Dynamic Management Views (DMVs)

Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) are built-in tools in SQL Server that allow administrators to monitor and analyze the server’s current state and performance. They provide real-time insights into aspects like active processes, query execution, hardware usage, and system health. Think of DMVs as diagnostic dashboards that help database professionals troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain the database system efficiently. They are “dynamic” because their data updates continuously, reflecting the current operational status of the server.