Why is my LDF backup file so small?

What is the default size of LDF file?

The default initial size for both files are 8 MB. The initial size is not as important as Autogrowth. And even for Autogrowth, there are no suggested values.

Is SQL backup smaller than database?

Whether I run the backup through a maint plan or t-slq, it is considerably smaller than my database.

How do I reduce shrink LDF file size in SQL Management Studio?

To shrink an ldf file, you use a command called DBCC SHRINKFILE (documented here). You can do this in SSMS by right-clicking the database, select "Tasks", "Shrink" and "Files". I recommend that you script the command into a query window and execute from there.

How do I know the size of my LDF file?

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