Here's a useful SQL query to help you understand how memory is being utilized by different components within your SQL Server instance. This query provides a clear breakdown of memory usage by various memory clerk types, ordered by the highest consumption.
SELECT TOP (10) mc.[type] AS [Memory Clerk Type] ,CAST((SUM(mc.pages_kb) / 1024.0) AS DECIMAL(15, 2)) AS [Memory Usage (MB)] FROM sys.dm_os_memory_clerks AS mc WITH (NOLOCK) GROUP BY mc.[type] ORDER BY SUM(mc.pages_kb) DESC OPTION (RECOMPILE);
This query leverages the sys.dm_os_memory_clerks Dynamic Management View (DMV), which is an excellent resource for monitoring SQL Server memory. For more in-depth exploration of SQL Server memory and performance, check out these related articles:
- Understanding Memory Grants Pending in SQL Server
- Retrieving Hardware Information from SQL Server
- Another Look at Getting Memory Clerk Usage
- How to Get Memory Dumps from SQL Server
Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or further insights on SQL Server memory management!
