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Hurri
Starting Member
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 Posted - 2008-04-09 : 04:39:28
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| Morning,I need to update a .dat and .log file name in sysfiles in order that I can purge them as they are getting huge. However I don't seem to be able to update this file using standard SQL. I've tried Update and have read that I can use the Alter Database Modify command but I am unsure of the systax to use. Can anyone lend a hand? It's the [name] field that I need to update for two entries in Sysfiles.Thanks in advance,Hurri |
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sodeep
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2008-04-09 : 09:34:27
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| I think .dat files are related to SQL 6.5 and you can't update .log file while database is in use. What are you trying to do? |
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tosscrosby
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2008-04-09 : 12:24:18
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| And I wouldn't be changing 99% of system tables at all. Doing so can lead to a whole lot of trouble!Terry |
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sodeep
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
7174 Posts |
Posted - 2008-04-09 : 12:28:25
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| "Hurri is in hurry to change system tables" Just kiddingPlease don't touch system tables. |
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nr
SQLTeam MVY
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Posted - 2008-04-09 : 13:35:10
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| >> I need to update a .dat and .log file name in sysfiles in order that I can purge them as they are getting huge. No you don't!Try another question - like explaining your objective and asking how to do it.==========================================Cursors are useful if you don't know sql.DTS can be used in a similar way.Beer is not cold and it isn't fizzy. |
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tosscrosby
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2008-04-09 : 16:27:26
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| good one sodeep! Humor is always appreciated, especially late in the day (for me anyway!).Terry |
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Sysfiles updating