Jeff Moden (10/5/2015)

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GilaMonster (10/2/2015)

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chuck.forbes (10/2/2015)

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You're right, the file isn't 99% unused, it's 99% used. I interpreted that backwards. I can see the need for the checkpoint now.

Checkpoint won't do anything, you need to take a log backup before you can shrink the file.

Don't shrink it to zero either.

Oh, and

So why are some people suggesting the temporary switch to SIMPLE?

Usually because the people suggesting it don't really know what they're talking about.

Just curious as to why you wouldn't shrink it to zero and regrow it properly.