sysopentapes (Transact-SQL)

Contains one row for each currently open tape device. This view is stored in the master database.

Important

This Microsoft SQL Server 2000 system table is included as a view for backward compatibility. Instead, use the sys.dm_io_backup_tapes dynamic management view.

Note

In SQL Server 2005, you cannot drop the sysopentapes view.

Column name Data type Description

openTape

nvarchar(64)

Physical file name of open tape device. For more information about opening and releasing tape devices, see BACKUP (Transact-SQL) and RESTORE (Transact-SQL).

Permissions

The user needs VIEW SERVER STATE permission on the server.

See Also

Reference

Mapping SQL Server 2000 System Tables to SQL Server 2005 System Views

Help and Information

Getting SQL Server 2005 Assistance