BUG: SQL Enterprise Mgr Limits Mirror Name To 29 Characters

Q139558

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SYMPTOMS

When you use SQL Enterprise Manager (SEM) to mirror a device the name is truncated to 29 characters.

However, the Mirror Name field in the Database Device Mirroring dialog box accepts more characters.


CAUSE

SQL Enterprise Manager is truncating the name of the mirror.


WORKAROUND

Use the Disk Mirror command to set up the mirror. The command is documented in the SQL Server "Transact-SQL Reference" guide, under "Disk Mirror Statement."


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 6.0.

Additional query words: sql6 SEM admin

Keywords : kbtool
Issue type :
Technology : kbSQLServSearch kbAudDeveloper kbSQLServ600


Last Reviewed: March 30, 2000
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