Microsoft KB Archive/70843

PRSQL9103023: Cannot Use Large Filenames with DISKINIT in SQL ID Number: Q70843

1.10 OS/2 buglist1.10

Summary:

PROBLEM ID: PRSQL9103023

SYMPTOMS SQL returns the following invalid filename error when using the DISKINIT command:

OS/2 System Error 206: Not a valid filename CAUSE This error occurs if the filename is not in the standard 8.3 format. When using DISKINIT, the physical name (physname) of a file must be in the standard 8.3 format, even on an HPFS partition.

RESOLUTION Use the standard FAT 8.3 format for the physical name of the device.