Why is my SQL transaction log so big?

How do I reduce the size of my SQL Server transaction log?

Transaction Log Shrinking Methods1we are referring to the option available in SSMS by Right Click DB Name -> Tasks -> Shrink -> Files -> File type -> Log.2does reduce the physical log file size by freeing up internal free space of the transaction log.Reduce Transaction Log File Size - Backup vs Shrink vs Truncate ...

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 big should a SQL transaction log be?

Although there is no one optimal value for Transaction Log File initial size and auto-growth that fits all situations, but setting the initial size of the SQL Server Transaction Log file to 20-30% of the database data file size and the auto-growth to a large amount, above 1024MB, based on your database growth plan can ...

How do I stop transaction log growing?

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