I've got a server (SQL 2K, Win2K) where the backups
have started running long.
The database is a bit largish -- 150GB or so. Up until
last month, the backups were taking on the order of
4 to 5 hours -- depending on the level of activity on the
server.
I'm using a T-SQL script in the SQLAgent to run the
backups. Native SQL backup to an AIT tape drive.
Now, for no apparent reason, the backups are taking
on the order of 24 to 26 hours. The backups complete
successfully -- no errors, just taking an outrageously
long time to complete. DBCCs check out AOK, no
problems with the database.
No changes to the machine. No hardware changes. No
software changes. Weird.
Multiple tape media have been tried -- it's not a case
of a tape going bad.
We've had no problems with this box for almost 4
years. Now it's gettin' jiggy with us!
Any ideas on where to start with this one?
Thanks in advance.