FIX: Conversion Errors to VAX Floating Point

 Last reviewed: December 19, 1997
Article ID: Q125636
4.20 WINDOWS kbbug4.20 kbprg kb3rdparty kbfix4.21a.sp2

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server, version 4.2

BUG# NT: 959 (4.2)

SYMPTOMS

VAX clients may experience conversion errors when selecting very large float values from Microsoft SQL Server.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 4.2. This problem was corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for SQL Server version 4.21a. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, please contact your primary support provider.

Additional reference words: 4.20 floating-point select DEC VMS Windows NT
KBCategory: kbprg
KBSubcategory: SSrvWinNT

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Last reviewed: December 19, 1997
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