What is SQL log file?

What is a database log file?

The Content Manager OnDemand database includes recovery logs which are used to recover from application or system errors. In combination with database backups, they are used to recover the consistency of the database right up to the point in time when an error occurs.

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.

What causes SQL log file to grow?

Long Running Backup If this backup operation keeps running for a long time, the SQL Transaction Log truncation will be delayed for a longer time and the SQL Transaction Log file will grow, due to not being able to reuse the inactive part of the log.

How do I view SQL log files?

View Log Files1In Object Explorer, expand Management.2Do either of the following: Right-click SQL Server Logs, point to View, and then click either SQL Server Log or SQL Server and Windows Log. Expand SQL Server Logs, right-click any log file, and then click View SQL Server Log. You can also double-click any log file.Open Log File Viewer - SQL Server | Microsoft Docs