Access the SQLdm Release Notes

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1 Access the SQLdm Release Ntes SQL diagnstic manager (SQLdm) prvides an unprecedented level f diagnstic infrmatin n the health, perfrmance, and status f SQL Server instances acrss yur envirnment. Yu can view, diagnse, and reprt n critical perfrmance statistics frm a central pint f cntrl. Yu can get a quick glimpse int the newest features, fixed issues, and knwn issues in this release f SQLdm by accessing the Release Ntes. Learn abut key new features in this release Review issues fixed by this release Review previus features and fixed issues See knwn issues See list f recmmended Idera Slutins 1/18/2012 4:52 PM

2 Get Started SQL diagnstic manager (SQLdm) is a database management system (DBMS) slutin designed exclusively fr Micrsft SQL Server diagnsis and perfrmance tuning. SQLdm lets yu discver ptential and existing prblems, analyze the state f yur SQL Server enterprise, and generate reprts.

3 Upgrade t this release Upgrading SQLdm allws yu t take advantage f the new features available in versin 7.1. TIP T upgrade frm SQLdm 4.x (r frm earlier versins) t SQLdm 7.1, yu must first upgrade t SQLdm 5.x. Fr mre infrmatin, cntact Idera Technical Supprt. Upgrade frm SQLdm 5.x r higher t SQLdm 7.1 checklist T successfully upgrade yur Micrsft SQL Server envirnment t this build, cmplete the fllwing prcedures utlined in the fllwing table. Fllw these steps... Backup yur SQLdm Repsitry prir t upgrading. SQLdm 6.5 and later includes significant imprvements t the SQLdm Repsitry. These imprvements require that yur SQLdm Query Mnitr data be upgraded. Refer t Query Mnitr Upgrade fr mre infrmatin. Chse the deplyment strategy that best fits yur envirnment and meets yur mnitring needs. Ensure yur envirnment meets the prduct requirements fr SQLdm. Ensure that all SQLdm desktp clients are n lnger running. Upgrade yur envirnment t 7.1 n the cmputer where the SQLdm services are lcated. Test yur new SQLdm deplyment and setup. Upgrade yur Idera Newsfeed and SQLdm Mbile installatins r deply a new Idera Newsfeed and SQLdm Mbile installatin.

4 Upgrade SQLdm in a clustered envirnment Use the fllwing steps t upgrade yur SQLdm installatin in a clustered envirnment. TIP SQLdm 7.0 and later requires Micrsft SQL Server 2005 running n the cmputer that hsts the SQLdm Repsitry database fr all installatins. In a SQL Server 2003 Clustered Envirnment T upgrade SQLdm in a clustered envirnment: 1. Lgn with the Administratr accunt t the cluster nde. 2. In Cluster Administratr, select the resurce grup that cntains the SQLdm services and take the SQLdm Management and Cllectin services ffline. Perfrm the fllwing n each nde, starting with the active nde: 1. Upgrade SQLdm cmpnents previusly deplyed t the nde. 2. In Windws Services, stp the SQLdm Cllectin, SQLdm Management, and SQLdm Predictive Analytics services. 3. Set the SQLdm services t manually startup and then restart them. Once the steps abve have been cmpleted n each cluster nde: 1. In Cluster Administratr, bring the SQLdm Management Service nline. 2. Use the Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard t frce the services t re-register n the active nde. In a SQL Server 2008 Clustered Envirnment T upgrade SQLdm in a clustered envirnment: 1. Lgn with the Administratr accunt t the cluster nde. 2. In the Failver Cluster Management tl, select the resurce grup that cntains the SQLdm services and take the SQLdm Management and Cllectin services ffline. Perfrm the fllwing n each nde, starting with the active nde: 1. Upgrade SQLdm cmpnents previusly deplyed t the nde. 2. In Windws Services, stp the SQLdm Cllectin, SQLdm Management, and SQLdm Predictive Analytics services. 3. Set the SQLdm services t manually startup and then restart them. Once the steps abve have been cmpleted n each cluster nde: 1. Bring the SQLdm Management Service nline. 2. Use the Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard t frce the services t re-register..

5 Upgrade Query Mnitr The Query Mnitr upgrade begins ne minute after the SQLdm management service starts. The upgrade is made in batches f 1,000 statements, which are mved frm the ld Query Mnitr table t the new Query Mnitr table via the SQLdm management service. This will cntinue fr up t three hurs and if the upgrade is nt cmplete within three hurs, the upgrade will cntinue frm midnight each night until 3:00 am until it has finished. TIP If yu need t change the windw f time the upgrade uses t cmplete the Query Mnitr upgrade, please cntact Idera Tech Supprt. Supprt can help yu change the duratin and the time when the upgrade ccurs.

