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rb1373
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Posted - 2004-12-16 : 17:12:43
What is the best way to monitor database growth?

Thanks!

MichaelP
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2489 Posts

Posted - 2004-12-16 : 17:57:28
I usually just hit Enterprice manager every week or so.
I bet you could script sp_spaceused to send you results somehow via SQL mail or other means.

Michael

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robvolk
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Posted - 2004-12-16 : 17:59:37
You can also set up a trace to record autogrow events, but these only tell you when the physical file changes size because it has been filled.
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