Database Optimization Tip for Drupal Sites

While working on a recent project, I encountered a database that had grown to 1GB in size - all because of unrestricted log message storage.

A common oversight in Drupal configuration can lead to significant database bloat.

For those using Drupal's Database Logging module, here's a crucial configuration tip:

1️⃣ Navigate to Configuration Logging and Errors

2️⃣ Locate the "Database log messages to keep" setting

3️⃣ Set the value to 100 or 1,000 messages

4️⃣ Save the configuration

This simple adjustment prevents your database from accumulating unnecessary log entries while maintaining recent system information for troubleshooting.

Remember: Never set this value to "All" or an extremely high number like 1,000,000. Your future self (and your database) will thank you.

Share this tip with your Drupal development team to prevent similar issues in your projects.

Alternatively, consider using the Syslog module.

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