What is log size in SQL Server?

What should be the log file size in SQL Server?

VersionDefault valuesStarting with SQL Server 2016 (13.x)Data 64 MB. Log files 64 MB.Starting with SQL Server 2005 (9.x)Data 1 MB. Log files 10%.Prior to SQL Server 2005 (9.x)Data 10%. Log files 10%.

What is a good log file size?

No more than 2 or 3 entries per user action though, unless you are doing batch operations. Don't put more than 2MB in a file, so the user can email it you. Don't keep more than 50MB of logs, because it's probably not your space you are wasting here.

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

What is log file in SQL Server?

A transaction log is a file – integral part of every SQL Server database. It contains log records produced during the logging process in a SQL Server database. The transaction log is the most important component of a SQL Server database when it comes to the disaster recovery – however, it must be uncorrupted.