Sep 4, 2025 · Learn about SQL Server monitoring and tuning tools and how to choose the right one depending on the type of monitoring and the events to monitor.

Aug 27, 2024 · Use these resources to learn how to use SQL Server and Windows performance and activity monitoring tools to assess how a server is performing.

Sep 4, 2025 · Learn about monitoring databases to assess server performance, using periodic snapshots and gathering data continuously to track performance trends.

Aug 27, 2024 · The Windows operating system and SQL Server provide a complete set of tools to monitor servers in transaction-intensive environments. These tools clearly reveal the condition …

Sep 8, 2025 · The Performance Dashboard helps to quickly identify whether SQL Server or Azure SQL Database is experiencing a performance bottleneck. And if a bottleneck is found, easily …

Aug 7, 2025 · The SQL Server database engine has its own monitoring and diagnostic capabilities that Azure SQL Database uses, such as Query Store and dynamic management views (DMVs).

Sep 4, 2025 · Learn how to open Activity Monitor in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Activity Monitor queries the monitored instance to obtain information to display.

Aug 22, 2025 · Query Store provides insight on query plan choice and performance for SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure Synapse Analytics. …

Aug 23, 2024 · Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance provide advanced monitoring and tuning capabilities to assist you in troubleshooting and maximizing the …

Sep 8, 2025 · To monitor your SQL Server services, choose from a wide variety of industry-leading tools. This article highlights Microsoft partner companies with monitoring solutions …