cannot change back MSSQL start up parameters in 2005 cluster

  • Hi all,

    I have a single node cluster with 1 x sql instance. I amended the start up parameters, incorrectly, via sql config manager so SQL would not start.

    I went in & changed the parameters to be correct, but the change won't persist. Every time I try to start SQL again, the incorrect change is automatically written back to the start up parameters (& the reg)

    I have tried the following:

    Amending via the registry

    Amending via SQL config manager

    starting via cmd line sqlserver.exe ...

    net start & net stop

    I can start SQL with the cmd line options but cannot get the parameter changes to stay in place and I cannot start SQL via the cluster or service.

    I read this, which sounds like the problem, but the solution does not work for me.

    http://www.jimmcleod.net/blog/index.php/2008/12/15/cluster-wont-start-due-to-incorrect-startup-parameters/

    Any ideas?

    SQL 25K

    Thanks in advance!!

  • Aha, this DOES work:

    amend params via registry

    net start mssqlserver

    start sql via cluadmin.exe

    stop via cluadmin.exe & start again

    changes will persist.

    sorry to bother, hope this helps someone.

  • This pretty much worked for me though i had to reset the registry entry again before stopping and starting SQL in cluadmin.exe.



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  • Apparently this is due to Checkpointing - and MS have an official workaround. Although I still think baby_cheeses method involves far less hacking around.

    Rachel

    Random-Thunks.com

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