How to recover deleted records in SQL Server logs

To retrieve deleted records in SQL Server, you can use the following methods:

1. Utilize backup files: If you have a backup file of the database, you can restore the file into a test database and then query for the deleted records.
2. Utilizing transaction logs: SQL Server has transaction logs that record all operations in the database, including deletions. You can use relevant T-SQL commands to query the transaction logs and retrieve deleted records.
3. For example, you can use the fn_dblog function to search the transaction log, locate the most recent deletion operation, and restore the deleted record.
4. One alternative option for recovering deleted records is to use third-party tools like ApexSQL Log or Redgate SQL Log Rescue. These tools are able to read transaction logs and restore deleted records.

It is recommended to perform operations in a test database before proceeding with any recovery method to ensure that no adverse effects are caused to production data.