FIX: Replication Log Reader Task Causes Memory Leak

• Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5

SYMPTOMS

The replication logreader task causes a memory leak in the SQL Executive process when it is scheduled for Recurring schedule. The private bytes for the SQLExec.exe process increase approximately 80 KB per hour when the logreader task is run once per minute.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, change the schedule for the logreader task to be Auto Start instead of Recurring.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 6.5. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 5a for Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. 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: memleak sqlexecutive unhandled exception repl

Keywords          : SSrvRep kbbug6.50 kbfix6.50.SP5 
Version           : winnt:6.5
Platform          : winnt 
Issue type        : kbbug 

Last Reviewed: May 4, 1999