Several Newbee Questions About MSSQL Backups
Mar 12, 2008
hi all,
i have some questions about backing up mssql database, please, if you can help me with them.
1. what is main difference between Full Recovery and Bulk_Logged Recovery models? when to use one, and when to use the other?
2. why do i need marks in my backup? can you tell me in which case do i need marks? i don't understand, why wolud i ever wanted to recover database to some marked point? in which case i would like to recover only it's part and not full database?
3. if i do have backup of transaction log, it means nothing if i do not have backup of database structure? i need to have complete backup of transaction log to be able to recover all of the data?
4. i have database, and i did make no changes in database structure. in that case, only one backup of the system tables of the database is enough? there is no need to backup it all the time?
5. when i backup my transaction log file, do i backup only a differences between last backup of transaction log file and current, or i always backup complete transaction log file?
thank you in advance!
View 3 Replies
ADVERTISEMENT
May 8, 2007
Hi,
Ive a few questions on backups im hoping someone can help me with.
1. Is it possible to create backups, with the db in a disconnected state, which can be reattached and will function exactly as the database was at the time of the backup?
2. In sql express I currently have one backup which is a full backup. I would like to have an other backup on a different disk, but when I add another one in the Destination box I get an error 'The volume of device 'first backup' is not of a multiple famliy media set'. Is it possible to have moree than one backup of the database?
3. What are the main things that third party software packages do that the built in backup cannot? What do they make easier?
4. If I delete my current backup, and then create a new one, will it include all transactions logs, and have multiple restore points, or will it just create a backup of the current time, with no transaction logs?
5. I have found a simple script that allows me to restore my backup to a new database :
RESTORE DATABASE test
FROM DISK = 'C:SQLSQLWLM.BAK'
WITH
MOVE 'wlm.com' TO 'C:SQL est_Data.mdf' ,
MOVE 'wlm.com_Log' TO 'C:SQL est_log.ldf', REPLACE
that works in restoring the database to a new database. However, it only restores to the earliest point, rather than the most recent. Can this be fixed easily?
Thanks,
C
View 2 Replies
View Related
Sep 1, 2004
I am starting to load a data warehouse for a retention period of 10 years. My database backup plan is as follows -
1. Perform full back on Sunday.
2. Perform differential backup everyday from Mon - Sat.
3. Perform transaction log back-ups every hour on all days.
My recovery mode is going to be BULK-LOGGED at all times. I had a few questions / comments on the Maintenance Plan that I would be creating for the back-ups. My database name is Warehouse.
1. Differential Backups cannot be created via a Maintenance Plan. Only a full-backup gets created. Am I correct?
2. I shall be running Optimizations and Integrity checks prior to full-backup. Is this ok?
3. Remove files (both .BAK and .TRN) older than - I am thinking of having 6 days. I want only one full back-up at a time in the server. What settings can I use? I think the old back-up gets deleted when the new one is successful. What settings in the Maintainence Plan do I have to use to overwrite the previous back-up with the current one?
System Databases -
Should the settings for System Databases be the same as my Warehouse database?
The Maintenance Plan takes care of full-back up and TLOG back-ups. For Differential Backups I have to use the All Tasks from EM and specify the Differential Backup job. Correct?
All kinds of back-ups can occur in the database when it is active. Meaning, I have a job that loads data in the warehouse when a back-up is occurring simultaneously. Am I correct?
I do not intend to shrink the Transaction Log at any time, since it gets backed up every hour I do not expect it to grow to a large size. If I do have to shrink it, then I change the recover mode to Simple, shrink the log and then immediately do a full-backup and after that set the mode back to Bulk-Logged. Is the sequence of steps correct?
Please let me know your inputs.
Thanks,
Vivek
View 1 Replies
View Related
Jun 17, 2007
Hi
I want to design a site that is database driven. The database will have possibly 100 Tables;
View 3 Replies
View Related
Mar 4, 2006
1) I haven't seen any use of "SAVE TRANSACTION" in small to mid size apps. Is it used mainly in big and complex apps?
