Database Mirroring

Failover issues in a SQL Server 2005 mirrored database

I have a SQL Server 2005 mirrored database with a witness. Everything seems to be working OK but I am having problems in the instance a failover occurs. Once the primary server goes down, my access to the database continues normally once both servers are back up and running and the old mirror is...

Do all versions of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 support database mirroring?

Do all versions of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 support database mirroring?

SQL Server 2005 database mirroring over a VPN router

Can SQL Server 2005 database mirroring work if the mirror server is to be in another building with the networks connected via VPN router?

Database Mirror connection string in sql 2008

Hi All, I have three databases which i have configured mirror on sql server 2008 for all the databases. Manual Failover with one principal and mirror. (Witness planning in the future) Using Windows authentication (Since same login and pass, neither new endpoints are created and not certificate...

SBS 2003, SQL Server 2005 and database mirroring

Hello! I m trying to get db mirroring to work between two sbs 2003 premium based sql (2005) servers. Am I just plain stupid or did I miss sth? And please dont tell me about traceflags becaouse they dont seem to have an effect on my ... problem? Perhaps I came out as a bastard but Im in a realy bad...

Error message while implementing mirroring between two databases on separate servers

I've attempted to implement mirroring between two databases on separate servers. The database names are exactly the same but I've been receiving the following error: Alter failed for Database 'databasename'. (Microsoft.SQLServer.Smo) An exception occurredwhile executing a Transact-SQL statement or...

Accessing a mirror database without main database failover

How can I access my mirror database on a SQL Server without a main database failover?

How to mirror two databases (PRD to DEV)?

HI, I am trying to mirror my DEV box data lib with Production box. Currently i am creating a save file and then i FTP it to DEV box and restore lib. Any other way to do this? FTP takes a lot of time to transfer so, any suggestions on fast transfers would also be helpful. thanks

Data mirroring

Hi Guys, Can any one tell me how can i keep two databases in sync? My problem : I have two boxes DEV and PROD and have a data library in each box. What i want is to keep my DEV data library in sync with the PROD real time. If real time is too difficult to achieve ......how about end of day?...

Moving SQL 2005 databases with no downtime between servers

We have 2 SQL 2005 servers and would like to move the database and the logins and passwords from server to server. I ran backup and restored the full database with no recovery mode which allow me to copy the transaction logs then I transfered the logons and ran sp_change_users_login to associate a...

Lacking a FQDN during database mirroring on SQL Server 2005

I am trying to work with database mirroring on SQL Server 2005, and I keep receiving the error message, “One or more of the server network addresses lacks a fully qualified domain name (FQDN). Specify the FQDN for each server, and click Start Mirroring again.” I know that the syntax for a...

Error message during database mirroring on SQL Server 2005

I am trying to begin database mirroring in SQL Server 2005. I have Service Pack 2 installed, and I have three instances running. When I attempt to start mirroring, I receive the error message, “One or more of the server network addresses lacks a fully qualified domain name.” My network...

Creating Alert/Email when Automatic Failover Occurs In Sql-Server 2005

Hello All, I want to send email alert when aotomatic failover occurs in in Sql-Server 2005. I mirrored my database using High Safety with Automatic Failover option.

Creating Alert/Email when Automatic Failover Occurs

Hi All, I am novice database administrator. I mirrored the database successfully. Now i want to received an Alert/Email when the failover occurs On my principal server. I will be very helpful if you provide me explanation in very short way or step by step. Thanks in Advance Best Regards ...

Is there a way to set up database mirroring in SQL Server 2005 to receive failover notification?

I'm setting up database mirroring in SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition and was wondering if there is a way for SQL Server to send me a notification of a failover and for it to automatically run a script when the mirror is brought online.

Problem occuring while performing Mirroring

Hi, I underwent the following Steps for creating a mirror in sql server 2005. 1. Downloaded and isntalled sp2 in principal,mirror as well as witness servers 2. Created a new database named it as FinalMirror 3. Right clicked on the database Tasks-backup-BackupType--Full--Ok created FinalMirror.bak...

Setting up database mirroring for disaster recovery in SQL Server

I am a SQL Server DBA and in the process of upgrading our SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005. I’ll be using database mirroring for the disaster recovery in SQL Server. One question I have is once I failover to the mirror server and use it as a principal for a couple of days, how do I make sure...