Should I have multiple log files?

Should I have multiple log files?

The transaction file is used sequentially, not serially, and there’s no performance benefit to having multiple log files. However, there’s not a scenario where multiple log files on the same drive are beneficial.

Can we have multiple log files in SQL Server?

We can have multiple transaction log files for a database as well. SQL Server uses the multiple transaction log files in sequential order. Suppose we have two transaction log files. SQL Server uses one log file at a time and once it is full, SQL Server uses another log file.

How do I read a database log file?

View Log Files

1. Right-click SQL Server Logs, point to View, and then click either SQL Server Log or SQL Server and Windows Log.
2. Expand SQL Server Logs, right-click any log file, and then click View SQL Server Log. You can also double-click any log file.

Can a SQL Server database have multiple log files?

Blitz Result: Multiple Log Files on the Same Drive. By default, SQL Server starts each database with one transaction log file. The transaction file is used sequentially, not serially, and there’s no performance benefit to having multiple log files.

How to remove multiple log files on the same drive?

This part of our SQL Server sp_Blitz® script checks sys.database_files looking for one database with multiple log files on the same drive. Cut back down to just one log file per database per drive. For example, if your Sales database has two transaction logs on the F: drive, remove one of them.

Is it bad to have multiple log files?

If there is an impact, I personally have not faced it as I do not practice multiple log files. Multiple log file actually creates significant issues when you recovery of your database happens as well as when you have to manage your database backups and storage.

How big is the database transaction log file?

A new transaction log file was created. The original log file was not deleted. Apparently the database is writing to both transaction log files. Each one is about 46 – 47 GB in size (which is my other issue.