Is it OK to delete SQL log files?

Question

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. 3 апр. 2013 г.

Is it safe to delete SQL logs?

Absolutely but I would still double check what model you are using before deleting any kind of logs. Better to be safe than sorry! Just make sure to have a scheduled transnational log backup and then a shrink job.

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?

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.

Expert · Answer