Aug 26, 2025 · This article describes how to configure the max degree of parallelism (MAXDOP) server configuration option in SQL Server by using SQL Server Management Studio or Transact-SQL.

Nov 12, 2012 · The default value for MAXDOP is 0 (zero) and can be set or viewed using (sp_configure). A value of 0 means that SQL Server will use all processors if a query runs in parallel.

Aug 1, 2025 · This article explains how MAXDOP works, what SQL Server considers when deciding to use parallelism, and why the wrong setting can hurt more than help.

Nov 11, 2020 · I got lots of emails about how to set MAXDOP for any query. Today we will be learning 3 different ways to set MAXDOP. Let us learn it today.

Jun 7, 2024 · In SQL Server, the Max Degree of Parallelism (MAXDOP) is a configuration setting that dictates the maximum number of processor cores that can be used for the execution of a single …

Oct 29, 2025 · Learn 2 proven methods to check and change MaxDOP in SQL Server. Optimize query performance and CPU usage by following best practices for MaxDOP settings.

In SQL Server, optimizing query performance often requires fine-tuning the MAXDOP (Maximum Degree of Parallelism) setting. If you’ve come across discussions about max degree of parallelism in SQL …

Feb 24, 2025 · MAXDOP (Maximum Degree of Parallelism) is a crucial setting in SQL Server and Azure SQL Database that controls the level of intra-query parallelism. By adjusting MAXDOP, database …

Apr 24, 2025 · This article offers a detailed breakdown of the MAXDOP setting, from its fundamentals to advanced management tactics, ensuring DBAs and those involved in SQL Server performance …

Nov 24, 2025 · In the world of SQL Server performance tuning, few settings are as critical as MAXDOP (Maximum Degree of Parallelism). MAXDOP controls the number of processors (cores) SQL Server …