Microsoft KB Archive/925745

= FIX: The members of a role that uses dynamic security cannot access the SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services database when you run a query against a cube =

Article ID: 925745

Article Last Modified on 12/22/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services

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Bug #: 50000250 (SQL Hotfix)



Microsoft distributes Microsoft SQL Server 2000 fixes as one downloadable file. Because the fixes are cumulative, each new release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the previous SQL Server 2000 fix release.



SUMMARY
This article describes the following about this hotfix release:
 * The issues that are fixed by the hotfix package
 * The prerequisites for applying the hotfix package
 * Whether you must restart the computer after you apply the hotfix package
 * Whether the hotfix package is replaced by any other hotfix package
 * Whether you must make any registry changes after you apply the hotfix package
 * The files that are contained in the hotfix package



SYMPTOMS
When you run a query against a cube in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services, the members of a role that uses dynamic security cannot access the Analysis Services database. This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:
 * The cube uses dynamic security on a partition.
 * The partition is enabled for real-time updates.



CAUSE
This problem occurs when the following events occur at the same time:
 * A request for a write lock on the cube occurs.

Note The write lock is needed so that Analysis Services can flush the cache of the cube.
 * The security evaluation for the role occurs.

The security evaluation is incorrectly canceled because of the query activity on the cube.



Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only 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 SQL Server 2000 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer 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
 Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Service Pack 4 (SP4)

For information about how to obtain SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services SP4, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

290211 How to obtain the latest SQL Server 2000 service pack



Restart information
You may have to restart the computer if the installer is required to replace files that are being used. To avoid the restart requirement, exit all Analysis Services tools and all Analysis Services clients. If the server is configured to provide HTTP access, exit Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS).

Registry information
You do not have to change the registry.

Hotfix file information
This hotfix contains only those files that are required to correct the issues that this article lists. This hotfix may not contain all the files that you must have to fully update a product to the latest build.

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.

SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services Itanium architecture version


STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.



MORE INFORMATION
For more 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

Keywords: kbhotfixserver kbqfe kbpubtypekc KB925745

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