FIX: When you run a query that references a partitioned table in SQL Server 2005, query performance may decrease (923849)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition for Itanium Based Systems
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise X64 Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard X64 Edition
Bug: #1145 (SQL Hotfix)
Microsoft distributes Microsoft SQL Server 2005 fixes as one downloadable file. Because the fixes are cumulative, each new release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the previous SQL Server 2005 fix release.

SUMMARY

This article describes the following about this hotfix release:
  • The issues that are fixed by this hotfix package
  • The prerequisites for applying the hotfix package
  • Whether you must restart the computer after you apply the hotfix package
  • Whether the hotfix package is replaced by any other hotfix package
  • Whether you must make any registry changes after you apply the hotfix package
  • The files that are contained in the hotfix package

SYMPTOMS

When you run a query that references a partitioned table in Microsoft SQL Server 2005, query performance may decrease. You experience this problem if the following conditions are true:
  • The query references a partitioned table.
  • The query includes a range filter in the partitioned table that includes multiple partitions. For example, the query may use the BETWEEN operator or a combination of the following inequality operators:
    • > (Greater Than)
    • < (Less Than)

RESOLUTION

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 2005 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 phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[LN];CNTACTMS

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

SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 (SP1) must be installed. For more information about how to obtain SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

913089 How to obtain the latest service pack for SQL Server 2005

Restart information

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Registry information

You do not have to change the registry.

Hotfix file information

This hotfix contains only those files that are required to correct the issues that this article lists. This hotfix may not contain all the files that you must have to fully update a product to the latest build.

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 item in Control Panel.SQL Server 2005, x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
logread.exe2005.90.2187.0398,11231-Aug-200619:40x86
microsoft.analysisservices.adomdclient.dll9.0.2187.0543,52031-Aug-200619:41x86
microsoft.analysisservices.deploymentengine.dll9.0.2187.0138,01631-Aug-200619:38x86
microsoft.analysisservices.dll9.0.2187.01,215,26431-Aug-200619:39x86
microsoft.sqlserver.mgdsqldumper.dll2005.90.2187.075,55231-Aug-200619:37x86
microsoft.sqlserver.sqlenum.dll9.0.2187.0908,06431-Aug-200619:39x86
msgprox.dll2005.90.2187.0197,92031-Aug-200619:40x86
msmdlocal.dll9.0.2187.015,610,14431-Aug-200619:39x86
msmdredir.dll9.0.2187.03,990,30431-Aug-200619:40x86
replprov.dll2005.90.2187.0547,61631-Aug-200619:41x86
replrec.dll2005.90.2187.0782,11231-Aug-200619:39x86
sqlaccess.dll2005.90.2187.0347,93631-Aug-200619:40x86
sqlagent90.exe2005.90.2187.0319,26431-Aug-200619:39x86
sqlservr.exe2005.90.2187.028,961,11231-Aug-200619:39x86
xpstar90.dll2005.90.2187.0292,64031-Aug-200619:42x86
xpstar90.rll2005.90.2187.0152,86431-Aug-200619:39x86
SQL Server 2005, x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
logread.exe2005.90.2187.0522,52801-Sep-200600:06x64
microsoft.analysisservices.adomdclient.dll9.0.2187.0543,52031-Aug-200619:41x86
microsoft.analysisservices.adomdclient.dll9.0.2187.0543,52001-Sep-200600:02x86
microsoft.analysisservices.deploymentengine.dll9.0.2187.0138,01631-Aug-200619:38x86
microsoft.analysisservices.dll9.0.2187.01,215,26431-Aug-200619:39x86
microsoft.sqlserver.mgdsqldumper.dll2005.90.2187.075,55231-Aug-200619:37x86
microsoft.sqlserver.mgdsqldumper.dll2005.90.2187.091,42401-Sep-200600:03x64
microsoft.sqlserver.sqlenum.dll9.0.2187.0875,29601-Sep-200600:04x86
msgprox.dll2005.90.2187.0259,36001-Sep-200600:05x64
msmdlocal.dll9.0.2187.015,610,14431-Aug-200619:39x86
msmdredir.dll9.0.2187.03,990,30431-Aug-200619:40x86
replprov.dll2005.90.2187.0745,24801-Sep-200600:03x64
replrec.dll2005.90.2187.01,008,41601-Sep-200600:04x64
sqlaccess.dll2005.90.2187.0355,10401-Sep-200600:06x86
sqlagent90.exe2005.90.2187.0390,94401-Sep-200600:06x64
sqlservr.exe2005.90.2187.039,341,85601-Sep-200600:03x64
xpstar90.dll2005.90.2187.0540,96001-Sep-200600:06x64
xpstar90.rll2005.90.2187.0153,37601-Sep-200600:04x64
SQL Server 2005, Itanium-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
logread.exe2005.90.2187.01,095,45631-Aug-200623:02IA-64
microsoft.analysisservices.adomdclient.dll9.0.2187.0543,52031-Aug-200619:41x86
microsoft.analysisservices.adomdclient.dll9.0.2187.0543,52031-Aug-200623:01x86
microsoft.analysisservices.deploymentengine.dll9.0.2187.0138,01631-Aug-200619:38x86
microsoft.analysisservices.dll9.0.2187.01,215,26431-Aug-200619:39x86
microsoft.sqlserver.mgdsqldumper.dll2005.90.2187.075,55231-Aug-200619:37x86
microsoft.sqlserver.mgdsqldumper.dll2005.90.2187.0163,10431-Aug-200623:00IA-64
microsoft.sqlserver.sqlenum.dll9.0.2187.0875,29631-Aug-200623:02x86
msgprox.dll2005.90.2187.0542,49631-Aug-200623:01IA-64
msmdlocal.dll9.0.2187.048,587,04031-Aug-200623:01IA-64
msmdredir.dll9.0.2187.06,237,47231-Aug-200623:02IA-64
replprov.dll2005.90.2187.01,617,18431-Aug-200623:02IA-64
replrec.dll2005.90.2187.02,141,47231-Aug-200623:02IA-64
sqlaccess.dll2005.90.2187.0349,47231-Aug-200623:01IA-64
sqlagent90.exe2005.90.2187.01,143,58431-Aug-200623:02IA-64
sqlservr.exe2005.90.2187.072,216,86431-Aug-200623:01IA-64
xpstar90.dll2005.90.2187.0951,07231-Aug-200623:04IA-64
xpstar90.rll2005.90.2187.0152,35231-Aug-200623:02IA-64

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

After you install this hotfix, enable trace flag 4107 as a SQL Server startup parameter. For more information about how to turn on or turn off trace flags, about global trace flags, and about session trace flags, see the following topics in SQL Server 2005 Books Online:
  • DBCC TRACEON (Transact-SQL)
  • Trace flags (Transact-SQL)
  • DBCC TRACESTATUS (Transact-SQL)
  • Breaking changes to Database Engine features in SQL Server 2005
For more information, 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:MajorLast Reviewed:9/22/2006
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