ApexSQL Log

Powerful tool for auditing and recovering changes from SQL Server transaction logs

Comprehensive Transaction Log Reader

ApexSQL Log is designed for database administrators and developers seeking advanced insight and auditing capabilities in SQL Server environments. This utility reads transaction log files to track and analyze changes, recover data, and maintain full visibility over database activities. Supporting SQL Server versions from 2005 through the most recent releases, ApexSQL Log is compatible with a range of enterprise environments.

Feature-Rich Auditing and Change Tracking

One of the main strengths of ApexSQL Log is its ability to audit SQL database events without installing any server-side components. By reading transaction log files directly, the software identifies who made changes, when they occurred, and what objects or data were affected—including CREATE, ALTER, DROP, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE operations.

ApexSQL Log supports active auditing as well as passive auditing for compliance scenarios, enabling review of historical changes even when the software wasn't present during those events. For compliance and investigations, the tool provides detailed, human-readable reports—facilitating easy export to multiple formats such as HTML, CSV, and XML for distribution and record-keeping.

Recovery and Undo Capabilities

Administrators can use ApexSQL Log to reverse unwanted or accidental changes, restoring data to its previous state. The operational undo and redo features allow targeted rollback or reapplication of transactions at the row or operation level. This is especially valuable for recovering from mistakes or malicious actions, even in cases where the log predates the software installation.

Performance and Usability

ApexSQL Log is built for large and complex databases, offering visual filters, result searches, and scalable handling of compressed logs and backup files. Filtering tools allow users to pinpoint activities by user, type of change, affected object, time range, and more. The intuitive interface presents data in a structured form, making it easier to analyze specific details or track changes across hundreds of transactions.

Advanced Capabilities and Compatibility

With support for FIPS-compliant environments, compressed tables, and all SQL Server object types, ApexSQL Log adapts to varied enterprise security and storage requirements. Features such as unattended execution and repeatable sessions make the tool suitable for automated auditing scenarios or batch operations.

For ongoing monitoring, row history tracking and comprehensive operation details offer deep insight into every database event. The tool’s ability to replay transactions to different databases supports migration or test scenarios.