Can SQL log files be deleted?

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Note: The active transaction log file cannot be removed. Previously, we saw that once the primary log file becomes full, SQL Server uses the secondary log file. We need to make a secondary transaction log empty, so we can remove it. 31 янв. 2020 г.

Is it OK to delete SQL log file?

In some cases, the Microsoft SQL Server Database Transaction Log (. LDF) file becomes very huge. It's wasting a lot of disk space and causing some problems if you want to backup and restore the database. We can delete the log file and create a new log file with the minimum size.

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).

What happens when SQL log file is full?

When the transaction log becomes full, SQL Server Database Engine issues a 9002 error. The log can fill when the database is online, or in recovery. If the log fills while the database is online, the database remains online but can only be read, not updated.

Is it safe to delete LDF file?

6 Answers. You should not delete any of the database files since it can severely damage your database! If you run out of disk space you might want to split your database in multiple parts. This can be done in the database's properties.

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