Large transaction log files

  • Hi,

    I have scheduled an hourly transaction log backup and some times I see something strange.

    At certain times of the day the transaction log files created are too large (25 GB) for a specific database.

    Why is this TRN getting so big, and what should I do about resolving this?

    Thank you

    John

  • If the transaction log gets really big, it's because of activity. Changes in the database. No bugs or other things cause this to grow.

    Perhaps you're rebuilding indexes? That will grow the log.

  • Does Index Rebuilt prevent users from login?

    The database had heavy loaded tables that time.

    Thank you

    John

  • It doesn't affect logging in. It's possible that you can't access a table while the index is being rebuilt if its' the clustered index, but it should appear as a block in your system.

    If you are loading tables, that will also cause the log to grow.

  • j.grimanis (1/25/2009)


    Does Index Rebuilt prevent users from login?

    The database had heavy loaded tables that time.

    Thank you

    John

    It will prevent table..but prevent to use indexes..

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  • Hi,

    Is it possible when the LOG´s partition on disk is full to prevent users to log in?

    Thank you

    John

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