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TSQLMan
Posting Yak Master
160 Posts |
 Posted - 2006-10-12 : 15:18:31
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| I need to restore a .BAK that was backed up with a BACKUP LOG Command without a prior full backup of the database.I also need to specify a STOPAT time.It won't let me do a RESTORE with Recovery on a file created by a backup log commmand of course. I have a development database on my laptop, and accidentally did a truncate statement on an important table.Any suggestions? |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2006-10-12 : 15:22:35
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| You can't restore a transaction log without a starting full backup restore. In order to restore a transaction log, you need the entire chain which you do not have.You might be able to recover the data using a third party log reader tool, such as Lumigent's Log Explorer. Red Gate also has a product like this. Tara Kizer |
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TSQLMan
Posting Yak Master
160 Posts |
Posted - 2006-10-12 : 15:28:12
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| Thanks Tara, I knew I needed a full backup, but thought there might be another option. Have you ever used either of the Lumigent or Red Gate Tools?? |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2006-10-12 : 15:31:32
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| I haven't. But I know others have and highly recommend them. They are quite cheap tools considering what they are intended for. I believe you might even be able to just use a trial version of it.Tara Kizer |
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TSQLMan
Posting Yak Master
160 Posts |
Posted - 2006-10-12 : 15:40:30
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| I just dowloaded the Lumigent trial, but there is apparently a limitation, that only allows you to connect to their database, pubs, or Nwind. I am going to look at the Red Gate product as well. |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2006-10-12 : 15:44:57
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| I believe both of them are under 500 bucks, so if neither trial works for you and the data is mucho importante, then you'll probably want to shell out the cash for it. But you'll want to test the same scenario on pubs or whatever to ensure it'll be able to recover what you want.Tara Kizer |
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TSQLMan
Posting Yak Master
160 Posts |
Posted - 2006-10-12 : 15:55:38
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| My wallet is already out. Thanks |
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TSQLMan
Posting Yak Master
160 Posts |
Posted - 2006-10-12 : 21:34:43
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Originally posted by tkizer
I believe both of them are under 500 bucks, so if neither trial works for you and the data is mucho importante, then you'll probably want to shell out the cash for it. But you'll want to test the same scenario on pubs or whatever to ensure it'll be able to recover what you want.Tara Kizer
The Red Gate SQL Log Rescue Software is worth every Penny. Very intuiitive Interface, and it took all of 3 minutes to restore the truncated data. |
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Michael Valentine Jones
Yak DBA Kernel (pronounced Colonel)
7020 Posts |
Posted - 2006-10-12 : 22:20:32
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| It's even cheaper to have good backups.CODO ERGO SUM |
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jen
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
4110 Posts |
Posted - 2006-10-12 : 22:34:09
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| you can try apexsql--------------------keeping it simple... |
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Kristen
Test
22859 Posts |
Posted - 2006-10-13 : 05:38:09
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"It's even cheaper to have good backups."I can't restore to point in time from my backups in anything approaching 3 minutes ... I'm going to stop taking backups and get Red Gate SQL Log Rescue Software instead. Plus it will save loads of disk space, CPU time, and my time checking the useless logs that never have anything interesting for me to read - its like looking for a needle in a haystack each morning. Well - not any more!Just in case you are new here and followed a Google link thinking you had found Nirvana I'm afraid I now have to tell you that this was intended to be a joke  <-- See?!Kristen |
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