BlockSize Property

SQL-DMO

SQL-DMO

BlockSize Property

The BlockSize property specifies the formatting size unit for tapes formatted as part of a backup.

Applies To
Backup Object  
Syntax

object.BlockingSize [= value]

Parts

object

Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list

value

Long integer that represents a number of bytes

Data Type

Long

Modifiable

Read/write

Prototype (C/C++)

HRESULT GetBlockSize(LPLONG pRetVal);

HRESULT SetBlockSize(long NewValue);

Remarks

When directing a backup to a backup device or to files, BlockSize is ignored.