FIX: Memory Leak with DB-Library Connection Using TCP/IP or IPX/SPX (236439)
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This article was previously published under Q236439
BUG #: 55725 (SQLBUG_70)
SYMPTOMS
A memory leak can occur after opening a DB-Library connection when the application is using the TCP/IP or IPX/SPX network libraries. This leak persists for each connection to SQL Server through DB-Library even after the connection is closed.
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, do either of the following:
- Keep a single connection open when using DB-Library.
-or- - Use a different network library, such as named pipes or multiprotocol.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server 7.0. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 2 for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 254561 INF: How to Obtain Service Pack 2 for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0 For more information, contact your primary support provider.
MORE INFORMATION
The memory leak is roughly 4 KB for each DB-Library connection opened to the server.
This problem is specific to the use of the 32-bit DB-Library API, and the problem only occurs when using the TCP/IP or IPX/SPX network libraries.
For an application that uses a single DB-Library connection, the memory leak will hardly be noticeable. But for applications that either connect/disconnect for each query ("make/break connections") or use multiple connections, the problem can be more severe, causing all of the memory on the computer to be consumed.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 3/14/2006 |
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Keywords: | kbBug kbfix KB236439 |
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