How do I delete tempdb NDF files?

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All tempdb files are re-created during startup. However, they are empty and can be removed. To remove additional files in tempdb, use the ALTER DATABASE command by using the REMOVE FILE option. Use the DBCC SHRINKDATABASE command to shrink the tempdb database.

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.

How do I delete tempdb files in SQL Server?

Restart SQL Server Instances and then execute the following query.1USE tempdb;2GO.3DBCC SHRINKFILE('tempdev2', EMPTYFILE)4GO.5USE master;6GO.7ALTER DATABASE tempdb.8REMOVE FILE tempdev2;How to Add or Remove TempDB Data Files - C# Corner

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.

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