What should I monitor for SQL Server?

These commonly monitored SQL Server performance metrics are memory and processor usage, network traffic, and disk activity. Besides monitoring SQL Server parameters, it’s recommended to monitor parameters for the specific database, as well as Windows system parameters.

How do I monitor SQL Server services?

SQL Server provides the following tools for monitoring components of SQL Server:

1. Extended Events.
2. SQL Trace.
3. SQL Server Profiler.
4. Distributed Replay Utility.
5. Activity Monitor.
6. SQL Server Management Studio Graphical Showplan.
7. System Stored procedures.
8. Database Console Commands (DBCC)

What is SQL Server monitoring?

SQL Server monitoring is continuous collection and analysis of usage, performance, and event metrics for Microsoft SQL Server. It is the first step in optimizing performance for applications that depend on your data platform. Baselines and historical data help measure and highlight performance trends.

How do you optimize a query in SQL Server?

It’s vital you optimize your queries for minimum impact on database performance.

1. Define business requirements first.
2. SELECT fields instead of using SELECT *
3. Avoid SELECT DISTINCT.
4. Create joins with INNER JOIN (not WHERE)
5. Use WHERE instead of HAVING to define filters.
6. Use wildcards at the end of a phrase only.

Where is SQL Server Activity monitor?

From the Standard toolbar, select the Activity Monitor icon. It is in the middle, just to the right of the undo/redo buttons. Complete the Connect to Server dialog box if you are not already connected to an instance of SQL Server you want to monitor.

How can I track SQL Server performance?

Open Start, Run (Windows + R for Windows 8), type perfmon, and press Enter. Open Control Panel, System and Security, Administrative Tools, and click Performance Monitor.

How do I monitor SQL Server CPU usage and get auto alert?

SQL Server Alerts

1. Start SQL Server Management Studio.
2. Start SQL Server Agent if it’s not running.
3. Open the SQL Server Agent node and right-click Alerts.
4. Select New Alert.
5. In the General tab of the New Alert dialog, set SQL Server performance condition alert as Type.