Truncate log file in SQL Server
sqlservergeeks.com › sql-server-truncate-log-fileMay 10, 2014 · The transaction log file is automatically truncated in simple recovery model and when log backups are performed. A log backup removes the inactive portion of the logs thus freeing up space in log file. It is not recommended to forcefully truncate transaction log file. It may break the log backup chain. However, when absolutely necessary it can ...
Truncate and shrink log files in SQL Server
docs.rackspace.com › support › how-toJun 18, 2020 · While truncating the log makes the space available for use again, it does not decrease the transaction log file size. To reduce the size of the transaction log file, you need to shrink the log file. Truncate the transaction log. Use the following steps to truncate the transaction log file in SQL Server Management Studio (SQL Server 2008 and later).