Log Backup of SQL MSDB and MODEL system databases completes successfully without backing up any data

Article:TECH190922  |  Created: 2012-06-13  |  Updated: 2012-09-11  |  Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH190922
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Article Type
Technical Solution


Problem



Log Backup of MSDB and MODEL databases complete successfully without backing up any data if database recovery model is set to Full.


Solution



Workaround:

Run only Full backups of MSDB and MODEL SQL system databases.

 

Symantec Corporation has acknowledged that the above-mentioned issue is present in the current version(s) of the product(s) mentioned in this article. Symantec Corporation is committed to product quality and satisfied customers.
 
There are no plans to address this issue by way of a patch or hotfix in the current or previous versions of the software at the present time. However, the issue is currently scheduled to be addressed in the next major revision of the product. Please be sure to refer back to this document periodically as any changes to the status of the defect will be reflected here.  Please note that Symantec Corporation reserves the right to remove any fix from the targeted release if it does not pass quality assurance tests.  Symantec's plans are subject to change and any action taken by you based on the above information or your reliance upon the above information is made at your own risk.
 
 

Please contact your Symantec Sales representative or the Symantec Sales group for upgrade information including upgrade eligibility to the release containing the resolution for this issue.  For information on how to contact Symantec Sales, please see    http://www.symantec.com


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SQL: Log Backup of MSDB and MODEL databases complete successfully without backing up any data



Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH190922


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