FIX: SELECT INTO with TEXT/IMAGE Data Is Not a Non-Logged Operation

ID: Q230044

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5

BUG #: 18695 (SQLBUG_65)

SYMPTOMS

An execution of a SELECT INTO statement where the source table (that is, the table in the FROM clause) has a TEXT/IMAGE column will result in a fully logged INSERT in the database of the destination table.

This can result in an undesirable increase in log space usage. Users may unexpectedly encounter message 1105 because the operation is not "non-logged" as is the case with SELECT INTO if the source table does not contain TEXT/IMAGE data. This problem occurs even if the 'select into/bulk copy' database option is 'true'.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix that corrects this problem is now available from Microsoft, but it has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. If you are not severely affected by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next SQL Server service pack that contains this fix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/overview/overview.asp

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:


   Version       File name     Platform
   ------------------------------------

   6.50.437      Sql437i.exe   Intel
   6.50.437      Sql437a.exe   Alpha

NOTE: Due to file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the above files may also contain additional files.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use the bulk copy program (Bcp.exe) to copy in data to a table with TEXT/IMAGE data. If all the standard rules apply for a "fast bulk copy", then the operation using bcp will be "non-logged".

For more information about "non-logged" bcp operations, please see the section titled "Copying Tables With or Without Indexes" in the SQL Server Books 6.5 Online.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 6.5.

MORE INFORMATION

You must use trace flag 7103 to use the fix provided for this bug so that SELECT INTO with TEXT/IMAGE is a non-logged operation. To add trace flag 7103 as a SQL Server startup parameter, perform the following steps:

In SQL Enterprise Manager, right-click the server name click Configure on the shortcut menu.

On the Server Options tab, click Parameters.

Add a new parameter as -T7103.

Additional query words: msg

Keywords : kbbug6.50
Version : winnt:6.5
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug