SQL Server Top Queries by CPU and IO: dm_exec_query_stats
Apr 4, 2026 / · 6 min read · sql server performance sql scripts sys.dm_exec_query_stats sys.dm_exec_sql_text sys.dm_exec_query_plan query tuning database administration monitoring execution plan ·Find the Top CPU and IO Consuming Queries in SQL Server This script queries sys.dm_exec_query_stats to identify the most resource-intensive queries currently cached in the plan cache, showing logical reads, writes, CPU time, and elapsed time — with the full query text and execution plan for each. Purpose and Overview …
Read MoreSQL Server Database Size Report for All Databases
Apr 2, 2026 / · 6 min read · sql server monitoring sql scripts sys.master_files sys.databases database administration capacity planning storage reporting maintenance scripts ·Report Database Size in MB and GB for All SQL Server Databases This script queries sys.master_files and sys.databases to report the total allocated size in megabytes and gigabytes for every user database on the SQL Server instance, sorted by largest database first. Purpose and Overview Knowing how large each database …
Read MoreSQL Server Blocking Detection: Find Blocked Sessions
Blocking in SQL Server occurs when one session holds a lock that another session needs, causing the second session to wait. This T-SQL script queries the dynamic management views to show all currently blocked sessions, the blocking session, wait type, wait duration, and the SQL text involved. Purpose and Overview When …
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