May 28, 2025 · Learn about SQL Server Monitor. See how to use its Replication Monitor and Database Mirroring Monitor modules. View permissions that are required for its use.

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 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).

Dec 31, 2024 · Learn about the retirement of SQL Insights, a feature used to monitor Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server. SQL Insights has been retired and …

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 how to open Activity Monitor in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Activity Monitor queries the monitored instance to obtain information to display.

Aug 27, 2024 · Learn how monitoring lets you identify performance trends. SQL Server provides a service in a dynamic environment, so changes may be necessary over time.

Jan 2, 2025 · By using Azure Monitor to monitor your SQL Server instances, you can gain insights into the performance and health of your databases and take proactive steps to address any …

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

Sep 8, 2025 · This dashboard was designed to visually provide fast insight into the performance state of SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance. The Performance Dashboard helps to …