Delete Error Dumps in SQL server 2019

Question

Hi,

We have several gb of error dump files on our servers, is it safe to delete the old files from previous years ?

Is it possible to change the file location to other drive for this dumps ?

?

Answer 1

Yes, it’s generally safe to delete old error dump files from previous years if they’re no longer needed for troubleshooting or audits.

Answer 2

Hi,

Yes you may delete old files. Below are few link for help:

https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/1810/out-of-space-on-the-c-drive-of-your-sql-server-and-ways-to-reclaim-disk-space/#:~:text=You%20can%20delete%20the%20non-current%20error%20logs%20directly,and%20free%20up%20much%20needed%20space%20for%20you.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1296643/is-it-safe-to-delete-dump-files

Pls look into below link to change path:

https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/4768/how-to-change-the-default-dump-file-location-of-sql-server-running-on-linux-server/

https://maq.guru/sqlserverdumpdirectory/

Answer 3

Hi @CK,

Yes, you may delete the old error dump files from previous years if they are useless.To change the location, you may follow below steps.

1. Start SQL Server Configuration Manager
2. Right Click on SQL Server Instance and select Properties
3. Go to Advanced Tab and change Dump Directory

Regards，

Zoe Hui

---

If the answer is helpful, please click "Accept Answer" and upvote it.