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05.06.2008 at 09:04AM PDT, ID: 23379946
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.TRN File WAY too big. Help reduce size.

Asked by ChrisHelvey in MS SQL Server

Tags: Microsoft, SQL Server, 2000

We have an SQL database 1.9G in size (OK) and after some trouble with the SQL maintenance plan, the .trn file grew so large it has become a problem (40G.)
1st and foremost, we need to reduce the size of this file. We don't have a need to restore to a time other than the last full SQL backup, so I don't think I need to keep transaction backup files.

This database is in use 8AM-5PM EST and we have it set to do a full SQL backup before the tape drive runs at night, and it is (now) backing up transaction logs to a directory where those backup files will be systematically deleted.

Can (or should) I make changes in the properties of the database? (The transaction log is set to "automatically grow" files as needed.)

I believe I also need to put this into "Simple" backup made, but am not aware of how to do this.

Can I do any of this while it is otherwise being used?

I would like help on explicitly what to do to accomplish these tasks.

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