I want to thank everyone for the replies. This has been a frustrating and political situation. The organization has quieted back into a reactive rather than responsive or proactive stance. I've downloaded the DPA free version and will look at the other tools. I will also try and get statement from the vendor about the traces. It is absurd.

I'm curious, why no one mentioned extended events. Are they too new and unfamiliar to folks or are they not entirely a mature strategy?

John