Sessions by DB Name

The Sessions by Database Name report provides insights into active connections across databases in SQL Server. This report helps database administrators analyze session distribution, identify heavily used databases, and detect potential connection bottlenecks.

Report Sections

This report contains two primary components:

Session Distribution Visualization

  • A graphical representation of active connections across databases.
  • Larger areas represent databases with more active sessions.

Detailed Session Table

  • Lists active database connections, grouped by login and database name.

Report Columns

  • Row – The row number in the report.
  • Login Name – The user or application connected to SQL Server.
  • Database – The database name associated with the active session.
  • Connections – The number of active connections for each database.

Understanding the Report

  • High Connection Databases – Databases with an unusually high number of connections may require connection pooling optimizations or indexing improvements.
  • Application Load Analysis – Identifying which users or applications are generating the most connections can help in troubleshooting performance issues.
  • Idle vs. Active Sessions – If a database has a large number of connections but low CPU or I/O activity, session handling should be reviewed.

Recommended Actions

  • Monitor High Connection Databases – If a single database has significantly more connections than others, investigate the workload and optimize queries.
  • Optimize Connection Handling – Reduce unnecessary connections by ensuring applications use proper connection pooling.
  • Investigate Unexpected Activity – If an unusual number of sessions come from a specific login, check for anomalies or potential security risks.

Next Steps

If you notice excessive connections to a particular database, it may be time to investigate performance tuning, indexing strategies, or connection pooling optimizations. Stedman Solutions offers SQL Server Performance Tuning and Managed Services to help you maintain an efficient and scalable database environment.

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