SBS 2008 Sqlservr.exe High Memory Usage
Open an Administrative Command Prompt. Type: osql -E -S \\.\pipe\MSSQL$MICROSOFT##SSEE\sql\query Now at the SQL prompt, type: 1> sp_configure 'show advanced options',1 2> reconfigure with override 3> go The screen displays: Configuration option 'show advanced options' changed from 0 to 1. Run the RECONFIGURE statement to install. Type: 1> sp_configure 'max server memory', 512 2> go (NB The RAM usage of 512Mb is a suggestion, use whatever is appropriate in your environment.) The screen displays: Configuration option 'max server memory (MB)' changed from 2147483647 to 512. Run the RECONFIGURE statement to install. Type: 1> exit Restart the service, or reboot the server. The database instance may be opened in the management applet using the above notation.