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jfrick
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 Posted - 2008-06-09 : 12:49:04
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| Hello AllI have a SQL 2005 server I inherited and am trying to clean up. I am unable to delete some log files. The databases they were associated with do not exist in sysdatabases. However, when I try to delete them I get the message they are in use. There are no other instances attached to this server.Any help is appreciated. |
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mcrowley
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2008-06-09 : 15:24:40
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| Check to see if these files exist in sys.master_files. If they do not, they can be deleted after SQL Server is restarted. Patch Tuesday is tomorrow, so you should be able to squeeze in a reboot in the next few weeks. |
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jfrick
Starting Member
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Posted - 2008-06-09 : 16:10:43
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| Thanks...I'll give it a try |
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rmiao
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2008-06-09 : 22:43:07
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| Keep in mind that not every db file has name related to db name. |
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Can not delete log files