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eron19
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 Posted - 2004-09-21 : 05:51:31
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| im wondering.... if there is a way to find out why sql server is using so much memory. in the task manager it says its using 500k or so. i believe this is usual...but the server has been sitting there doing nothing for a few days. so...why so much? and how can i find out what database is using so much?excuse me if this is a crazy question... but im new :)thx in adve |
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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA
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Posted - 2004-09-21 : 07:24:50
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| SQL Server doesn't really ever "give back" memory once it claims it. It goes up to the maximum allowed and sits there. Normally, this is a good thing since it's usually on it's own server. It can then best manage the memory it has for processes. If you have SQL Server on a server with other applications, you would normally limit the memory it can use so everything else doesn't grind to a halt.Databases don't use memory, processes do. So, your second question really doesn't have an answer.MeanOldDBAderrickleggett@hotmail.comWhen life gives you a lemon, fire the DBA. |
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sql server memory usage