SQLcheck is a free performance monitoring tool for SQL Server databases. It provides basic performance information for a single SQL Server and runs as a secure screensaver or on demand.
 

  • Monitors key performance metrics
  • Provides a view of processes, agent jobs and the error log
  • Runs as a secure screen saver

 

And, best of all, it’s FREE!
 
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SQLcheck is a free performance monitoring tool for SQL Server databases. It provides basic performance information for a single SQL Server and runs as a secure screensaver or on demand.

 

If you want the best in SQL Server performance monitoring, with alerting and diagnostics, which also allows you to manage your SQL Servers anytime, anywhere from a Windows Mobile or Blackberry device, try Idera’s award-winning SQL diagnostic manager with SQL mobile manager free for 14 days.

 
SQLcheck
SQL diagnostic manager
Real-time monitoring of key SQL Server performance metrics
~20 metrics
>230 metrics
Number of servers monitored
1 server
Up to 300 servers
No agent installation required
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Central management console
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Mobile Management from Windows Mobile or Blackberry device
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Multiple views of monitoring data
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Comprehensive real-time alerting
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Extensible monitoring by defining any WMI or SQL counter
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Identification of and alerting on locking and blocking processes
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Identification of worst-performing code (Stored Procedures, SQL statements, Queries, etc) for performance tuning
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Central repository of historical data
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Historical trend analysis
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Comprehensive reporting
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Support materials and documentation on Idera website
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24/7 support via comprehensive support site, email, live chat and live phone assistance
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Evaluation copies available
N/A
Yes, free for 14 days
Price
Free
$2049 per monitored SQL Server instance