I have a SQL Server 2008R2 database that we use as a date warehouse. It is large, data file is 42 GB, but the Trans log file is 80 GB and growing. It is a Simple database with Maintenance Plan backups every night. Much of the data gets loaded in from our ERP system. I don't understand seeing that it is Simple why the Trans Log is so large? Any options to shrink the Trans Log or is it best to leave it alone?
Thanks!
Thanks!