The database recovery phase is taking unusually long, preventing normal access.
SQL Server “Database stuck in In Recovery” means the engine is replaying transactions and rolling back uncommitted work. Long recovery often stems from large transactions or insufficient resources. Monitor sys.dm_exec_requests, add tempdb space, or restore from a clean backup to resolve the issue.
Database 'MyDB' is being recovered. Waiting until recovery is finished.
SQL Server runs three phases—analysis, redo, undo—whenever a database starts. If any phase hangs, the database shows “In Recovery” and rejects user connections.
Admins see this state after a crash, an unexpected shutdown, or when restoring from backup. Fixing it fast is vital because application downtime grows while recovery continues.
Large transactions lengthen redo/undo processing. Insufficient I/O or CPU throttles recovery threads. Corrupt log files force extra work.
Limited tempdb space blocks long-running rollbacks.
Start by checking sys.dm_exec_requests for percent_complete. Add MAXDOP, expand tempdb, or kill other processes to give recovery room. If the log is corrupt, restore from the last good backup.
After power loss, recovery runs automatically; wait and monitor DMV progress. If progress stalls for hours at 0 %, restore backup to a new database and switch over.
For a huge bulk load, consider applying delayed durability or batching next time.
Keep transaction scope small, back up logs frequently, and allocate fast SSDs for log and tempdb. Use Galaxy’s query endorsement to share optimized, short‐running scripts that reduce recovery time risk.
“Database is in restoring state” appears when WITH NORECOVERY is left on. “Recovery pending” shows when the log is missing. Both need backup restores or log file fixes.
Duration depends on log size and hardware. Most databases recover in minutes; multi-hundred-GB logs can take hours.
Stopping restarts recovery from the beginning, extending downtime. Interrupt only if restoring from backup instead.
No. The database is inaccessible. Shrink after the database is online.
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