Logical filename and physical filename issue / question

  • Hi,

    I have 3 dbs, 2 are full restores of the original one,

    the logical flenames are the same for all three as well as log files, eg

    database1_data

    database1_data

    database1_data

    but the physical names are different as well as logs

    db1_data.mdf

    db2_data.mdf

    db3_data.mdf

    however when i make a change in the relationship area, eg tick the box enforce relationship for existing data, the data errors the relationship and the key is dropped...

    however this key in enterprise manager disappears from all three.

    is this issue because the logical names are the same ? i havent test this as im not sure how to change a logical file name...dont think you can when restoring from a backup..

    thanks any help you can provide people...

    Adam


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  • Adam,

    You can modify the logical file name of the database using alter database command even after restoring from the backup.

    ALTER DATABASE 'DB Name'

    MODIFY FILE(NAME = logical_file_name, NEWNAME = new_logical_file_name)

    GO

     

  • Thanks !

    Thats good to know...but..what about my other issue, does changing an index in one db with the same logical name as another change it in both..should it ?..is it by design or a SQL server issue??


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  • An index is an object within a database. when changing is in one database it affects no others.

    RegardsRudy KomacsarSenior Database Administrator"Ave Caesar! - Morituri te salutamus."

  • which is what i thought, but why did both my dbs change ????

    is it a refresh issue with EM????


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  • EM does not 'auto refresh' so it may be another issue ...

    RegardsRudy KomacsarSenior Database Administrator"Ave Caesar! - Morituri te salutamus."

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