SQL Server Long-Running Queries: Find Active Sessions
Apr 12, 2026 / · 6 min read · sql server performance monitoring sql scripts sys.dm_exec_requests sys.dm_exec_sql_text blocking wait types database administration active sessions ·Find Active Long-Running Queries in SQL Server This script queries sys.dm_exec_requests and sys.dm_exec_sql_text to show all currently executing queries on the SQL Server instance, sorted by how long they have been running, along with CPU time, I/O activity, blocking status, and wait type information. Purpose and …
Read MoreKill SQL Server Sessions with Targeted Filters Using KILL and dm_exec_sessions This article covers a practical T-SQL script that kills one or more SQL Server sessions (SPIDs) while giving you precise control over which sessions are targeted. The script uses sys.dm_exec_sessions to query active sessions and a cursor to …
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