Why do LDF files grow?

Why is my LDF file so big?

However even in this case if you ever had massive data operations, you may notice that the size of your transaction log (LDF) file is huge. The reason for it is that SQL server does not automatically shrinks the size of transaction log. To keep log file under control, it may be tempting to enable Auto Shrink option.

Why is my transaction log file so big?

Therefore the most common reason I have experienced for a transaction log file to have grown extremely large is because the database is in the FULL recovery model and LOG backups haven't been taken for a long time. * Its important to note that the space within the transaction log is just marked as available again.

What causes SQL transaction log growth?

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 keep log file from growing too big?

In this case, I have done the following steps:1Create Sample Database in FULL RECOVERY Model.2Take Full Backup (full backup is must for taking subsequent backup)3Repeat Following Operation. Take Log Backup. Insert Some rows. Check the size of Log File.4Clean Up.SQL SERVER - How to Stop Growing Log File Too Big