Can I delete tempdb NDF?

Can I delete NDF files?

NDF files are just like MDF files, they contain data. LDF files are for log data. Do NOT delete NDF files!

What are tempdb NDF files?

An NDF file is a user defined secondary database file of Microsoft SQL Server with an extension . ndf, which store user data. Moreover, when the size of the database file growing automatically from its specified size, you can use . ndf file for extra storage and the . ndf file could be stored on a separate disk drive.

Can we shrink NDF file SQL Server?

Shrinking MDF and NDF file is possible and there is no chance of data loss. It is not always advisable to shrink those file as those files are usually growing. There are cases when one database is separated in multiple database of any large table is dropped from database MDF and NDF can contain large empty space.

How do I move the tempdb NDF file in SQL Server?

Best approach for moving tempdb .1Stop SQL Server (the instance isn't doing anything currently).2copy/paste the 3 .ndf files from their current C: location to the new F:\MSSQLData\ location.3Restart SQL Server.4Check if it worked:Best approach for moving tempdb .ndf files - Database Administrators ...