Moving Default Trace File in SQL Server

How can I move the default trace file in SQL server?
SQL Server 2012?
Thanks in advance
ebro

Please have a look at these links:
Change path for default SQL Server trace
Steps to change the default location of SQL Server /SQL Server Agent - Error log files
DETERMINING DEFAULT TRACE LOCATION
Collecting the Information in the Default Trace
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Unable to open the physical file "D:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL11.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\DATA\abc.mdf". Operating system error 2: "2(The system cannot find the file specified.)".

hi,
am running the below command for moving sql serevr mdf and ldf files from one drive to another : c drive to d drive:
but am getting the below error
SQL Server\MSSQL11.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\DATA\abc.mdf". Operating system error 2: "2(The system cannot find the file specified.)".
use master
DECLARE @DBName nvarchar(50)
SET @DBName = 'CMP_143'
DECLARE @RC int
EXEC @RC = sp_detach_db @DBName
DECLARE @NewPath nvarchar(1000)
--SET @NewPath = 'E:\Data\Microsoft SQL Server\Data\';
SET @NewPath = 'D:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL11.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\DATA\';
DECLARE @OldPath nvarchar(1000)
SET @OldPath = 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL11.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\';
DECLARE @DBFileName nvarchar(100)
SET @DBFileName = @DBName + '.mdf';
DECLARE @LogFileName nvarchar(100)
SET @LogFileName = @DBName + '_log.ldf';
DECLARE @SRCData nvarchar(1000)
SET @SRCData = @OldPath + @DBFileName;
DECLARE @SRCLog nvarchar(1000)
SET @SRCLog = @OldPath + @LogFileName;
DECLARE @DESTData nvarchar(1000)
SET @DESTData = @NewPath + @DBFileName;
DECLARE @DESTLog nvarchar(1000)
SET @DESTLog = @NewPath + @LogFileName;
DECLARE @FILEPATH nvarchar(1000);
DECLARE @LOGPATH nvarchar(1000);
SET @FILEPATH = N'xcopy /Y "' + @SRCData + N'" "' + @NewPath + '"';
SET @LOGPATH = N'xcopy /Y "' + @SRCLog + N'" "' + @NewPath + '"';
exec xp_cmdshell @FILEPATH;
exec xp_cmdshell @LOGPATH;
EXEC @RC = sp_attach_db @DBName, @DESTData, @DESTLog
go
can anyone pls help how to set the db offline. currently i stopped the sql server services from services.msc and started the sql server agent.
should i stop both services for moving from one drive to another?
note: I tried teh below solution but this didint work:
ALTER DATABASE <DBName> SET OFFLINE WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE
Update:
now am getting the message :
Msg 15010, Level 16, State 1, Procedure sp_detach_db, Line 40
The database 'CMP_143' does not exist. Supply a valid database name. To see available databases, use sys.databases.
(3 row(s) affected)
(3 row(s) affected)
Msg 5120, Level 16, State 101, Line 1
Unable to open the physical file "D:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL11.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\DATA\CMP_143.mdf". Operating system error 2: "2(The system cannot find the file specified.)".

First you should have checked the database mdf/ldf name and location by using the command
Use CMP_143
Go
Sp_helpfile
Looks like your database CMP_143 was successfully detached but mdf/ldf location or name was different that is why it did not get copied to target location.
Database is already detached that’s why db offline failed
Msg 15010, Level 16, State 1, Procedure sp_detach_db, Line 40
The database 'CMP_143' does not exist. Supply a valid database name. To see available databases, use sys.databases.
EXEC @RC = sp_attach_db @DBName, @DESTData, @DESTLog
Attached step is failing as there is no mdf file
Msg 5120, Level 16, State 101, Line 1
Unable to open the physical file "D:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL11.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\DATA\CMP_143.mdf". Operating system error 2: "2(The system cannot find the file specified.)"
Solution:
Search for the physical files(mdf/ldf) in the OS and copy to target location and the re-run sp_attach_db with right location and name of mdf/ldf.