2) Given this link http://www.databasejournal.com/features/mssql/article.php/3584751 about SQL2005. How can what the article presents be done in SQL2000?
Thanks.
View 3 Replies
View Related
Feb 16, 2007
Hello, I am playing around with the replication feature within mssql.
The system that I am developing requires a master database at a remote location, possibly at a data centre and have a onsite database. The idea of having a local database is that the system can be running in the event of no internet connection and all the local databases update the master server and the master server updating all the local databases so they all have the same data.
I have some questions.
1. I create a publication on the master server and setup a subscription on a local database; does information only go 1 way? Or do I need to setup a publication on the local database and setup a subscription on the master server for data to go both ways?
2. What is the best type of replication for information on all databases to be up-to-date with each other, Merge?
3. Is there any limitations with the replication feature that I need to be aware of?
4. Is there anything that I need to keep in mind when I set this up?
5. How much bandwidth does replication take up, I know there are a lot of factors involved when trying to calculate this type of thing but a good idea would be good.
Thank you for all your replies.
*edit* I am testing with 2 copies of mssql enterprise trial
View 2 Replies
View Related
Jul 20, 2005
Hi Alljust been given a project converting clipper app with Dbase filesinto Windows using "CA Visual Objects"Now my question: My objective is to keep the selling price of the appas low as possible but I need SQL database.MS SQL 2000 is 1st price I know but what els is available at minimalcost. ?Is MySql an option to look at ? and what pitfalls are there?Gunter
View 2 Replies
View Related
Feb 12, 2003
Hi.
I`m new to MS Sql and have been studying some tutorials and stuff.
What I can`t get a hold of is this sysname-thing. I see it is referenced to when i.e you create a new table...
Can anyone help me?
Freddy....
View 1 Replies
View Related
Oct 1, 2006
Hi guys,
I am a newbee withh SSIS, I used DTS in SQL 2000 way back to migrate data from AS/400 DB2UDB iSeries to SQL 2000. It was easy to use DTS just specify Source and Destination and do some mapping and bingo. But now how do I do the same things with SSIS?
Is there some sort of tutorial out there? Any nice books? Any help is greatly appriciated.
T.I.A.
View 4 Replies
View Related
Jun 27, 2002
Hi. I have a database online. I have to run some scripts, and check out my database. The ISP i have, has currently changed the IP address for the database, now I can not hook up with it via Enterprise Manager. Can someone help me. I am using Microsoft ME as the platform.
View 1 Replies
View Related
Sep 15, 2002
I need to find column names if any after 2 “check” columns.
Scenario: I have a database, with approx 400-1500 tables, depending on installation of software. The software is structured so that, when it synchronizes the SQL database it will create all the columns e.g. custacc, custname etc. and then it will always put in two check columns “CheckOne” and “CheckTwo” these two columns has to be the two last ones. In 99.9 this always works fine, but sometime if the users creates a new field in the software, when it synchronizes the new field “lands” behind the two checkfields, which is not good.
So what I am after is a script, which can run through all user tables, tell me if there are columns after the two checkfields and list those tables if any.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Henrik.
View 3 Replies
View Related
Nov 15, 2015
The space allocated to the Log in question is 180 GB. During this time period I was running TLog backups every 5 minutes, yet the log continued to chew through to 80 GB used, even after the process was complete and a final TLog backup had been taken. It continued to stay very large until the Full backup was complete -- or something else that I'm unaware of completed. Like every other DBA I typically take a TLog backup to shrink the log, but what appeared to be the case here was the Full completed and it released the used log space. All said, will Transaction Log backups not free up the log during Full backups?
