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Troubleshooting Memory Constraints in SQL Server

Ajay Dwivedi is running low on memory:

Memory Pressure on SQL Server is very common and is presented as Memory Grant Pending metric in the above dashboard screenshot. In my previous blog Troubleshooting SQL Server With High Memory Grants, I discussed what actions should be taken in order to get the server out of constant memory grant issues in real-time.

For long-term resolution, there are various metrics to be validated before making any decision.

Read on for several tips to help you decide the best course of action.