Deleting default trace file in java

Hello all,
Whats the best way to automatically delete default trace file in java instance? I want to delete these files lets say every week or 2 wkkds,Is there any type of configuration that can be done through NWA or OS...? or do i have to write some scripts? Please advice.

Perfect.
When set to 10, 0 -->9 are cyclic files. Regarding archiving, yes this is possible. Apart from defaulttrace files you can also archive other java log files (system, network,security etc). The configuration procedure is explained :-
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/48/2edfd5bd3e0d4a81b90325fe195a70/frameset.htm
Once the 10th trace file(i.e.defaultrace9) is full, all the trace files (from defaulttrace0-defaultrace9) are zipped to a single file. The file compression ratio is extremely good.
Unfortunately there is no automated mechanism to clear off the archived files. This needs manual intervention(regular cleanup, script etc).
The archived log files may also be viewed for analysis from NWA.
While estimating the size for each defaulttrace consider three factors i) System load ii) Number of defaulttrace files.
iii) Retention days(without archiving)
Ex: System load as observed :
Say the trace file size is 10MB and 6 trace files get written in 4 hours of peak time and 1 trace files is written for 4 hours during non-peak time .Assuming 8 hours of peak business hours and rest all non-working hours.
No of files generated is 62 + 14 = 16 files of 10 MB each are generated per week day
If the defaulttrace file count is set to 16, you can retain one days' logs . Say you wish to retain the same with less number of files (i.e. 8) you would have to increase the file size to 20 MB. Also will have to look at file system space availability.
CAUTION: For a file system occupancy estimate, you will have to also consider as to how many Server nodes are
configured as each node has its own log area !
For this you need to observe the pattern as to how many files are being written then estimate the size and count
cheers !
PRADi

Webdynpro Exception in Default Trace File

Hello ,
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Time stamp information in default trace file

How to check the time stamp in defaulttrace.trc or application.trc files for logs in XI server.
I have seen following timestamp in above mentioned trace files. But seem to me, during the shutdown time of server, system put the timestamp in trace file.
ERROR       gateway shutdown
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Sometime, i need to check the timestamp to get some specific information in default trace file for some system activities.
is timestamp mentioned in coded form as per following log:
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lain###java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException
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Hi Amarjit
The timestamp is noted in unix epoch time (java does use this as well). It is this field:
#1.#36CC34C00F02009B000001B400001FF40004510B33EAB6D3# 1215008464352 #com.sap.engine.services.rfcengine##com.sap.engine.services.rfcengine.RFCDefaultRequestHand
ler.handleRequest()#J2EE_GUEST#0##XQA#SAPSYS
The first 10 digits are seconds since epoch. The last 3 digits are milisecondes. Converted in human readable format: 07/02/2008 16:21:04.352
[Unix Time|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix_time]
Damn, i remeber having answered this already here in the forums, but i cannot find the thread anymore myself :-(((
Best regards
Michael

New Files in SQL Server Log Directory

Does anyone know which process generates files to C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10_50.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\Log.
I started seeing new files are added from yestoday. The file name pattern is like "ServerName_MSSQLSERVER_SQLDIAG_0_130632533281120000.xel".
Thanks,

Can you right click and script the system_health session monitor? Check the corresponding path and name of the file.
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Tempdb in a subdirectory of \Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\

