Recovery Model on MSDB changes on restart instance

  • I am brand new to SQL Server, just installed my first instance.

    I think I want the recovery model for MSDB to be Full and do regular backups including Full database and Transaction log on a different schedule..

    I have observed that whenever I start/stop the instance, the recovery model for the MSDB database reverts to simple.   Is this normal?  Is there a way I can prevent this so that it stays Full?

    Thanks.

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  • which version are you running?

  • That would be MS SQL Server 2000.

  • That is the default model for that database and it is reset every time SQL Server Agent restart. You cannot change this. SOme folks suggest doing a backup often but unless there would be concern with losing job status history, backup history, or DTS execution history you really only need to worry when you change/create a job or dts package.

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