Where is the transaction log in SQL Server?

How do I find the transaction log in SQL Server?

Do either of the following:1Right-click SQL Server Logs, point to View, and then click either SQL Server Log or SQL Server and Windows Log.2Expand 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

What is the transaction log in SQL Server?

Every SQL Server database has a transaction log that records all transactions and the database modifications made by each transaction. The transaction log is a critical component of the database. If there is a system failure, you will need that log to bring your database back to a consistent state.

How do I manage transaction logs in SQL Server?

Control transaction log file growth Use the ALTER DATABASE (Transact-SQL) File and Filegroup options statement to manage the growth of a transaction log file. Note the following: To change the current file size in KB, MB, GB, and TB units, use the SIZE option. To change the growth increment, use the FILEGROWTH option.

How do I view a TRN file?

How to open file with TRN extension?1Install Microsoft SQL Server software. ... 2Check the version of Microsoft SQL Server and update if needed. ... 3Assign Microsoft SQL Server to TRN files. ... 4Check the TRN for errors.How To Open File With TRN Extension?