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reddy_vam
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43 Posts

Posted - 2012-09-05 : 12:52:44
Hi All,

We have a SQL Server 2008 server with about 3 database on it.
We allocated 26 GB to SQL Server (Max server memory) out of 32 GB RAM
The Server is currently running very slow and running low on memory
Is there anyway I can find that how much actual memory SQL Server is using out of 26 GB RAM ?

chadmat
The Chadinator

1974 Posts

Posted - 2012-09-05 : 12:57:57
How are you determining that it is low on memory? Look at Perfmmon SQL Memory Manager->Total Server Memory that will tell you how much SQL is using.

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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2012-09-05 : 13:23:51
Is the server dedicated to SQL Server? Describe in detail what you mean by "The Server is currently running very slow". We need more information in order to help.


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jackv
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2179 Posts

Posted - 2012-09-05 : 14:03:23
In the Performance object: process , check the counters (Private Bytes ) and (Working Set) . Private Bytes present scurrent amount of memory commited , Working Set presents the physical meot amount .
Check to see if other applications are using excessive memory - such as Anti Virus etc.
How do you know the issue is memory pressure?

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