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  • RE: Mdf File Size is getting increased...

    Chowdary's (7/28/2014)


    On 24th my Mdf size was 10GB,when i checked now the Mdf size was increased suddenly to 30GB.

    First ascertain whether the file has free space or filled with data.

    If...

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  • RE: Creating a Test DB from a full backup of Prod

    Paul Morris-1011726 (7/25/2014)


    Very cool, I will do this off hours just because i am paranoid. Let you know how it goes. Thanks for the help!

    no need to be paranoid, just...

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  • RE: Creating a Test DB from a full backup of Prod

    Once you restored the database as a new name i would also then change the logical filenames as shown below (and based on my example)

    ALTER DATABASE [bob] MODIFY FILE (NAME...

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  • RE: Creating a Test DB from a full backup of Prod

    I have an example here which should help.

    I have a Litespeed database called Litespeedlocal which i have a backup of, I want to restore it as bob.

    The logical filenames...

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  • RE: Creating a Test DB from a full backup of Prod

    Paul Morris-1011726 (7/25/2014)


    So it should look like this?

    RESTORE DATABASE TEST FROM DISK = 'E:\<path>\FULL.BAK'

    WITH REPLACE, RECOVERY,

    MOVE 'PROD' TO 'E:\<path>\TEST.MDF',

    MOVE 'PROD_log' TO 'E:\<path>\TEST_log.LDF';

    Do i need the RECOVERY?

    You don't need REPLACE since...

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  • RE: Creating a Test DB from a full backup of Prod

    Paul Morris-1011726 (7/25/2014)


    And i can do this during business hours without affecting the Prod DB?

    Should be perfectly safe as long as you set the move clauses correctly. The logical name...

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  • RE: SQL 2012 Multi Instance Cluster - DTC

    MikaS (7/22/2014)


    it's not something you automatically need (after SQL Server 2005, which did require it for cluster installation).

    Whilst it's not actually required for 2008 onwards, the installer still bitches and...

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  • RE: SQL 2012 Multi Instance Cluster - DTC

    SQLSACT (7/22/2014)


    Hi all

    I am required to set up a multi-instance SQL/Windows Cluster.

    Windows 2012 Ent/SQL 2012 Ent

    There will be 12 instances across 4 nodes.

    Which considerations do I need to take for...

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  • RE: SQL database recovery from corrupt database file!

    chengchong36 (7/9/2014)


    Last week I backed up my SQL Server by using BE 2012. I named the file "SQL Server BAK" which contained copies of my SQL Server databases. A few...

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  • RE: Creating a Test DB from a full backup of Prod

    This is why you are getting the error

    RESTORE DATABASE TEST FROM DISK = 'E:\<path>\FULL.BAK'

    WITH REPLACE, RECOVERY,

    MOVE 'PROD' TO 'E:\<path>\TEST.MDF';

    You've only specified a move for the primary data file, you need...

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  • RE: Shirnk Tlog(LDF) size?

    smtzac (7/23/2014)


    Source: Glenn Berry

    -- Switch to your database

    USE ngmetadata;

    GO

    -- Check VLF Count for current database

    DBCC LogInfo;

    -- Check individual File Sizes and space available for current database

    SELECT name AS [File Name]...

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  • RE: question on cluster private and public network

    vsamantha35 (7/23/2014)


    Hi,

    On a cluster, we have 2 networks i.e private network and public network.

    Private network is used for cluster communication(LooksAlive and IsAlive checks) and Public network is used for client...

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  • RE: Bring Secondary Log Shipping DB online WITHOUT .TUF file

    don't ever delete the TUF file, this will require a re initialisation of the LS plan

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  • RE: Backing up a DB with log shipping turned on

    Jeff Moden (7/21/2014)


    Perry Whittle (7/21/2014)


    Steve Jones - SSC Editor (7/21/2014)


    GilaMonster (7/16/2014)


    Steve Jones - SSC Editor (7/16/2014)


    Yes. I believe you can use copy only, which avoids this

    Full backups do not break...

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  • RE: Backing up a DB with log shipping turned on

    Steve Jones - SSC Editor (7/21/2014)


    GilaMonster (7/16/2014)


    Steve Jones - SSC Editor (7/16/2014)


    Yes. I believe you can use copy only, which avoids this

    Full backups do not break the log chain. Copy...

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