When should I delete log files?

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By default DB does not delete log files for you. For this reason, DB's log files will eventually grow to consume an unnecessarily large amount of disk space. To guard against this, you should periodically take administrative action to remove log files that are no longer in use by your application.

Is it OK to delete log files?

These log files are produced by Microsoft Internet Information Services. By default: The files are simply log files of accesses to the Web server. It is safe to delete all the old log files.

What happens when I delete log files?

Yes, log files can be safely deleted. Next time a log file needs to be appended to and is missing, it will be created (don't delete the actual Logs folder itself though). Log files are always presumed transient.

Do I need to keep Windows log files?

Most users disregard them, as the files are usually only needed for detailed troubleshooting, but technically savvy users clear their event logs periodically, both to save space on the hard drive and to ensure that Windows can save new logs faster. Many users do this as part of their regular system maintenance.

Can you delete app log files?

To delete application level log files: From the System View, click the Database Properties icon. In the Enterprise View, expand the Planning application type and the application that contains the log files you want to delete. Right-click the application, and select Delete Log.

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