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SQL SERVER – Solution – Log File Very Large – Log Full

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
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I have been receiving following question again and again either through email or through comments on this blog.

My log file is too big, what should I do?

Answer to this question is in three steps.

  • Backup the log file to any device.
  • Truncate the log file.
  • Shrink the log file.

I have previously written two article about this issue. Refer them for additional information and details.

SQL SERVER – Shrinking Truncate Log File – Log Full(Script)

SQL SERVER – Shrinking Truncate Log File – Log Full – Part 2(Management Studio)

Reference : Pinal Dave (https://blog.sqlauthority.com)

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5 Comments. Leave new

  • sayed
    May 12, 2009 12:20 am

    How to shrink the database not the the log file

    Best regards
    Sayed
    Saudi Arabia

    Reply
  • Chetan Patel
    July 21, 2009 4:13 pm

    Hi My Database log file is large so finding a data from database it is very slow the result of output getting.
    so what i should do?

    And second problem is whenever multiple user upload data on that server that time web site is not running i.e. error is generate server unavailable application.so what is the reason…?

    Reply
  • MohammadReza
    July 22, 2009 8:52 am

    how can we backup one datafile and restore it in another server ?
    is it possible?

    Reply
    • iami
      December 9, 2009 11:09 am

      To MohammadReza:
      Yes it is possible, just restore it as you would in any normal database. Just make sure you do have a database to restore it to.

      Reply
  • Swathi
    March 16, 2012 9:14 am

    Hi,

    Can you please suggest me on the below.
    I want to set up the notification whenever my t-log is full.
    can we use a script for automatically shrinking the log file.

    Reply

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Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 22 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.

Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books and 90 Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.

Pinal is an experienced and dedicated professional with a deep commitment to flawless customer service. If you need help with any SQL Server Performance Tuning Issues, please feel free to reach out at pinal@sqlauthority.com.

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