sql database huge size
I am backing up about 25 workstations with occasional full backups. I have noticed that the acronis sql database (on my sql 2003 server) has become quite large. It is now 265 GB with the acronis_cms_cards_log.ldf at 185 GB. The database has been growing rapidly. Is this a typical size for the acronis database and can I do anything to make it any smaller?
Thanks.

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Thanks. I switched to simple recovery and that allowed the logs to be automatically truncated (after a day or so). Databases are now a fraction of the size.
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What are the steps to switch from full to simple recovery model? I don't know the SQL "sa" password to access.
Whenever we attempt to add additional machines to the AMS (Acronis Management Server), the Acronis agent installs, however, the machine does not get added to the list of AMS machines. As a result, the failure produces the following message:
"Message: Failed to add machine 'A8F8E9DA-2CAB-470D-8B29-9489E812C3F0' to the synchronization database."
This also occurs when adding other machines, as well. Since I don’t know the SQL password to the account, "sa"
Appreciate any help you can offer.
Sincerely,
Barry
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Hello David,
Welcome to Acronis user forums! This Microsoft article provides instructions on how to Change the Recovery Model. Additional details you can also find here.
Thank you,
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