Hi,
SAP ERP 6.0 / Sol. Man. 4.0 Installation Guide say "after initial installation of the database software, the tempdb is located in a subdirectory of \Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server. However later, when SAPinst builds and loads the database, it is transferred to a new \TEMPDB directory and extended to a size of 300 MB."
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HI,
Moving the tempdb database
As the tempdb database is constantly being used by the SQL Server, it cannot be moved using the same process described above (sp_detach_db, sp_attach_db). Instead, you must use the 'alter database modify file' command.
a) First display all tempdb database files using the following command:
select convert(char(20),name) as name, filename from tempdb..sysfiles
name filename
tempdev d:\TEMPDB\TEMPDB.MDF
templog d:\TEMPDB\TEMPLOG.LDF
(2 row(s) affected)
b) Set a new storage location for the files by executing an ALTER DATABASE for each file:
Example:
alter database tempdb
 modify file (name=tempdev,filename='E:\NEW\tempdb.mdf')
alter database tempdb
 modify file (name=templog,filename='E:\NEW\templog.ldf')
c) Restart your SQL Server. The tempdb database is created again during each restart of the SQL Server. In this case, the files are now created in the new directory.
d) Use the NT Explorer to delete the old database files for the tempdb.
e) We recommend that you make a full backup of the master database after the change.
Refrence SAP Note:
Note 363018 - File management with SQL Server.
Award points if helpful.
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How to Generate Trace Files in SQL*Plus

Hi Friends ,
How to Generate Trace Files in SQL*Plus ?
i have no idea
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What trace files would you like to generate?
Are we talking SQL trace files?
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show parameter dump

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I have been trying unsuccessfully to link my excel file to SQL server like I used to with SQL 2005.
In SQL 2008R2 I have installed the 64-bit data access components from Office 2010 to get the provider 'Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0' avilable.
When I try this command:
SELECT
FROM
OPENDATASOURCE(
'Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0',
'Data Source="E:\ADUpdates\Employee List1.xlsx"; Extended properties=Excel 12.0')...[Sheet1$]
I get this error:
Msg 7399, Level 16, State 1, Line 1
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Msg 7301, Level 16, State 2, Line 1
Cannot obtain the required interface ("IID_IDBCreateCommand") from OLE DB provider "Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0" for linked server "(null)".
The Access Denied error seems to be form the worksheet and not the file itself. Evidence is that if I enter a bogus sheet name it tells me the sheet doesn't exist and after this error the file is locked open and can't be saved again from Excel until the
query windows is closed. The sheet is not protected in Excel so I don't know how access to it can be denied.
Does anyone actually have this working in SQL 2008R2?

Some minor progress on this issue by running SQL Server service under a domain account with Administrator priv on the SQL server.
This query now works in a query window:
SELECT * FROM OPENDATASOURCE( 'Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0', 'Data Source="E:\ADUpdates\Employee List.xlsx"; Extended properties=Excel 12.0')...[EmployeeData];
However, creating a Linked server object for the same spreadsheet still does not work:
EXEC master.dbo.sp_addlinkedserver @server = N'TEST', @srvproduct=N'Excel 12.0', @provider=N'Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0', @datasrc=N'E:\ADUpdates\Employee List.xlsx'
The test connection to the linked server failed.
Cannot initialize the data source object of OLE DB provider "Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0" for linked server "TEST".
OLE DB provider "Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0" for linked server "TEST" returned message "Unrecognized database format 'E:\ADUpdates\Employee List.xlsx'.". (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 7303)
For help, click:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=10.50.1600&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=7303&LinkId=20476
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(appologies for the weird colour and fonts, this is a microsoft product, just have to live with obvious defects).

Problem attaching mdf file in sql server 2008

hi...!
I have an mdf file of sql server 2005 database now i want it to attach in sql server 2008 R2 but when i try to attach it, it gave me error saying.
Fail to retrieve data for this request.
An exception occur while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch.(Microsoft.sqlServer.connectionInfo)
C:\program files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10_50.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\DATA\file6.mdf is not a primary database file. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error:5171)
Thanks in advance

hi...!
I have an mdf file of sql server 2005 database now i want it to attach in sql server 2008 R2 but when i try to attach it, it gave me error saying.
Fail to retrieve data for this request.
An exception occur while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch.(Microsoft.sqlServer.connectionInfo)
C:\program files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10_50.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\DATA\file6.mdf is not a primary database file. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error:5171)
Thanks in advance
Hello,
As the message says the file is not primary data file ,i guess it must be ndf(secondary data file) or some other file you might have selected by mistake.PLease select primary data file and try attching you will succed
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Error in sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu64_1.log file for SQL Server 2012

