Can I delete SQL log file?

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To delete data or log files from a database Expand Databases, right-click the database from which to delete the file, and then click Properties. Select the Files page. In the Database files grid, select the file to delete and then click Remove. Click OK. 25 мая 2021 г.

Is it safe to shrink SQL log file?

It's safe, but do it at a quiet time when there's low transactional activity. It's recommended to shrink the log to its minimal size and then grow it to its normal size (this will ensure the correct number of VLFs (internal virtual log files) are created, which improves performance for logged commands).

Can I delete SQL Server error logs?

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).

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It's safe, but do it at a quiet time when there's low transactional activity. It's recommended to shrink the log to its minimal size and then grow it to its normal size (this will ensure the correct number of VLFs (internal virtual log files) are created, which improves performance for logged commands).

Expert · Answer

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).

Can I delete SQL log file?

Is it safe to shrink SQL log file?

Can I delete SQL Server error logs?

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