22-25 April 2026

Managing SQL Server Error Log

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

Often the only place left with information when an instance does not start, patching failed or the system crashed. Join this talk to learn how to configure the SQL Server error log so it will have the information you are looking for and how to pull it out both from SQL Server and the OS.

Session Details

Often the only place left with information when an instance does not start, patching failed or the system crashed. Join this talk to learn how to configure the SQL Server error log so it will have the information you are looking for, make sure it is not filling up your disks and learn how to pull it out both from SQL Server and the OS.

3 things you'll get out of this session

Learn all the options for the error logs Learn how to read the error logs. Larn how to collect the error logs.