http://blogs.msdn.com/b/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2010/08/04/what-is-the-memory-buffer-when-dynamic-memory-is-enabled.aspxUPDATE 7/18/2011: This article refers to beta user interfaces. While the concepts of a memory buffer remain unchanged - the user interface and associated logic for configuring the memory buffer has changed significantly. For details on how this worksen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.msdn.com/b/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2010/08/04/what-is-the-memory-buffer-when-dynamic-memory-is-enabled.aspx#10046668Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:24:26 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:10046668Benjamin Armstrong<p>Jonathon Moore,</p> <p>You are a mind reader :-)</p> <p>We are working with the SQL team to come out with formal guidance around SQL + dynamic memory. &nbsp;</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Ben</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=10046668" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2010/08/04/what-is-the-memory-buffer-when-dynamic-memory-is-enabled.aspx#10046428Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:31:18 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:10046428Jonathon Moore<p>&quot;•Why would I ever set this to a low value? </p> <p>The most common reason is because you have a program running inside the virtual machine that tries to use as much memory as it can get its hands on. &nbsp;A low memory buffer will ensure that it does not try and grab all the memory on the physical computer.&quot;</p> <p>Like SQL? Anychance of more info on how we should set this on a MSSQL server? Thanks!</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=10046428" width="1" height="1">