Cycling SQL Server Agent Error Logs

Scenarios

You can use a stored procedure to close the current RDS for SQL Server Agent error log file and cycle the Agent error log extension numbers (just like a server restart). The new Agent error log contains a line indicating that the new log has been created.

Prerequisites

An RDS for SQL Server DB instance has been connected. Connect to the DB instance through the Microsoft SQL Server client. For details, see Connecting to a DB Instance Through a Public Network.

Procedure

Run the following command to cycle the RDS for SQL Server Agent error log:

EXEC [msdb].[dbo].[rds_cycle_agent_errorlog]