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SQL Server performing slow

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Problem

I have a Microsoft SQL Server running on an IBM server with 10 cores and 64 GB RAM.

I have from 100 to 300 users working concurrently on the server.

Users complain about slowness of the application. I've checked the server and found CPU usage is 6%, RAM usage is 4GB, and network usage is up to 1Mbps. I have a 4Mbps dedicated line.

I've tried to collect other information on the server such as Blocking and Wait Statistics:

The Average resource wait time is 40 sec.

I am unable to interpret the cause. Can anyone suggest a way to resolve this?

If any further information is required, I can provide that.

EDIT:

As suggested, I've added the following items:

Page Life Expectancy 3

IO stats Snapshot

Wait Statistics

Server information

Memory status

Query Execution List

Solution

Following discussions in chat, we've established:

  • 32bit Enterprise SQL Server.



  • 3.5GB of memory in use (no AWE/PAE).



  • 2.1GB database with 1.3GB buffer pool.



  • Page life expectancy of 3 seconds.



Suggested fixes are:

  • AWE/PAE as a quick fix so the database fits in memory.



  • Investigate the frequently called, highest IO queries identified.



  • Consider rebuild to 64bit.

Context

StackExchange Database Administrators Q#23580, answer score: 7

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