In this entry I am going to cover a handful of common myths and misconceptions about how SQL Server handles memory.  Each of these comes from repeated instances of confusion in my dealings with other SQL Server users.  Many of these have come up from even very seasoned DBAs so don’t feel bad if you’ve been laboring under a misconception yourself. The Myth: I logged in and found my SQL Server is running at 95% memory utilization.  I restarted the box which fixed it temporarily, but it grew and grew right back to 95% within a few hours!!  SQL Server must have a memory leak!Read More →