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dmuttunga
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 Posted - 2009-03-12 : 01:12:31
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| recently i had a suspect database of 1gb of which i deleted accidentally.i only have its .ldf file.i tried using it to rebuild its .mdf file but to no avail.i tried using data recovery software like getbackdata and others but no chance.is there a way one can rebuild a dbase using only its .ldf file?am told in oracle its possible.please help guys. |
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RickD
Slow But Sure Yak Herding Master
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Posted - 2009-03-12 : 05:40:34
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| No, and I doubt it is possible in Oracle either (unless the whole database is stored in the log file). If you do not have a backup, then simply chalk it down to experience and take the hit. |
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GilaMonster
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2009-03-12 : 12:18:34
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Originally posted by dmuttungais there a way one can rebuild a dbase using only its .ldf file?
Not at all. A ldf has only the changes since the last trasnaction log backup/checkpoint (depending on recovery model). There is no way to recover anything if you only have the ldf.Restore from your latest backup.You do have a backup, right?--Gail ShawSQL Server MVP |
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recovering a deleted database