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The transaction log for database 'AfterMail_TEMP' is full due to 'LOG_BACKUP'.

sharmaashish
9 months ago

I am getting error The transaction log for database 'AfterMail_TEMP' is full due to 'LOG_BACKUP'.

I checked the SQl server and it seems the disk where i placed after_mail log files has grown large and is full. How to move or generate new files in another disk location ?

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  • +1 6 months ago

    Here's how you can move or generate new after_mail log files in another disk location:

    1. Detach the database:

    SQL
    ALTER DATABASE [AfterMail_TEMP] SET SINGLE_USER WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE;
GO
EXEC sp_detach_db [AfterMail_TEMP];
GO


    2. Move the log files:

    Once detached, locate the log files which are typically in the \MSSQL\DATA\<database_name> directory. Move these files to the desired location on the other disk.

    3. Attach the database with the new log file location:

    SQL
    CREATE DATABASE [AfterMail_TEMP] ON
    PRIMARY ( NAME = N'<new_log_file_location>', FILENAME = N'<new_log_file_name>', SIZE =
    <new_log_file_size> MB );
GO
ALTER DATABASE [AfterMail_TEMP] SET MULTI_USER;
GO


    Replace the following values:

      • <new_log_file_location>: Path to the new location on the other disk.
      • <new_log_file_name>: Desired name for the new log file.
      • <new_log_file_size>: Size of the new log file in megabytes.

    Optional: Generate new log files:

    If you want to start from scratch with new log files, you can delete the existing log files before attaching the database. This will cause AfterMail to generate new log files in the new location.

    Here are some additional tips:

      • Ensure the new disk has enough free space to accommodate the log files.
      • Grant the necessary permissions to the SQL Server service account for accessing the new log file location.
      • Consider scheduling regular backups of the log files to prevent data loss.
      • After migrating the log files, monitor AfterMail for any errors or performance issues related to the new location.

    By following these steps, you can successfully move or generate new after_mail log files in another disk location and resolve the "transaction log full" error.

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  • +1 6 months ago

    Here's how you can move or generate new after_mail log files in another disk location:

    1. Detach the database:

    SQL
    ALTER DATABASE [AfterMail_TEMP] SET SINGLE_USER WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE;
GO
EXEC sp_detach_db [AfterMail_TEMP];
GO


    2. Move the log files:

    Once detached, locate the log files which are typically in the \MSSQL\DATA\<database_name> directory. Move these files to the desired location on the other disk.

    3. Attach the database with the new log file location:

    SQL
    CREATE DATABASE [AfterMail_TEMP] ON
    PRIMARY ( NAME = N'<new_log_file_location>', FILENAME = N'<new_log_file_name>', SIZE =
    <new_log_file_size> MB );
GO
ALTER DATABASE [AfterMail_TEMP] SET MULTI_USER;
GO


    Replace the following values:

      • <new_log_file_location>: Path to the new location on the other disk.
      • <new_log_file_name>: Desired name for the new log file.
      • <new_log_file_size>: Size of the new log file in megabytes.

    Optional: Generate new log files:

    If you want to start from scratch with new log files, you can delete the existing log files before attaching the database. This will cause AfterMail to generate new log files in the new location.

    Here are some additional tips:

      • Ensure the new disk has enough free space to accommodate the log files.
      • Grant the necessary permissions to the SQL Server service account for accessing the new log file location.
      • Consider scheduling regular backups of the log files to prevent data loss.
      • After migrating the log files, monitor AfterMail for any errors or performance issues related to the new location.

    By following these steps, you can successfully move or generate new after_mail log files in another disk location and resolve the "transaction log full" error.

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