View 3 Replies
View Related
Aug 11, 2004
How many result-rows does mssql return should be used asynchronous method to use mssql cursor, can get the best performance in any time in any result offset?
i want to make the cursor fast in any time whatever how many results returned
View 2 Replies
View Related
Feb 10, 2008
Hi,
i was planning to create a database migration tool ..
its a certain database of a DMS (document management system) to
another DMS (two different DMS)... from DMS using msde 2000 server .. and tranfer to a DMS using a postgre sql or mssql .. depends ..
they have different table structures and names . . :D
i was thing of what language shall i use.. or what language is the best to work on this kind of project :)
hoping for your kind help guys. thanks :)
br
Frozenice
View 1 Replies
View Related
Sep 6, 2006
Does enabling/disabling Data Execution Prevention have a performanceimpact on SQL 2000 or SQL 2005?For SQL best performance - how should I configure for:Processor Scheduling:Programs or Background servicesMemory Usage:Programs or System Cache
View 9 Replies
View Related
Mar 24, 2008
Hi,
I am a bit new to the MSSQL server. In our application, we use so many SQL queries. To imporve the performance, we used the Database enigine Tuning tool to create the indexes. The older version of the application supports MSSQL 2000 also. To re-create these new indexes, I have an issue in running these "CREATE INDEX" commands as the statements generated for index creation are done in MSSQL 2005. The statements include "INCLUDES" keyword which is supported in MSSQL 2005 but not in MSSQL 2000.
Ex:-
CREATE INDEX IND_001_PPM_PA ON PPM_PROCESS_ACTIVITY
(ACTIVITY_NAME ASC, PROCESS_NAME ASC, START_TIME ASC, ISMONITORED ASC)
INCLUDE
(INSTANCE_ID, ACTIVITY_TYPE, STATUS, END_TIME, ORGANIZATION);
Any help in creating such indexes in 2000 version is welcome.
Thanks,
Suresh.
View 2 Replies
View Related
May 3, 2008
Hello
We are using SQL 2005 and now we are planning to use SQL 2000. what are the ways to do the process.
We taken the script spcificall for 2000 and run it in SQL 200. But we are getting the error in SCRIPT?
Could you please give me the step to do?
Thanks,
Sankar R
View 6 Replies
View Related
Oct 26, 1999
Hello:
I am currently work on mssql 6.5. On my workstation, I have mssql 6.5
cient software.
However, I would like to install mssql 7.0 server on my nt workstation
and work with it to become familiar with 7.0. Can I install mssql 7.0
server on my nt workstation? Can mssql 6.5 client coexist with mssql 7.0
on the same machine if they are in different directories?
Thanks.
David Spaisman
View 1 Replies
View Related
Jun 15, 2006
Ben writes "I have a sql script that doesn't function very well when it's executed on a SQL 2000 server.
The scrpt looks like this:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
USE [master]
GO
IF NOT EXISTS (SELECT * FROM master.dbo.syslogins WHERE loginname = N'SSDBUSERNAME')
EXEC sp_addlogin N'SSDBUSERNAME', N'SSDBPASSWORD'
GO
GRANT ADMINISTER BULK OPERATIONS TO [SSDBUSERNAME]
GO
GRANT AUTHENTICATE SERVER TO [SSDBUSERNAME]
GO
GRANT CONNECT SQL TO [SSDBUSERNAME]
GO
GRANT CONTROL SERVER TO [SSDBUSERNAME]
GO
GRANT CREATE ANY DATABASE TO [SSDBUSERNAME]
GO
USE [master]
GO
If EXISTS (Select * FROM master.dbo.syslogins WHERE loginname = N'SSDBUSERNAME')
ALTER LOGIN [SSDBUSERNAME] WITH PASSWORD=N'SSDBPASSWORD'
GO
GRANT ADMINISTER BULK OPERATIONS TO [SSDBUSERNAME]
GO
GRANT AUTHENTICATE SERVER TO [SSDBUSERNAME]
GO
GRANT CONNECT SQL TO [SSDBUSERNAME]
GO
GRANT CONTROL SERVER TO [SSDBUSERNAME]
GO
GRANT CREATE ANY DATABASE TO [SSDBUSERNAME]
GO
USE [master]
GO
IF EXISTS (select * from dbo.sysdatabases where name = 'ISIZ')
DROP DATABASE [ISIZ]
GO
USE [SurveyData]
GO
exec sp_adduser 'SSDBUSERNAME'
GRANT INSERT, UPDATE, SELECT, DELETE
TO SSDBUSERNAME
GO
USE [SurveyManagement]
GO
exec sp_adduser 'SSDBUSERNAME'
GRANT INSERT, UPDATE, SELECT, DELETE
TO SSDBUSERNAME
---------------------------------------------------------------
I need to be converted to a script that can be executed on both MSSQL 2000 and MSSQL 2005.
