FIX: Automatic checkpoints on some SQL Server 2000 databases do not run as expected (909369)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Personal Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Workgroup Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Developer Edition 64 bit
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition 64-bit
Bug #: 474749 (SQL Server 8.0)
Microsoft distributes Microsoft SQL Server 2000 fixes as one downloadable file. Because the fixes are cumulative, each new release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the previous SQL Server 2000 fix release.

SUMMARY

This article describes the following about this hotfix release:
  • The issues that are fixed by this hotfix package
  • The prerequisites for applying this hotfix package
  • Whether you must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix package
  • Whether this hotfix package is replaced by any other hotfix package
  • Whether you must make any registry changes after you apply this hotfix package
  • The files that are contained in this hotfix package

SYMPTOMS

Automatic checkpoints on some SQL Server 2000 databases do not run as expected. The automatic checkpoints previously ran as expected. Other SQL Server 2000 databases have no issues.

You may also notice the following symptoms:
  • The transaction log for the affected databases grows to fill up all available disk space.
  • The affected databases use simple recovery.
  • You may receive one or more of the following error messages:
    2005-08-01 20:32:18.26 spid224 Error: 9002, Severity: 17, State: 6
    2005-08-01 20:32:18.26 spid224 The log file for database Database Name is full. Back up the transaction log for the database to free up some log space.
    2005-08-01 20:44:12.23 spid7 Could not write a CHECKPOINT record in database Database Name because the log is out of space.
    2005-08-01 20:44:12.25 spid7 Automatic checkpointing is disabled in database Database Name because the log is out of space. It will continue when the database owner successfully checkpoints the database. Free up some space or extend the database and then run the CHECKPOINT statement.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft SQL Server 2000 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4)

    For information about how to obtain SQL Server 2000 SP4, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    290211 How to obtain the latest SQL Server 2000 service pack

Restart information

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. The hotfix installer will restart the computer as part of the hotfix installation process.

Registry information

You do not have to make any registry changes after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix file information

This hotfix contains only those files that are required to correct the issues that this article lists. This hotfix may not contain of all the files that you must have to fully update a product to the latest build.

