Hey everyone,
I’m having a bit of a nightmare with a SQL Server 2005 database. I had to use the Continue_After_Error option to restore it, which already sounds like trouble.
Now I’m getting warnings about column nullability inconsistencies in an index. When I try to run DBCC CHECKTABLE, it fails with some scary-looking errors about internal issues and fact collection failures.
Trying to rebuild the index throws up even more alarming messages about logical consistency I/O errors and threats to database integrity.
I’m starting to sweat here. How bad is this situation? Any ideas on how to fix it without losing data? I’m worried I might be in over my head.
Here’s a simplified version of what I’ve tried:
RESTORE DATABASE MyDB
FROM DISK = 'C:\backup.bak'
WITH CONTINUE_AFTER_ERROR
DBCC CHECKTABLE (UserTable)
ALTER INDEX IDX_User_ID ON dbo.UserTable
REBUILD
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
oof, that sounds rough buddy. I’ve dealt with similar nightmares before. have u tried running DBCC CHECKDB with repair_allow_data_loss? It’s risky but might be ur best shot if u can’t restore from a clean backup. Just make sure to backup everything first! good luck man
oh man, that sounds like a real headache! have u tried running DBCC CHECKDB with the REPAIR_REBUILD option? it’s less risky than data_loss but might still help. also, any chance you’ve got a backup from right before this mess started? might be worth a shot to roll back if possible. good luck, keep us posted!
This situation sounds quite serious. The ‘Continue_After_Error’ option often leads to data inconsistencies. Given the index and logical consistency errors you’re encountering, it’s likely that significant data corruption has occurred.
At this point, I’d recommend exploring alternative recovery methods. Have you considered using a third-party data recovery tool specifically designed for SQL Server? These tools can sometimes salvage data from corrupted databases when standard methods fail.
If that’s not feasible, you might need to consider a point-in-time recovery using transaction logs, assuming you have them. This could potentially roll back to a state before the corruption occurred.
Remember, in situations like this, it’s crucial to involve your organization’s data recovery specialists or consider engaging external SQL Server experts. The complexity of the issue suggests professional intervention might be necessary to minimize data loss and ensure proper recovery.