Can I delete error log SQL?

Can I delete SQL error logs?

In Object Explorer, expand the instance of SQL Server, expand Management, right-click SQL Server Logs, and then click Configure. In the Configure SQL Server Error Logs dialog box, choose from the following options. Check to limit the number of error logs created before they are recycled.

How do you remove an error in SQL?

In SQL Server Management Studio, open the MANAGEMENT folder, then right click on SQL SERVER LOGS and say CONFIGURE. Check the LIMIT ERROR LOGS box and set the number to 30 (a month's worth). Now, set up a new job in the SQL Agent that runs sp_cycle_errorlog every night at midnight.

What is SQL error log?

The error log is a central file where all important actions and error messages related to the SQL Server are recorded. The database administrator should examine the log every day. The following procedure describes how to view the error log with the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.

How do I clear the SQL Server event log?

So, any member of the Domain Admins can molest your SQL Server and use sp_cycle_log to clear you SQL Log. He can then delete the archived log file (ERRORLOG. 1) and rename the others so the Error Logs appear complete.