Microsoft KB Archive/918677

= FIX: Expected performance benefits may not occur when you process partitions in parallel in SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services on a computer that uses NUMA =

Article ID: 918677

Article Last Modified on 11/4/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services

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Bug # 447 (SQL Hotfix)

Bug #: 450536 (SQLBUDT)



Microsoft distributes Microsoft SQL Server 2005 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 2005 fix release.



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



SYMPTOMS
Consider the following scenario. You process partitions in parallel in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services. You process the partitions on a computer that uses non-uniform memory access (NUMA). In this scenario, expected performance benefits may not occur. For example, as you process more partitions in parallel, you may not see an increase in total throughput.



Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now 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 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451

Note If additional issues occur or 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. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must have SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services installed on the computer.

Restart information
You must restart the computer if the installer has to replace files that are being used. To avoid restarting the computer, close all the SQL Server Analysis Services tools and clients. Additionally, you have to exit Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) if the server is configured to provide HTTP access. If you have installed Analysis Services as a named instance, you should also stop the SQL Server Browser service because the Msmdredir.dll component of the SQL Server Browser service is updated when you install the hotfix.

Registry information
You do not have to change the registry.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

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 of 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 2005 Analysis Services


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

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