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FIX: Blocking problems may occur when you use SQL Server to store ASP.NET session-state information

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Symptoms

When you use Microsoft SQL Server to store Microsoft ASP.NET session-state information for a Web site that experiences high loads, blocking problems may occur.

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Cause

The problem occurs because compile locks have been put on the stored procedures that are used to implement session-state management in SQL Server.

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Resolution

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel. 
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
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   29-May-2004  17:04  1.1.4322.1049     258,048  Aspnet_isapi.dll  
   29-May-2004  17:04  1.1.4322.1049      20,480  Aspnet_regiis.exe  
   29-May-2004  17:04  1.1.4322.1049      32,768  Aspnet_state.exe  
   29-May-2004  17:04  1.1.4322.1049      32,768  Aspnet_wp.exe    
   05-Apr-2004  19:39                     33,718  Installpersistsqlstate.sql
   05-Apr-2004  19:39                     34,342  Installsqlstate.sql
   05-Apr-2004  19:39                     35,243  Installsqlstatetemplate.sql
   29-May-2004  16:55  1.1.4322.1049      94,208  Perfcounter.dll  
   29-May-2004  16:59                      8,685  Smartnav.js
   31-May-2004  21:50  1.1.4322.1049   1,224,704  System.dll       
   31-May-2004  21:50  1.1.4322.1049     241,664  System.messaging.dll  
   31-May-2004  21:49  1.1.4322.1049     323,584  System.runtime.remoting.dll  
   31-May-2004  21:49  1.1.4322.1049     131,072  System.runtime.serialization.formatters.soap.dll  
   31-May-2004  21:49  1.1.4322.1049   1,257,472  System.web.dll   
   31-May-2004  21:49  1.1.4322.1049     819,200  System.web.mobile.dll  
   31-May-2004  21:50  1.1.4322.1049     569,344  System.web.services.dll  
   31-May-2004  21:49  1.1.4322.1049   1,339,392  System.xml.dll   
   03-Oct-2003  19:20                      2,119  Uninstallsqlstatetemplate.sql
   29-May-2004  16:59                     14,482  Webuivalidation.js

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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References

For more information about storing session-state information in SQL Server, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/87069683(vs.71).aspx
For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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Keywords: KB843400, kbhotfixserver, kbqfe, kbfix, kbbug

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Article Info
Article ID : 843400
Revision : 4
Created on : 5/16/2007
Published on : 5/16/2007
Exists online : False
Views : 814