compacting a sql database

[rowk]

Hey there,

IS there a way to compact SQL databases that is similar to that in access?

Thanks

Row

 

[dk]

Hi,

If you're talking about SQL Server, the good news is that you don't need to.

The Compact part of Compact and Repair isn't needed because SQL automatically reclaims and uses hard disk space (which is essentially what the Compact part does).

The Repair part - this is not so clear cut. Basically, as SQL Server is an enterprise wide database solution Microsoft have built in more fail-safes than with Access. It's much more stable and *shouldn't* corrupt if properly set up and maintained. And for the price difference, you'd hope so

However, this doesn't mean you don't need to carry out routine maintenance on your db. E.g. take a look at Tools, Database Maintenance Planner from the SQL Server Enterprise Manager to get an idea of what you can do.

I don't pretend to know the ins and outs of SQL - it's a very sophisticated piece of software and as such, needs a good understanding of the product to get the most out of it.