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TempDB stores temporary objects so a shrink shouldn't affect much.<br />
When it's possible you should move the tempdb data files to another location. Ideally to a dedicated disk.
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TempDB stores temporary objects so a shrink shouldn't affect much.
When it's possible you should move the tempdb data files to another location. Ideally to a dedicated disk.

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I have Microsoft SQL Server 2012 installed in a production environment.<br />
The TempDB has grown to tak up the size of the C Drive (20GB in growth).<br />
How can I shrink the TempDB in the production environment without impacting live users?
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I have Microsoft SQL Server 2012 installed in a production environment.
The TempDB has grown to tak up the size of the C Drive (20GB in growth).
How can I shrink the TempDB in the production environment without impacting live users?

Shrink TempDB SQL Server 2012,

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