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What is stored in LDF file?

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  1. What is the difference between MDF file and LDF file?
  2. Can LDF files be deleted?
  3. Do you need the LDF file?
  4. Where are the MDF and LDF files stored?
An LDF file is a log file created by SQL Server, a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by Microsoft. It contains a log of recent actions executed by the database and is used to track events so that the database can recover from hardware failures or other unexpected shutdowns.


What is the difference between MDF file and LDF file?

MDF stands for Main Database File and contains all the information in a database. LDF records all the transactions and changes to the database. The ldf is critical for disaster recovery.

Can LDF files be deleted?

To delete data or log files from a database 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.

Do you need the 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). You will not be able to delete it while SQL server service is running.

Where are the MDF and LDF files stored?

Default Location of MDF File in SQL Server Files that are common and used by all instances on a single system are installed inside the folder :\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\nnn\.

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