DS0-001 Data Systems Management Practice Question
A production database server is running out of memory. Which setting in SQL Server limits the amount of memory the instance can consume from the OS?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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max server memory
The 'max server memory' setting in SQL Server configuration determines the ceiling for the buffer pool, preventing the instance from starving the OS.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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max server memory
Why this is correct
This setting limits the instance to a specified maximum amount of memory.
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Query memory grant
Why it's wrong here
This is for individual query execution memory, not global instance memory.
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Working set size
Why it's wrong here
This is an OS-level concept, not a SQL Server configuration parameter.
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min server memory
Why it's wrong here
This sets a floor for memory usage, not a ceiling.
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