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.

Jan 26, 2026 · 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 Performance Monitor to collect performance data counters, such as processor and memory use, and for SQL Server resources, such as locks and transactions.

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 of an …

Nov 18, 2025 · Learn about monitoring databases to assess server performance, using periodic snapshots and gathering data continuously to track performance trends.

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.

Aug 27, 2024 · Performance Monitor uses remote procedure calls (RPCs) to collect information from Microsoft SQL Server. Any user who has Microsoft Windows permissions to run Performance …

Aug 27, 2024 · Use Performance Monitor to measure the performance of SQL Server objects, performance counters, and the behavior of other objects, such as processors and memory.

Aug 27, 2024 · Monitor an instance of Microsoft SQL Server periodically to determine whether CPU usage rates are within normal ranges. A continually high rate of CPU usage might indicate the need …

Nov 18, 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. Query Store …