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ddamico
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Posted - 2008-11-12 : 09:59:09
Good day.

I am working on analyzing a database server which is dedicated to the thirdparty application Orion SolarWinds. Its continually recording data. The application is running on a separate box.

SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition (x32 OS)
4.00GB RAM
4 Processors
Page File: 5GB
Page File in Use 2GB

After doing a base line performance trace i notes the page file usage by SQL Server is continually 1% which according to blogs I am reading is bad.

I guess what I am looking for is some infinite wisdom on possible solutions to reduce the high usage on the system since its becoming sluggish.

1. What Performance counters? Profiler Options?
2. What can be done to reduce page file usage?
3. Any recommended sites to help resolve the issues?

Any help would be appreciated.
   

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