FIX: The results are different every time that you run a complex query that contains a hash outer join operator in SQL Server 2000 (892310)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE)
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Personal Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Workgroup Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Developer Edition 64 bit
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition 64-bit
Bug #: 473567 (SQL Server 8.0)
Microsoft distributes Microsoft SQL Server 2000 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 2000 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 when you apply the hotfix package
  • The files that are contained in the hotfix package

SYMPTOMS

When you run a complex query that contains a hash outer join operator in Microsoft SQL Server 2000, the results that the query returns are different every time that you run the query.

Note When you run the same query to return the number of rows by using the COUNT(*) function, the number for rows is correct and the result is always the same.

Note This problem does not occur if you re-index the tables in the database before you run the query.

For a list of all publicly released SQL Server 2000 Post-Service Pack 3a hotfixes, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

810185 SQL Server 2000 hotfix update for SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 3 and 3a

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the index statistics are not up to date. SQL Server 2000 generates a non-optimized execution plan that returns incorrect results.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

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:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 3 (SP3)

    For information about how to obtain SQL Server 2000 SP3, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    290211 How to obtain the latest SQL Server 2000 service pack

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 hotfix build 2000.80.0977

    For more information about SQL Server 2000 Post SP3a hotfix build 2000.80.0977, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    888007 You receive a "The product does not have a prerequisite update installed" error message when you try to install a SQL Server 2000 post-Service Pack 3 hotfix

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 after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix file information

This hotfix contains only those files that are required to correct the problem 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 tool in Control Panel.

SQL Server 2000, 32-bit versions

   Date         Time   Version         Size       File name
   -------------------------------------------------------------------
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    664,128  Autoplt.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0     78,400  Console.exe
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    332,352  Ctasksui.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    315,968  Custtask.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0     33,340  Dbmslpcn.dll
   31-Dec-2004  17:31                    786,432  Distmdl.ldf
   31-Dec-2004  17:31                  2,359,296  Distmdl.mdf
   31-Dec-2004  17:31                        180  Drop_repl_hotfix.sql
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0  1,905,216  Dtspkg.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    528,960  Dtspump.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0  1,557,052  Dtsui.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    639,552  Dtswiz.dll
   31-Dec-2004  17:31                    747,927  Instdist.sql
   31-Dec-2004  17:31                      1,581  Inst_repl_hotfix.sql
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    352,828  Isqlw.exe
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0     82,492  Itwiz.exe
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0     90,692  Msgprox.dll
   31-Dec-2004  17:16  8.11.41022.0      226,304  Mssdi98.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0     62,024  Odsole70.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0     25,144  Opends60.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0     57,904  Osql.exe
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    279,104  Pfutil80.dll
   31-Dec-2004  17:25                    550,780  Procsyst.sql
   31-Dec-2004  17:31                     12,305  Qfe469315.sql
   31-Dec-2004  17:31                     19,195  Qfe469571.sql
   31-Dec-2004  17:31                      5,157  Qfe472197.sql
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    143,940  Qrdrsvc.exe
   14-Jan-2005  18:10                  1,136,160  Replmerg.sql
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    221,768  Replprov.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    307,784  Replrec.dll
   14-Jan-2005  00:22  2000.80.1001.0    159,813  Replres.rll
   31-Dec-2004  17:31                  1,088,240  Replsys.sql
   13-Jan-2005  23:05                    986,746  Repltran.sql
   31-Dec-2004  16:49                         55  Repl_uninstall.sql
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    287,304  Rinitcom.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0     78,416  Sdiclnt.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0     66,112  Semmap.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0     57,916  Semnt.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    492,096  Semobj.dll
   14-Jan-2005  00:42  2000.80.1001.0    172,032  Semobj.rll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0     53,832  Snapshot.exe
   31-Dec-2004  17:25                    117,834  Sp3_serv_uni.sql
   14-Jan-2005  17:46  2000.80.1001.0     28,672  Sqlagent.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    311,872  Sqlagent.exe
   14-Jan-2005  17:46  2000.80.1001.0    168,001  Sqlakw32.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0     33,344  Sqlctr80.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0  4,215,360  Sqldmo.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47                     25,172  Sqldumper.exe
   14-Jan-2005  00:02  2000.80.1001.0     28,672  Sqlevn70.rll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0    156,224  Sqlmaint.exe
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0    180,792  Sqlmap70.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0    188,992  Sqlmmc.dll
   14-Jan-2005  00:28  2000.80.1001.0    479,232  Sqlmmc.rll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0    401,984  Sqlqry.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0     57,920  Sqlrepss.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0  7,721,041  Sqlservr.exe
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0    590,396  Sqlsort.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0     45,644  Sqlvdi.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0    106,588  Sqsrvres.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0     33,340  Ssmsgnet.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0     33,340  Ssmslpcn.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0     33,340  Ssmsqlgc.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0     82,492  Ssnetlib.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0     25,148  Ssnmpn70.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0    123,456  Stardds.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0    158,240  Svrnetcn.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:47  2000.80.1001.0     76,416  Svrnetcn.exe
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0     49,228  Ums.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0     74,304  Xplog70.dll
   14-Jan-2005  17:48  2000.80.1001.0     98,872  Xpweb70.dll

