.ldf files

Is the .ldf file the tranasction log, and if so,
How can I analyze the contents of the .ldf file?Yes, this is most likely your transaction log, and it is not intended to be
analyzable. It is for SQL Server's own internal purposes. There are some 3rd
party tools available which can analyze the contents, such as
http://www.red-gate.com/products/SQL_Log_Rescue/
and
http://www.lumigent.com/products/le_sql.html
HTH
Kalen Delaney, SQL Server MVP
www.InsideSQLServer.com
http://sqlblog.com
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> How can I analyze the contents of the .ldf file?
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> Is the .ldf file the tranasction log, and if so,
> How can I analyze the contents of the .ldf file?
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