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truncate the log files
How can I truncate the log files (.ldf) in SQL Server 2000? is there any risk?
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DBCC SHRINKFILE(Log_FileName, target size in MB's)

DBCC SHRINKFILE(pubs_log, 2)


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I'm not a database admin...
1. How do I know the target size? (it is now around 5GB!!!)
2. Where do I write the command?
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DBCC SHRINKFILE(Log_FileName, target size in MB's)
 
DBCC SHRINKFILE(pubs_log, 2)


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1) You specify the target size.
2) You run the command in query analyzer.
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