Posted by Erland Sommarskog on 06/06/06 20:34

rcamarda (robc390@hotmail.com) writes:
> This has been a really usefull thread. I have the same problem, and
> debated about starting new thread or continue this one:
> DBCC LOGINFO shows my last log entry is in use (as indicated by STATUS
> of 2)
> DBCC OPENTRAN indicates no active open transactions
> My file is 89% empty, Ive backed up the log files repeatedly (first one
> was large 40+ GB, now they are < 500K)
> I've tried taking the DB offline and back online. The last log entry
> still shows in use and I cant shrink.
> I read the article, which helps identify why I cant shrink (log file in
> use) but now I'm stumped.

Is the last VLF the only that has status = 2? Or are there several?

Did you try running BACKUP TRANSACTION WITH NO_LOG? (Since you lose the
log chain, you need a full backup as well.)




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