Messages with negative ref count
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The Nodinite BizTalk Monitoring Agent continuously monitors BizTalk Server for Messages with negative ref count, empowering you to maintain a healthy integration environment.
- Nodinite lists Messages with negative ref count as a Resource named 'Messages with negative ref count'.
- The 'Messages with negative ref count' Resource belongs to the BizTalk 'Health Check' Category.
Example: Monitoring the 'Messages with negative ref count' resource in a Monitor View.
Category Name = "Health Check"
Resource Name = "Messages with negative ref count"
Messages with negative ref counts are entries in the MessageRefCountLogTotals table with snRefCount less than zero. Once a refcount goes negative, the MsgBox cleanup jobs cannot clean up the corresponding message, potentially leading to performance issues.
Key Features for Monitoring BizTalk Server Messages with Negative Ref Count
- Remote Actions – Instantly execute remote actions to resolve issues.
- State Evaluation – Nodinite automatically monitors and evaluates the run-time state, alerting you to problems before they impact your business.
What is evaluated for 'Messages with negative ref count'?
Nodinite evaluates the state of this resource and provides actionable insights:
| State | Status | Description | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unavailable | Resource not available | Evaluation of the 'BizTalk Messages with negative ref count' is not possible due to network or security issues | Review prerequisites | |
| Error | Messages with negative ref count exist | When Messages with negative ref count exceed the configured threshold | Details | |
| Warning | Messages with negative ref count exist | When Messages with negative ref count exceed the configured threshold | Details | |
| OK | No Messages with negative ref count exist | Normal state |
Actions
Unlock powerful Remote Actions for the Messages with negative ref count Resource:
- Details – View details about 'Messages with negative ref count'.
- Remove – Instantly fix the problem by repairing content in tables.
Details
In the Details modal, you can see the number of 'Messages with negative ref count'.
You can also resolve the issue by clicking the Actions button and selecting Remove.
Remove
Nodinite provides the same functionality as the Microsoft Terminator tool, allowing you to remove 'Messages with negative ref count' directly:
- Remove – Remove 'Messages with negative ref count'.
Click the Actions button and select the Remove menu item to fix the problem.
Important
Before executing the 'Remove' action, ensure you follow all instructions regarding stopped host instances and backups.
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