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drewdown
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Posted - 2009-03-10 : 12:30:58
I have used these before, however I am having a problem where 1 SQL database is giving me fits. When I attempt to setup a maintenance plan for a specific database SQL does not give me the option to select that database. IE if I go to 'Back Up Database Task' and under 'Databases' go to 'These Databases:' the database in question is not on the list, thus making it impossible for me to select it. The only way I can back it up now is manually, which I don't want to do.

Does anyone know why I am not able to select it? I am on the physical SQL Server and that database resides there. I have other maintenance plans running without fail. I have dbo access but for the life of me don't understand why it doesn't show/allow me to select it.

Thanks

mfemenel
Professor Frink

1421 Posts

Posted - 2009-03-10 : 13:16:18
It is possible that this database is marked as hidden and so it would not enumerate when the list of databases is being built.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms179327.aspx (For 2008)


Mike
"oh, that monkey is going to pay"
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drewdown
Starting Member

4 Posts

Posted - 2009-03-10 : 13:27:47
HideInstance is set to 'No.' Any other idea's? I can see all the other databases, the two pertaining to a specific application I cannot see.
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mfemenel
Professor Frink

1421 Posts

Posted - 2009-03-10 : 13:31:55
What is your permission level to those 2 databases?

Mike
"oh, that monkey is going to pay"
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drewdown
Starting Member

4 Posts

Posted - 2009-03-10 : 14:12:31
dbo for my windows account and local SQL account. Neither of which allow me to 'see' that database when I try to create a main. plan. I can manually back it up, change permissions, etc..
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drewdown
Starting Member

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Posted - 2009-03-12 : 12:30:24
Bueller? Anyone know why I am not able to select a database via the maintenance plan wizard?
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