FIX: Index Tuning Wizard Recommends That Indexes for System Tables Be Dropped

ID: Q224805

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 7.0

BUG #: 53205 (SQLBUG_70)

SYMPTOMS

While analyzing certain queries using the Index Tuning Wizard, it may recommend that indexes for system tables be dropped if the wizard is run with the following options set:

Perform Thorough Analysis is selected.

Keep All Existing Indexes is not selected.

NOTE: Do not drop any indexes on system tables regardless of the recommendations made by the Index Tuning Wizard.

WORKAROUND

Either of the following should prevent the problem from occurring:

Make sure that the "Keep All existing indexes" is selected.

Choose the "Save Script file" option in the Index Tuning Wizard, then edit it and remove the commands that drop the system table indexes before running the Index Tuning Wizard.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 7.0. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 1 for Microsoft SQL Server version 7.0. For information about downloading and installing the latest SQL Server Service Pack, see http://support.microsoft.com/support/sql/.

For more information, contact your primary support provider.

Additional query words:


Keywords          : kbbug7.00 kbSQLServ700bug kbSQLServ700sp1fix 
Version           : winnt:7.0
Platform          : winnt 
Issue type        : kbbug

Last Reviewed: July 13, 1999