Can we delete .mdf file?

Can SQL log files be deleted?

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.

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.

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!

How do I clean up my SQL database?

To use the database cleanup feature, follow these steps:1In the project tree, right click on the data warehouse, click on Advanced and click on SQL Database Cleanup Wizard. ... 2In the SQL Database Cleanup window, the content of the database is listed. ... 3Expand Project Objects to display a list of Object IDs in the project.SQL Database Cleanup Wizard - Support Topics