FIX: Replication Log Reader Task Causes Memory Leak (218149)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.5
This article was previously published under Q218149
BUG #: 16537 (SQLBUG_65)

SYMPTOMS

The replication logreader task causes a memory leak in the SQL Executive process when it is scheduled for Recurring schedule. The private bytes for the SQLExec.exe process increase approximately 80 KB per hour when the logreader task is run once per minute.


WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, change the schedule for the logreader task to be Auto Start instead of Recurring.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server 6.5. This problem has been corrected in Service Pack 5a for Microsoft SQL Server 6.5.For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

197177 INF: How to Obtain SQL Server 6.5 Service Pack 5a

For more information, contact your primary support provider.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/14/2006
Keywords:kbBug kbfix KB218149
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