This article will describe some of the popular SQL Server monitoring tools and techniques.

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This article provides an overview of SQL Server monitoring tools and techniques, including SQL Server Profiler, SQL Server Extended Events, SQL Server Management Studio Reports, SQL Server Management Studio Activity Monitor, dynamic management views and functions, Windows Resources Monitor, and third-party tools. It explains the importance of database monitoring and highlights the availability of free and commercial tools for SQL Server monitoring.

An overview of SQL Server monitoring tools

SQL Server Management Studio Activity Monitor