I was running SQL Server 2012 in Win 7 64 bit OS. Some how I found SQLSERVER server is not running and I was not able to run the service. Then I tried to unisntall and install again. And I found that some of the SQL Server
features got failed, like: Reporting Services - Native, Database Engine Services, Data Quality Services, Full-Text and Semantic Extractions for Search and SQL Server Replication. I checked the Summary.txt
file from location C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\110\Setup Bootstrap\Log. It thsi logs referes to another log file location like:
Feature: Database Engine Services
Status: Failed: see logs for details
Reason for failure: An error occurred during the setup process of the feature.
Next Step: Use the following information to resolve the error, and then try the setup process again.
Component name: SQL Server Database Engine Services Instance Features
Component error code: 1639
Component log file: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\110\Setup Bootstrap\Log\20140127_151409\sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu64_1.log
Error help link: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?LinkId=20476&ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=setup.rll&EvtID=50000&ProdVer=11.0.3128.0&EvtType=sql_engine_core_inst.msi%400x162A16FE%400x1639
I did unisntall/install multipel times. But fhw to fix the issue that saying in sql_engine_core_inst_Cpu64_1.log file.:
=== Verbose logging started: 1/27/2014 15:45:04 Build type: SHIP UNICODE 5.00.7601.00 Calling process: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\110\Setup Bootstrap\SQLServer2012\x64\ScenarioEngine.exe ===
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MSI (c) (C4:BC) [15:45:04:321]: ******* RunEngine:
******* Product: E:\Software\SQL Full Installation\x64\setup\sql_engine_core_inst_msi\sql_engine_core_inst.msi
******* Action:
******* CommandLine: **********
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MSI (c) (C4:BC) [15:45:04:322]: Grabbed execution mutex.
MSI (c) (C4:BC) [15:45:04:323]: Cloaking enabled.
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MSI (s) (38:8C) [15:45:04:327]: Grabbed execution mutex.
MSI (s) (38:A0) [15:45:04:327]: Resetting cached policy values
MSI (s) (38:A0) [15:45:04:327]: Machine policy value 'Debug' is 0
MSI (s) (38:A0) [15:45:04:327]: ******* RunEngine:
******* Product: E:\Software\SQL Full Installation\x64\setup\sql_engine_core_inst_msi\sql_engine_core_inst.msi
******* Action:
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MSI (s) (38:A0) [15:45:04:452]: Machine policy value 'TransformsSecure' is 0
MSI (s) (38:A0) [15:45:04:452]: User policy value 'TransformsAtSource' is 0
MSI (s) (38:A0) [15:45:04:475]: Machine policy value 'DisableUserInstalls' is 0
MSI (s) (38:A0) [15:45:04:475]: Specified instance {18B2A97C-92C3-4AC7-BE72-F823E0BC895B} via transform :InstID01.mst;:InstName02.mst is already installed. MSINEWINSTANCE requires a new instance that is not installed.
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MSI (s) (38:8C) [15:45:04:477]: User policy value 'DisableRollback' is 0
MSI (s) (38:8C) [15:45:04:477]: Machine policy value 'DisableRollback' is 0
MSI (s) (38:8C) [15:45:04:477]: Incrementing counter to disable shutdown. Counter after increment: 0
MSI (s) (38:8C) [15:45:04:478]: Note: 1: 1402 2: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\InProgress 3: 2
MSI (s) (38:8C) [15:45:04:478]: Note: 1: 1402 2: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\InProgress 3: 2
MSI (s) (38:8C) [15:45:04:478]: Decrementing counter to disable shutdown. If counter >= 0, shutdown will be denied. Counter after decrement: -1
MSI (s) (38:8C) [15:45:04:478]: Restoring environment variables
MSI (c) (C4:BC) [15:45:04:481]: Decrementing counter to disable shutdown. If counter >= 0, shutdown will be denied. Counter after decrement: -1
MSI (c) (C4:BC) [15:45:04:481]: MainEngineThread is returning 1639
=== Verbose logging stopped: 1/27/2014 15:45:04 ===
Please advice. I searched many places and did not get actual solution that will resolve my case.
Nusrat Akhter

