• As I said...

    High memory use by SQL is normal. Hence not a cause for concern.

    SQL can and will use memory outside of the buffer pool (which is what is controlled by max server memory). This also is normal and not a cause for concern.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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