SQL Server Network Related Performance Monitor Counters
In this article we cover which performance monitor counters to use to baseline and troubleshoot SQL Server network issues that may be causing performance issues.
2021-11-01
Monitoring
SQL Server Memory Usage Query
Check out this SQL Server function that can return memory usage information for a SQL Server instance such as the amount of memory SQL Server is using and available memory on the machine.
2021-05-03
A Need for Monitoring without Administration
A recent hack through a network monitoring system is scary, but Steve thinks that we ought to not require these systems to have privileged access.
2021-01-06
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Monitoring SQL Server Instance Version and Builds with PowerShell
In this article we continue our PowerShell monitoring series with scripts that check the current version and build for all SQL Server instances in your environment.
2020-11-26
Detecting Logins
A recent issue with malware and SQL Servers has Steve wondering if you would detect a new, and unapproved, login added to an instance.
2020-10-05
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Posting SQL Server Notifications to Slack
In this article we look at how to send Slack notifications when certain events occur in a SQL Server database.
2020-09-18
SQL Server Backup Monitoring with PowerShell
In this part of the series we look at how to use the PowerShell monitoring scripts to collect backup information from your monitored instances.
2020-07-24
Easily manage SQL Server licensing with SQL Monitor 10.1
SQL Monitor 10.1 now gives you a comprehensive overview of your SQL Server licensing, so you know which licenses are in use, and which versions are on which servers. This simplifies license auditing and lets you unearth misconfigurations that could potentially cost you money. The new version also integrates with Microsoft Teams and Splunk, and supports complex Active Directory environments.
2020-07-02
Checking for Database Events Using Extended Events and SQL Monitor
You need to make sure that nobody tampers with your production databases, or really any databases outside Development. Even if you weren't of a nervous disposition, you'd want to know if a database was stopped or removed. You'd also be intrigued by the sudden unrehearsed addition of a database to a production server.
2020-02-14
Monitoring your Servers and Databases with New Relic Infrastructure and SQL Monitor
New Relic Infrastructure is a capable server monitoring tool but adding Integrations provides only 'bare bones' monitoring for SQL Server. Grant Fritchey argues that to "instrument" a complex system such as SQL Server, effectively, you also need a tool that is built specifically for this purpose.
2020-01-15
Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #182: Personal Integrity
By Steve Jones
It’s time for the first T-SQL Tuesday blog of 2025, with an invite from...
SQL Saturday Oregon & SW Washington 2024
By DataOnWheels
Wow I am so late in posting these notes! But this conference was amazing,...
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Sparse Column Storage
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