Troubleshooting High-CPU Utilization for SQL Server
- by Susantha Bathige
The objective of this FAQ is to outline the basic steps in
troubleshooting high CPU utilization on a server hosting a SQL Server instance.
The first and the most common step if you suspect high CPU
utilization (or are alerted for it) is to login to the physical server and
check the Windows Task Manager. The Performance tab will show the high…