Max server memory limits the buffer pool. SQL can use a small amount of memory in addition to that. If it's using too much, reduce max server memory
Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability
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