Taming Resource Hogs: Using SQL Server Resource Governor to Restrict User Group Consumption
As a SQL Server professional, I’ve often encountered situations where a single, poorly written query or a resource-intensive application threatened to cripple the entire database server. Performance bottlenecks, unexpected slowdowns, and user complaints become the norm, making your life as a DBA incredibly stressful. Fortunately, SQL Server provides a powerful solution to combat these scenarios: the Resource Governor. This feature allows you to manage and control the resources (CPU, I/O, and memory) consumed by different user groups and applications, ensuring a stable and predictable performance environment. In