I was wondering if somebody there could help me with this problem?!
Thanks,
Ben"
View 1 Replies
View Related
Nov 17, 2007
I've been tasked to move our production databases on MSSQL 2000 to 2005. I've supported MSSQL since version 6.5 and performed migrations to successor versions.
Current Environment is MSSQL 2000 32-bit with current Service Packs.
I've performed mock migrations on Test servers upgrading all Production instances simultaneously from MSSQL 2000 to 2005 32-bit. The Test environment is identical to Production minus server name, IP etc. Also I have a separate server with MSSQL 2005 installed where I use the DETACH / ATTACH and BACKUP / RESTORE method for migration / acceptance testing. There are approximately 30 databases totaling 70 GB. This has gone as expected and fairly successful. Vendors have been coordinated with to update code and staff for acceptance testing.
I'd prefer going directly to MSSQL 2005 64-bit instead if possible due to memory benefits etc. This is where I'd like some feedback prior to borrowing a 64-bit server for testing.
Upgrade options:
1. Is it better to migrate from MSSQL 2000 32-bit to 2005 64-bit via:
a. DETACH / ATTACH
b. BACKUP / RESTORE
c. Is one method more advantageous relating to the end result?
2. Regarding XP clients, have issues been experienced with the default SQL Server driver or is an alternate recommended for XP clients to connect to a MSSQL 64-bit server databases?
3. If you have performed this migration and have relevant experience please pass them along.
View 3 Replies
View Related
Mar 3, 2006
1. Is it legal and OK to use a MSDN SQL copy on a production environment or is it strickly for test environments ??
2. If I own a legal copy of SQL 7 with 5 cals, can I legally use SQL MSDE and have more than 5 people access my SQL server or am I also limited to 5 users as my original ??
Sorry I am a newbie at this SQL thing.
View 1 Replies
View Related
Sep 29, 2006
DB is developed on local computer with MSSQL 2005 Express. My host is on MSSQL 2005 workgroup. Are they compatible, because I am getting errors? Is my approach wrong?
I have tried several approaches.
A) I created a backup of database on my local, then placed a copy on the server. Then I tried to restore through Server Management Studio. I get this error.
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
------------------------------
An exception occurred while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.ConnectionInfo)
------------------------------
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The backed-up database has on-disk structure version 611. The server supports version 539 and cannot restore or upgrade this database.
RESTORE FILELIST is terminating abnormally. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 3169)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=08.00.2039&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=3169&LinkId=20476
------------------------------
BUTTONS:
OK
------------------------------
B: I also have tried copying the database. I put it in the same path as the other databases that can be read with server management studio on the server. Then, tried to get to it through server managements studio and it did not appear. So I tried to attach it. Then I received this error:
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
------------------------------
Attach database failed for Server 'MROACH1'. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=9.00.2047.00&EvtSrc=Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.ExceptionTemplates.FailedOperationExceptionText&EvtID=Attach+database+Server&LinkId=20476
------------------------------
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
An exception occurred while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.ConnectionInfo)
------------------------------
Could not find row in sysindexes for database ID 10, object ID 1, index ID 1. Run DBCC CHECKTABLE on sysindexes.
Could not open new database 'LodgingDB'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 602)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=602&LinkId=20476
------------------------------
BUTTONS:
OK
------------------------------
C: I have also tried opening the Database, and back up file through Server Management Studio. without success.
