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Last Updated: Aug 16, 2006 
Learn how Exchange Server transaction logs work and how to manage them for optimal Exchange Server backup, recovery and performance.
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Clearing the confusion around circular logging

Brien M. Posey, Contributor (28 Apr 2006)

Because Microsoft's circular logging recommendations have changed over the years based on Exchange Server version changes, there is a lot of contradictory information out there on the topic. This article explains what circular logging is and the pros and cons of using it to manage Exchange transaction logs.

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NEWS:
>> Backing up, truncating and cleaning up Exchange transaction logs (SearchExchange.com) 01 Nov 2004
>> Exchange Server log buffers (SearchExchange.com) 19 Apr 2004
ADVICE:
>> How to manually (and safely) purge Exchange Server transaction logs
TIP :Learn how to reclaim disk space by selectively and safely deleting transaction logs that are no longer needed.
>> Structuring Exchange Server for the best log file protection
TIP :Learn how to structure Exchange so that log files are protected independently of the data store -- and why that's important.
>> Move those logs for faster performance
TIP :Moving the transaction logs to a separate physical disk volume can help Exchange operate faster and keep it more secure.
>> Moving Exchange 2000 logs and databases
TIP :Sometimes storage limitations or better mailstore manageability means moving your Exchange logs or databases. Here's how.
>> How to move Exchange Server transaction logs and databases to a new hard drive
ASK THE EXPERTS :I'm running out of space on the C drive of my Small Business Server (SBS) 2003. How can I move the exchsrvr folder to the D ...
>> Pulling e-mail from backup transaction logs after Exchange crash
ASK THE EXPERTS :We have a customer whose Exchange Server crashed. Fortunately, I was able to restore from tape. However, I cannot get the ...

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