SQL Server 2005 Workgroup - Memory filled up even the application is not running. Help !

  • Hi

    I am using SQL Server 2005 Workgroup with an IIS application on the same server. SQL Server is installed with all the default settings. I haven't changed anything. For example:

    Memory usage = Dynamic (0 to 4 GB - Max RAM )

    Max worker threads = 255

    Database Auto Close = Off (unchecked)

    etc.

    The problem is that memory usage is growing time after time and reaches to almost 3 GB and even now when the application is not running on this server, my SQLSERVR.exe memory usage is stuck on that increased value. I must have to restart the SQL service to get it down.

    Why is this happening ?

    Please Help.

  • By its very nature, SQL Server does not share well, especially memory. If you need it to leave space for IIS, then you will need to limit SQL Servers maximum memory.

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  • I would limit SQL Server, as Barry mentioned, though I'd make sure you at least give it 1-1.5GB at a minimum.

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