D: I also tried Windows and Software update at microsoft update, but no updates were recommended for Version on Server.
I'm surprised this is so hard. My original data base was created in same family of software. 2005 MS SQL Express. I could use some direct help from someone experienced with this. Am I doing it wrong or are the DB versions incompatible.
Mark Roach
View 5 Replies
View Related
Jan 18, 2008
How to convert a database in MSSQL 2000 to MSSQL 2005 database.Is there any tool or documentation available for this?
View 3 Replies
View Related
Sep 25, 2007
I have my MSSQL hosted, any interface i can use so i can't connect to the data source?
for Mysql, i know i can use phpmyadmin, or mysql interface.
i have no idea for MSSQL, any advices?
i know there is one, which is Toad, but it has a lots of limitations, any good idea?
thanks.
View 2 Replies
View Related
Feb 17, 2008
Hi,
till now i have used mysql with php.now i want to use mssql with php.my php and apache versions are
php 5.2.3
apache 2.2.4
from where i can get mssql and what i need to run my php scripts with mssql database.iam newbie in mssql.any of your help will be surely appreciated
thanks
mrjameer
View 2 Replies
View Related
Apr 25, 2006
Hi!
What is the best way to migrate MSSQL 2005 Express -> MSSQL 2005 Srv?
View 4 Replies
View Related
Jan 14, 2007
Hi,
I'm trying to work out how to backup an ASP.NET 2.0 site which uses an SQL 2005 Express database located in the App_Data directory. It seems that the database file cannot be copied while in use so I guess that either leaves taking the site offline or maybe the database can be backed up to another location using a scheduled task?
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Dale
View 9 Replies
View Related
Mar 15, 2002
What backups options do you have if you do not have a tape drive connected to your SQL 7.0 Server ? Can you run a SQL Maintenance Plan and backup the databases to a remote server. If not, can ARCServe 2000 backup the SQL backups to another server with a tape drive ?
View 1 Replies
View Related
Jun 27, 2001
I'm having trouble backing up two databases to tape. Should I be using a backup_device?
have a job defined with the following in it:
backup database test1
TO TAPE = '.Tape0'
with ...
go
backup database test2
TO TAPE = '.Tape0'
with ...
go
where should the init go?
View 1 Replies
View Related
Aug 28, 2001
I've set up several backups in the past using the backup screen. I've also set up a Maintenance Plan to back up my database using MyDbName* where the * is the familiar suffix automatically generated by the system when the backup runs every night.
The trouble is that, even though I've deleted old maintenance plans and scheduled backups, they're not going away. Every morning, I see new nightly backups of old backups etc., in the backup folder. Furthermore, the maintenance plan I want to backup my database isn't creating a backup file.
How can I make the old backups stop running, and make sure the new backup runs? I've gone through everything and can't seem to find any residue of these old scheduled backups--yet they still run! Can anyone help?
View 2 Replies
View Related
Nov 13, 2000
We are having problems with our tape drives so we are attempting to back up our databases to disk. I have a whole server on the network I could use for this. When I use the backup that comes with SQL 7.0 it won't allow me to choose a network drive. It looks like it must be a local drive. Is there a way around this so I could back it up to this other server. I jave 32 gig available on the server which would be plenty. We don't have enough disk space on the local drives to back it up. We have been having problems with our current tape drive company Exabyte. Does anyone have any recommendations. We are thinking of switching to another company.
View 3 Replies
View Related
Dec 13, 2000
I currenntly backup several databases to thier own unique device. Each backup is executed as a full backup (databases are small)and they are set to expire after 7 days. I checked my devices after 7 days and they continue to grow in size - is this right? I expected the device size to hold constant once I had a rolling seven days of backup (The databases don't change in size from day to day) Any ideas?
View 2 Replies
View Related
Oct 18, 2000
I'm using the database maintenance plans to backup my databases. We are backing them up to tape. Is there a way within the database maintenance plan to tell it to format the tape instead of appending it to the tape.
View 1 Replies
View Related
