BUG: sp_dropdevice Gives Redundant and Incorrect Information

ID: Q93340

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server for OS/2, version 4.2
Microsoft SQL Server version 4.2x


BUG# OS/2: 1553 (4.2)
       NT:  888 (4.2)

SYMPTOMS

sp_dropdevice on a device that is being used by a database will indicate correctly that the device is being used and that it cannot be dropped. However, the information that it gives on device usage and segments is inaccurate.

WORKAROUND

Use sp_helpdb 'dbname' for information on device fragments for a database.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 4.2 for OS/2 and Microsoft SQL Server version 4.2. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: Windows NT


Keywords          : kbprg SSrvTrans kbbug4.20 kbbug4.20a SSrvWinNT 
Version           : 4.2 4.2a | 4.2
Platform          : OS/2 WINDOWS 
Issue type        :

Last Reviewed: March 16, 1999