Where is SQL log file location?

How do I find the SQL Server error log?

Viewing the Error Log with SQL Server Management Studio1In the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, expand the SQL Server.2In the Object Explorer, expand Management → SQL Server Logs.3Choose the error log you want to see, for example the current log file.Viewing the Error Log with SQL Server Management Studio

Can I delete SQL Server log files?

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.

What is the 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.