SQL Server 2000, 64-bit version

   Date         Time   Version         Size        File name      Platform
   -----------------------------------------------------------------------
   15-Jan-2005  02:40  2000.80.1001.0      56,832  Dbmslpcn.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:39  2000.80.1001.0     528,960  Dtspump.dll    x86
   15-Jan-2005  02:40  2000.80.1001.0     185,856  Msgprox.dll    IA-64
   31-Dec-2004  19:10  8.11.41022.0       742,912  Mssdi98.dll    IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:40  2000.80.1001.0     151,040  Odsole70.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0      27,136  Opends60.dll   IA-64
   14-Jan-2005  19:58                      19,880  Opends60.lib
   15-Jan-2005  02:40  2000.80.1001.0     148,992  Osql.exe       IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:40  2000.80.1001.0     353,280  Qrdrsvc.exe    IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:40  2000.80.1001.0     534,528  Replprov.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:40  2000.80.1001.0     769,024  Replrec.dll    IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0     650,240  Rinitcom.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0     160,768  Semmap.dll     IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0     132,608  Semnt.dll      IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:40  2000.80.1001.0      88,576  Snapshot.exe   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:39  2000.80.1001.0      10,240  Sqlagent.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:40  2000.80.1001.0   1,055,232  Sqlagent.exe   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0      90,112  Sqlboot.dll    IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0      32,256  Sqlctr80.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0     812,032  Sqldata.dll    IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0  13,845,504  Sqldmo.dll     IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:40                      39,936  Sqldumper.exe  IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:40  2000.80.1001.0     493,568  Sqlmaint.exe   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0      23,040  Sqlmap70.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0     152,064  Sqlrepss.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0  25,270,272  Sqlservr.exe   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0     616,960  Sqlsort.dll    IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0     120,320  Sqlvdi.dll     IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0     227,328  Sqsrvres.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0      53,760  Ssmslpcn.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0      59,904  Ssmsqlgc.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0     256,000  Ssnetlib.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0      20,992  Ssnmpn70.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0     430,080  Svrnetcn.dll   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:40  2000.80.1001.0     185,856  Svrnetcn.exe   IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0     183,296  Xplog70.dll    IA-64
   15-Jan-2005  02:41  2000.80.1001.0     187,392  Xpweb70.dll    IA-64
   31-Dec-2004  19:10  2000.80.962.0       57,904  Osql.exe       x86
   31-Dec-2004  19:10  2000.80.760.0      269,824  Sqdedev.dll    IA-64
   14-Jan-2005  20:13  2000.80.1001.0     146,432  Replres.rll
   14-Jan-2005  19:58  2000.80.1001.0      19,968  Sqlevn70.rll
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 the naming schema for Microsoft SQL Server updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

822499 New naming schema for Microsoft SQL Server software update packages

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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