PrimaryFile Property
The PrimaryFile property identifies the operating system file that maintains database-specific system tables.
Applies To
| DBFile Object |
Syntax
object.PrimaryFile [= value]
Parts
object
Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list
value
TRUE or FALSE
Remarks
A Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 database can have, at most, one primary file. When creating a database using SQL-DMO, the first DBFile object named PRIMARY added to the DBFiles collection of the FileGroup object referencing the filegroup becomes the primary file. Set the PrimaryFile property to alter the default behavior.
Data Type
Boolean
Modifiable
Read/write prior to database creation. Read-only after database creation.
Prototype (C/C++)
HRESULT GetPrimaryFile(LPBOOL pRetVal);
HRESULT SetPrimaryFile(BOOL NewValue);
Remarks
Running Transact-SQL scripts before an initial snapshot is applied can be used to:
- Perform pre-snapshot cleanup.
- Add users and permissions to databases to be replicated.
- Create user-defined data types.
Note If PreSnapshotScript is set, the script automatically runs when a subscription is reinitialized. Therefore, the script must be written so that its statements are repeatable.