Is it safe to delete LDF file?

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Is it safe to delete log LDF file?

You should not delete any of the database files since it can severely damage your database!

Do I need LDF file?

The LDF file is the transaction log and is required for all SQL server configurations. Depending on the recovery mode, will determine how it is used. However all queries basically get stored here until successfully committed to the database (MDF).

How do I delete LDF files?

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.

What is LDF file?

The LDF file is the transaction log that allows you to perform “point in time” restores if you have system failures. The way it works is that you can restore from your last full backup and “replay” the transactions from the transaction log file.

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