copy your database directory to the new location/rename the directory in front of the _,1,..9,a...z directories.
Do one backup of your database (DB path/full content) and stay the orginal directory untouched. Open the new/copy database with AB [Open Database...], this will work for me very well ...
My experience with .abb is low, but it should work always on "current DB" be open at current time in AB.
Best regards,
Peter
Second, yes change settings will work from that point onwards you change, the history records should remain "as is" and you append the new data. Database is not Plug-in special in my mind, because every DB is researchable via [Ouote Editor...]. AB locks the DB via the configured Plug-in, so your new Plug-in will stream exclusive, there should no problems. Problems could perhaps result later filled with new datapoints in aggregation/chart window...
Ok, that’s awesome and will save me an Uber ton of work! 
Thanks!