How to know if Instant File Initialization is enabled? Besides creating a new database and timing it, is there a simple way to determine whether or not Instant File Initialization is enabled/functioning?  

(on Windows Server 2008 Enterprise)
Using ntrights.exe, check if the SeManageVolumePrivilege priviledge is granted. IF you prefer a 'built in' tool, use secedit /export /areas USER_RIGHTS.