How do I recycle SQL Server error log without restarting SQL Server service?

How do I recycle the SQL Server error log?

In the Object Explorer, expand SQL Server Agent and then right-click Error Logs to choose Recycle option from the drop down list as shown in the snippet below. 3. This will open up Recycle SQL Server Agent Error Logs dialog box. Click OK to recycle SQL Server Agent Error Logs.

How do I clear a SQL log?

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.

Where are error logs for SQL Server?

By default, the error log is located at Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL. n \MSSQL\LOG\ERRORLOG and ERRORLOG. n files.

What is SQL Server error log?

The SQL Server error log contains user-defined events and certain system events you can use for troubleshooting.