FIX: The Log Shipping feature may not restore database backup files in BizTalk Server 2006 or in BizTalk Server 2006 R2

In Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 or in BizTalk Server 2006 R2, the Log Shipping feature cannot restore any database backup files unless the following conditions are true:

• The complete set of physical backup files exists.
• None of the backup files are corrupted.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

There are two versions of this hotfix:

• BizTalk Server 2006
• BizTalk Server 2006 R2

Prerequisites

You must have BizTalk Server 2006 or BizTalk Server 2006 R2 installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the 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 item in Control Panel.

BizTalk Server 2006

BizTalk Server 2006 R2

Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent hotfix that contains these files may also contain additional files.

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

You must apply this hotfix on the BizTalk server to replace the existing LogShipping_Destination_Logic.sql file in the following folder:In an existing BizTalk Server environment that is configured for the Log Shipping feature, follow these steps:

1. Apply the hotfix on the BizTalk Server computer.
2. On the destination Microsoft SQL Server, execute the LogShipping_Destination_Logic.sql query.

In an existing BizTalk Server environment that has not been configured for the Log Shipping feature, follow these steps:

1. Apply the hotfix on the BizTalk Server computer.
2. Configure the Log Shipping feature by following the steps that are described at the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:
   http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa560961.aspx

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