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Get-DbaCpuRingBuffer

Patrick Flynn (@sqllensman)

Get-DbaCpuRingBuffer View Source Patrick Flynn (@sqllensman) Windows, Linux, macOS On this page: Synopsis · Description · Syntax · Examples · Parameters · Outputs Synopsis Retrieves historical CPU utilization data from SQL Server’s internal ring buffer for performance analysis Description This command queries sys.dm_os_ring_buffers to extract detailed CPU utilization history for performance troubleshooting and capacity planning. Based on Glen Berry’s diagnostic query, it provides minute-by-minute CPU usage breakdowns that help identify performance patterns and resource contention.

Get-DbaCpuUsage

Chrissy LeMaire (@cl), netnerds.net

Get-DbaCpuUsage View Source Chrissy LeMaire (@cl), netnerds.net Windows, Linux, macOS On this page: Synopsis · Description · Syntax · Examples · Parameters · Outputs Synopsis Correlates SQL Server processes with Windows threads to identify which queries are consuming CPU resources Description When CPU usage is high on your SQL Server, it can be difficult to pinpoint which specific SQL queries or processes are responsible using standard SQL Server tools alone.