If you're experiencing technical issues with your SQL server database, one common problem is recovering pending state. Don't worry, there are fixes available to resolve this issue. If you're not confident in your ability to settle the problem, you can use Qiling MS SQL Recovery, a tool designed to simplify and effectively resolve SQL server database issues, including recovering pending state.
| Workable Solutions | Step-by-step Troubleshooting |
|---|---|
| 1. Mark SQL Database in Emergency Mode | The emergency mode will mark the SQL database as READ_ONLY, disable logging, and prevent any further modifications to the database, effectively putting it in a state where it can only be read from and not written to.Full steps |
| 2. Disconnect the Main Database | To resolve the issue, you can execute the following SQL commands in the order provided: `ALTER DATABASE [DBName] SET EMERGENCY` and then `ALTER DATABASE [DBName] SET MULTI_USER`. This will allow you to regain access to the database.Full steps |
| 3. Fix Recovery Pending State | Download and run Qiling MS SQL Recovery, then click the two dots (Browse button) to choose the target MDF file to recover.Full steps |
If a single or multiple core MDF/NDF files are corrupted, it's likely that an SQL database will be damaged. The extent of the damage will depend on the severity of the corruption, with different levels of damage resulting in different states of the database.
You can execute the following query statement to know the SQL server state.
SELECT name, state_desc from sys.databases
GO
Recovery pending state in SQL Server database can be caused by several factors. These include [insert factors here, e.g.
You can resolve the recovery pending state issue in a SQL Server database manually using specific queries, or to avoid potential complications, consider using a professional MS SQL recovery tool that guides you through the process.
Entering emergency mode will mark the SQL database as READ_ONLY, disable logging, and only allow DBA access. This mode can be used to troubleshoot technical issues, and starting database recovery can resolve the problem, automatically exiting emergency mode once complete.
ALTER DATABASE [DBName] SET EMERGENCY;
GO
ALTER DATABASE [DBName] set single_user
GO
DBCC CHECKDB ([DBName], REPAIR_ALLOW_DATA_LOSS) WITH ALL_ERRORMSGS;
GO
ALTER DATABASE [DBName] set multi_user
GO
These queries will automatically delete the corrupt log and rebuild a new one.
ALTER DATABASE [DBName] SET EMERGENCY;
ALTER DATABASE [DBName] set multi_user
EXEC sp_detach_db '[DBName]'
EXEC sp_attach_single_file_db @DBName = '[DBName]', @physname = N'[mdf path]'
The manual solutions provided can effectively resolve recovery pending state issues. For those who are skilled in SQL Server database issues, these are the first choices. However, for those with limited knowledge of SQL Server databases, a safer and automated workaround is recommended. Using MS SQL recovery software can repair the corrupted database in 823/824/825 errors.
Step 1. Download and run Qiling MS SQL Recovery.
Step 2. To fix an MDF file, click the "Browse" button to select the target file or search for it in the list below, and then click "Repair" to initiate the repair process.
Step 3. When the process is complete, a confirmation window appears, listing all recovered items (deleted tables and records) in the original table names on the left pane.
Step 4. To export the recovered database, click the "Export" button in the bottom right corner of the screen, and then choose the desired export method, either saving the database to a SQL script or exporting it to an existing or new database on a server, by entering the Server/Instance Name and connecting to the server.