FIX: The Analysis Services service may unexpectedly stop and then restart on a server that is hosting a remote partition of a cube and that is running SQL Server 2000 (890665)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services 64 bit
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services

BUG #: 14518 (Plato7x)

SYMPTOMS

On a server that is running Microsoft SQL Server 2000, the Analysis Services service may unexpectedly stop and then restart when the lazy aggregation thread rebuilds the flexible aggregations. This problem occurs on a server that is hosting a remote partition of a cube.

This problem occurs after Analysis Services has performed the incremental update of a dimension and has processed the remote partition.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft SQL Server 2000 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

You must have Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) installed to apply this hotfix. For more information about how to obtain SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

290211 How to obtain the latest SQL Server 2000 service pack

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. However, the Analysis Services service will be automatically restarted as part of the hotfix installation.

File Information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
   Date         Time   Version     Size       File name
   --------------------------------------------------------
   02-Sep-2005  00:52  8.0.0.2157  4,090,656  Msmddo80.dll
   02-Sep-2005  00:51  8.0.0.2157  9,646,153  Msmdsgn80.dll
   02-Sep-2005  00:00  8.0.2157.0  1,970,176  Msmdsrv.exe
   02-Sep-2005  00:52  8.0.2157.0  2,120,408  Msolap80.dll
Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains these files may contain additional files.

Hotfix information for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 3

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft SQL Server 2000 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

You must have Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 3 (SP3) installed to apply this hotfix. For more information about how to obtain SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 3, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

290211 How to obtain the latest SQL Server 2000 service pack

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. However, the Analysis Services service will be automatically restarted as part of the hotfix installation.

File Information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
   Date         Time   Version    Size       File name
   -------------------------------------------------------
   01-Dec-2004  02:18  8.0.992.0  1,380,944  Msdmine.dll
   01-Dec-2004  02:18  8.0.992.0    221,760  Msmdcb80.dll
   01-Dec-2004  02:18  8.0.0.992  4,076,096  Msmddo80.dll
   01-Dec-2004  02:18  8.0.992.0  1,036,864  Msmdgd80.dll
   01-Dec-2004  02:18  8.0.992.0    172,608  Msmdpump.dll
   01-Dec-2004  02:18  8.0.0.992  9,642,564  Msmdsgn80.dll
   01-Dec-2004  02:18  8.0.992.0  1,847,876  Msmdsrv.exe
   01-Dec-2004  02:18  8.0.992.0  1,397,312  Msmdvldm.exe
   01-Dec-2004  02:18  8.0.992.0  2,089,552  Msolap80.dll
Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains these files may contain additional files.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/1/2006
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