Memory grant is like a container for a query where it flourishes, sorts, joins and stores temporary result sets. Too small grant makes a query slow whereas too large suffers other queries. Understanding how SQL Server calculates memory grants, how to monitor them, and fix common issues are essential knowledge for every DBA. This guide breaks down the key concepts, shows how to identify problematic queries, and offers practical steps to troubleshoot and optimize memory grants in real workloads. Let's start.
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