On 20 Apr 2006 13:11:20 -0700, Jack wrote:
So I gathered... So now I ask this question to the empty universe:
Why the heck does SQL Server maintain a transaction log and all the
headaches which go along with it if it can't even be read or used
without 3rd party tools?!?
Hi Jack,
Of the top of my head:
1. To roll back a change if you DID remember to put a BEGIN TRAN first,
2. To restore a database after an unexpected shutdown,
3. To allow point in time restore,
4. For log shipping.
I've probably forgotten a few as well :-)
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Hugo Kornelis, SQL Server MVP