We have just begun to use Idera SQL Diagnostic Manager 5.0. These are new waters I'm navigating, but I like what I see so far. Like trying to get a drink from a fire hose, there is a tsunami of information thrown in my face and I'm just trying to figure out where to start and how to resolve the red flags that are waving. Anywho, do a search on this product. I saw that SQL ServerCentral has an article reviewing it, but the article I came across was written in 2005, there should be more current info around here. That is what I am looking for in these forums, other users of SQLdm...I may have to start a thread if I don't find anything...l8r...