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.SQL Server 2000, 32-bit versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Updatelauncher.exe5.2.3790.12888,70412-Oct-200500:07x86
Spupdsvc.exe6.1.22.525,82412-Oct-200500:04x64
Tempcatsign.cdfNot Applicable1,42704-Nov-200515:03Not Applicable
Dtsui.dll2000.80.2171.01,593,34404-Nov-200507:10x86
Impprov.dll2000.80.2171.0102,40004-Nov-200507:10x86
Mssdi98.dll8.11.50523.0239,10406-Jun-200522:46x86
Ntwdblib.dll2000.80.2171.0290,81604-Nov-200507:10x86
Odsole70.dll2000.80.2171.069,63204-Nov-200507:10x86
Osql.exe2000.80.2039.057,34404-Nov-200505:13x86
Pfclnt80.dll2000.80.2171.0430,08004-Nov-200507:10x86
Procsyst.sqlNot Applicable552,06817-Jun-200500:15Not Applicable
Replprov.dll2000.80.2171.0237,56804-Nov-200507:10x86
Semexec.dll2000.80.2171.0856,06404-Nov-200507:10x86
Sp4_serv_qfe.sqlNot Applicable18,81017-Jun-200500:15Not Applicable
Sqlagent.exe2000.80.2171.0323,58404-Nov-200505:27x86
Sqldiag.exe2000.80.2171.0118,78404-Nov-200506:09x86
Sqldmo.dll2000.80.2171.04,362,24004-Nov-200507:10x86
Sqlevn70.rll2000.80.2171.045,05604-Nov-200507:10Not Applicable
Sqlfth75.dll2000.80.2171.0102,40004-Nov-200505:33x86
Sqlservr.exe2000.80.2171.09,158,65604-Nov-200507:10x86
Sqlsort.dll2000.80.2171.0589,82404-Nov-200507:10x86
Stardds.dll2000.80.2171.0176,12804-Nov-200507:10x86
Svrnetcn.dll2000.80.2171.0110,59204-Nov-200507:10x86
Ums.dll2000.80.2171.035,32804-Nov-200507:10x86
Osql.exe2000.80.2039.057,34404-Nov-200505:13x86
Sqlse.rll1.1.1002.044,54423-Sep-200508:49Not Applicable
Sqlstpcustomdll.dll1.0.128.01,367,04012-Oct-200500:03x64
Sqlstpcustomdll.rllNot Applicable25,08812-Oct-200500:03Not Applicable
Spupdsvc.exe6.1.22.522,75204-Nov-200505:14x86
Tempcatsign.cdfNot Applicable1,42904-Nov-200514:57Not Applicable
Dtsui.dll2000.80.2171.01,593,34404-Nov-200507:10x86
Impprov.dll2000.80.2171.0102,40004-Nov-200507:10x86
Mssdi98.dll8.11.50523.0239,10406-Jun-200522:46x86
Ntwdblib.dll2000.80.2171.0290,81604-Nov-200507:10x86
Odsole70.dll2000.80.2171.069,63204-Nov-200507:10x86
Osql.exe2000.80.2039.057,34404-Nov-200505:13x86
Pfclnt80.dll2000.80.2171.0430,08004-Nov-200507:10x86
Procsyst.sqlNot Applicable552,06817-Jun-200500:15Not Applicable
Replprov.dll2000.80.2171.0237,56804-Nov-200507:10x86
Semexec.dll2000.80.2171.0856,06404-Nov-200507:10x86
Sp4_serv_qfe.sqlNot Applicable18,81017-Jun-200500:15Not Applicable
Sqlagent.exe2000.80.2171.0323,58404-Nov-200505:27x86
Sqldiag.exe2000.80.2171.0118,78404-Nov-200506:09x86
Sqldmo.dll2000.80.2171.04,362,24004-Nov-200507:10x86
Sqlevn70.rll2000.80.2171.045,05604-Nov-200507:10Not Applicable
Sqlfth75.dll2000.80.2171.0102,40004-Nov-200505:33x86
Sqlservr.exe2000.80.2171.09,158,65604-Nov-200507:10x86
Sqlsort.dll2000.80.2171.0589,82404-Nov-200507:10x86
Stardds.dll2000.80.2171.0176,12804-Nov-200507:10x86
Svrnetcn.dll2000.80.2171.0110,59204-Nov-200507:10x86
Ums.dll2000.80.2171.035,32804-Nov-200507:10x86
Osql.exe2000.80.2039.057,34404-Nov-200505:13x86
Sqlse.rll1.1.1003.044,54427-Sep-200505:23Not Applicable
Sqlstpcustomdll.dll1.0.128.0943,10404-Nov-200505:13x86
Sqlstpcustomdll.rllNot Applicable24,57604-Nov-200505:13Not Applicable
SQL Server 2000, 64-bit versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Impprov.dll2000.80.2171.0244,73604-Nov-200507:13IA-64
Mssdi98.dll8.11.50523.0758,78406-Jun-200522:46IA-64
Odsole70.dll2000.80.2171.0150,52804-Nov-200507:12IA-64
Pfclnt80.dll2000.80.2171.01,187,84004-Nov-200507:30IA-64
Replprov.dll2000.80.2171.0538,62404-Nov-200507:19IA-64
Sqlagent.exe2000.80.2171.01,061,37604-Nov-200507:37IA-64
Sqldiag.exe2000.80.2171.0334,33604-Nov-200507:32IA-64
Sqldmo.dll2000.80.2171.013,860,35204-Nov-200507:41IA-64
Sqlfth75.dll2000.80.2171.0246,78404-Nov-200507:15IA-64
Sqlservr.exe2000.80.2171.024,921,60004-Nov-200513:24IA-64
Sqlsort.dll2000.80.2171.0617,47204-Nov-200505:23IA-64
Svrnetcn.dll2000.80.2171.0427,52004-Nov-200507:27IA-64
Sqlevn70.rll2000.80.2171.035,32804-Nov-200513:24Not Applicable
Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains these files may contain additional files.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the naming schema for Microsoft SQL Server updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

822499 New naming schema for Microsoft SQL Server software update packages

For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/26/2006
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