Hi Nusrat Akhter,
According to your description, when installing the first install failed, and it looks like the instance did not uninstall completely. To solve the issue I recommend you changed the instance name in re-installing SQL Server, and check if it can work fine.
There is a similar issue that the SQL engine will not start, and there is no method of uninstalling either it, or any of the components etc. You can review the following post.
https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/710892/sql-server-2012-rc0-install-fails-citing-invalid-drivers
Thanks,
Sofiya Li
Sofiya Li
TechNet Community Support

Importing excel file to SQL Server

I have an application that needs to import an excel file with
10 columns of data into an SQL Server database table with 13
columns of data. Two of the 3 extra database columns are manditory,
and I need to manipulate the values going in.
I've determined the best method to do this using coldfusion
is to import the excel file into a cvs file then use SQL to import
the cvs file into SQL server. Does anyone know how to import an
excel document into a cvs file using ColdFusion?
Thanks!

A couple of things come to mind. You might consider using DTS
to import your data directly into SQL Server from Excel, rather
than putting ColdFusion in the middle. Or, you might consider
creating a ColdFusion ODBC datasource out of your Excel file, use a
cfquery to select the applicable data, then insert the data into
SQL Server in a loop. Not very efficient, but it can be done.
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How to attach .mdf file to sql server 2008 EXPRESS

I have .mdf files created using SQL SERVER management studio 2012 in another computer and wish to attach the same to SQL SERVER 2008 EXPRESS in another computer. How should I do so? I tried this method :How
to: Attach a Database File to SQL Server Express but then it shows an error that the database cannot be created due to compatibility issues.
Msg 948: The database xyz cannot be opened because it is version 706. This server supports version 655 and earlier. A downward path is not supported..
Any help??

I have .mdf files created using SQL SERVER management studio 2012 in another computer and wish to attach the same to SQL SERVER 2008 EXPRESS in another computer. How should I do so? I tried this method :How
to: Attach a Database File to SQL Server Express but then it shows an error that the database cannot be created due to compatibility issues.
Msg 948: The database xyz cannot be opened because it is version 706. This server supports version 655 and earlier. A downward path is not supported..
Any help??
You are trying to attach SQL Server 2012 database files to SQL Server 2008 R2 which is not allowed, you either need to upgrade your SQL Server 2008 to 2012 or alternatively you can generate all scripts from SQL Server 2012 and execute it in SQL Server
2008 R2.
You can refer below link to how to generate script.
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How to open sdf files in SQL server 2012?

How to open sdf files in SQL server 2012?
I couldn’t figure out how to open the sdf files in SQL server 2012
Thank you
Best
Jamal

I don't think it's hard if understood the question properly you can try this I do it most of the time and this might be the solution for you, sometimes minor simple click is a life saver:)
1.
Open SQL Server Management Studio, or if it's running select File -> Connect Object Explorer... and click the
connect drop down arrow
2.
In the Connect to Server dialog you will see Database Enghine, Analaysis Servie on so on and you go head change Server type to
SQL Server Compact Edition
3.
From the Database file drop-down as shown below click the drop down arrow and select <
Browse for more...>
4.
And you will see C:\, D:\, G:\
drive and so on and open, your SDF file where it is located
I hope this has been informative for you and good luck
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Temp File in SQL Server change to Oracle

Dear all,
If there is temp file in SQL Server named '#Tablename',
HOw can I change it to use in Oracle Database?
Now I am doing upgrade to oracle database. If I need to create the temp file name , HOw can I do in oracle database?
Thanks for your big help.

Can you clarify the question a bit? I'm not sure what you're trying to accomplish.
Are you trying to create a temporary table? A data file for a temporary tablespace? A temporary operating system file?
Is there something ODBC-related in this question? If not, you may want to post the question in the general database forum.
Justin
Distributed Database Consulting, Inc.
www.ddbcinc.com/askDDBC

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