What is a .TRC file?
A .TRC file is a type of file known as an Oracle Trace File. Despite its name, it is actually created by a tool called SQL Server Profiler, which comes with the SQL Server software package. This file stores information about what has happened in a SQL database over a period of time. It records the sequence of commands or operations that have been executed in the database. This is very useful for people who need to understand how the database is being used, identify any problems, or improve the database's performance.
To open a .TRC file, you would typically use the Microsoft SQL Server Profiler program. However, it's important to note that this program has been discontinued. If you already have it installed, you can open a .TRC file by going to the menu and selecting File, then Open, and finally Trace File. After that, you just need to find the .TRC file you want to look at and click Open to view its contents.
By default, if you're looking for .TRC files that have been created on your computer, you can find them in a specific folder. This folder is usually located at C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\LOG on your computer's hard drive. This is where SQL Server Profiler saves these files automatically unless you've chosen a different location.
If you don't have Microsoft SQL Server Profiler or if it's not available to you, there might be other software tools or programs that can open .TRC files, but you would need to check for compatibility with those specific tools.
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