How do I reduce the size of my SQL Server transaction log?

How do I change the transaction log size in SQL Server?

To increase the size of a transaction log file1In the development environment, on the File menu, choose Database, and then choose Alter. ... 2Choose the Transaction Log Files tab.3Select the transaction log file that you want to expand.4In the Size (MB) field, enter the new size.How to: Increase the Size of Transaction Log Files - Microsoft Docs

How do I limit the size of a SQL Server log file?

4 Answers1Launch Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.2Locate your database and right-click on it. Select Properties.3Click on Files section.4Locate the LOG FILE line.5Change the Initial Size to: 500.6Locate the Autogrowth section and click on the ellipse (...)7Uncheck "Enable Autogrowth". ... 8Click OK to make the change.How Can I Manage SQL Server Log Size - Stack Overflow

Why is my SQL transaction log so big?

Large database transactions, such as importing large amounts of data, can lead to a large transaction log file. Transaction log backups not happening fast enough causes the SQL log file to become huge. SQL log files also enlarge due to incomplete replication or availability group synchronization.

How do I reduce transaction log?

To reduce the physical size of a physical log file, you must shrink the log file. This is useful when you know that a transaction log file contains unused space. You can shrink a log file only while the database is online, and at least one virtual log file (VLF) is free.