6 Perfrm a distributed upgrade Use the fllwing prcedures t upgrade t a distributed SQLdm 7.x envirnment. Install the SQLdm Repsitry Ensure yu install the SQLdm Repsitry database n a SQL Server instance that meets the prduct requirements. The Repsitry des nt need t be in the same dmain as the Cnsle, but there must be a tw-way trust between the target dmains. TIP SQLdm 7.0 and later requires Micrsft SQL Server 2005 running n the cmputer that hsts the SQLdm Repsitry database fr all installatins. T install the SQLdm Repsitry: 1. Lg n with an administratr accunt t the cmputer n which yu want t install the SQLdm Repsitry database. 2. Run Setup.exe in the rt f the installatin kit. 3. Click INSTALL n the Welcme windw f the setup prgram. 4. Click INSTALL SQL diagnstic manager n the Install windw. 5. Read the Welcme windw, and then click Next. 6. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next. 7. Accept the default flder fr yur SQLdm installatin, r click Change t specify a different flder, and then click Next. 8. Select the Custm Install setup type, and then click Next. 9. Select SQLdm Repsitry, and then click Next. 10. Specify which SQL Server instance shuld hst the Repsitry database, specify a name fr the Repsitry database, and then click Next. 11. Click Install t begin yur installatin. 12. Click Finish t exit the setup prgram. Install the SQLdm Services Yu can install the SQLdm services n the Repsitry cmputer (recmmended) r a different cmputer. T install the SQLdm services: 1. Lg n with an administratr accunt t the cmputer n which yu want t install the SQLdm services. 2. Run Setup.exe in the rt f the installatin kit. 3. Click INSTALL n the Welcme windw f the setup prgram. 4. Click INSTALL SQL diagnstic manager n the Install windw. 5. Read the Welcme windw, and then click Next. 6. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next. 7. Accept the default flder fr yur SQLdm installatin, r click Change t specify a different flder, and then click Next. 8. Select the Custm Install setup type, and then click Next. 9. Select SQLdm Services, and then click Next. 10. Specify which SQL Server instance is hsting the Repsitry database, verify that the displayed database name is crrect, and then click Next.

7 11. Specify the accunt credentials that the SQLdm services shuld use t cnnect t the SQLdm Repsitry and the mnitred SQL Server instances, and then click Next. Ensure this accunt belngs t the sysadmin rle n the Repsitry database as well as each instance yu plan t mnitr. 12. Click Install t begin yur installatin. 13. Click Finish t exit the setup prgram. Install the SQLdm Cnsle Yu can install the SQLdm Cnsle n multiple cmputers r wrkstatins. The Cnsle des nt need t be in the same dmain as the Repsitry, but there must be a tw-way trust between the target dmains. T install the SQLdm Cnsle: 1. Lg n with an administratr accunt t the cmputer n which yu want t install the SQLdm Cnsle. 2. Run Setup.exe in the rt f the installatin kit. 3. Click INSTALL n the Welcme windw f the setup prgram. 4. Click INSTALL SQL diagnstic manager n the Install windw. 5. Read the Welcme windw, and then click Next. 6. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next. 7. Accept the default flder fr yur SQLdm installatin, r click Change t specify a different flder, and then click Next. 8. Select the Custm Install setup type, and then click Next. 9. Select SQLdm Cnsle, and then click Next. 10. Click Install t begin yur installatin. 11. Click Finish t exit the setup prgram.

8 Capture alert cnfiguratin and ntificatin rules Befre yu upgrade a SQLdm 4.x envirnment t SQLdm versin 5.x r higher, ensure yu take nte f yur alert cnfiguratins and any ntificatin r destinatin rules. After the upgrade cmpletes, yu shuld recreate these cnfiguratins using the new SQLdm Cnsle. Yu can capture yur alert cnfiguratin and ntificatin rules by taking a screensht f the Alert Threshlds windw fr each mnitred SQL Server instance and any Alert Destinatins cnfigured fr these instances. With SQLdm 5.x and higher, yu can use a single alert respnse rule t mnitr multiple SQL Server instances. As yu review yur current alert cnfiguratins, cnsider cnslidating sme alerts. Fr example, yu can mnitr heavily utilized instances using a single alert that tracks SQL Server CPU usage.

9 Testing yur deplyment T test yur upgrade, yu can immediately begin cllecting and alerting n perfrmance data. Verify that yu are able t mnitr the target SQL Server instances and that the data yu are retrieving is valid. SQL diagnstic manager is a pwerful perfrmance mnitring and diagnstics slutin that practively alerts administratrs t health, perfrmance and availability prblems within the SQL Server envirnment. T get started, see the fllwing tpics fr mre infrmatin: Upgrade t this build f SQL diagnstic manager Cnfigure SQL diagnstic manager Migrate yur SQLdm installatin

10 What is SQLdm? SQL diagnstic manager (SQLdm) prvides an unprecedented level f diagnstic infrmatin n the health, perfrmance, and status f SQL Server instances acrss yur envirnment. Yu can view, diagnse, and reprt n critical perfrmance statistics frm a central pint f cntrl. Using a unique agentless architecture, SQLdm gathers diagnstic infrmatin in real time, keeping database administratrs and managers infrmed by prviding custmized alerts. Easy t install and use, SQLdm is an indispensable SQL Server management tl that benefits bth experienced and junir database administratrs. What is SQLdm Mbile? SQL diagnstic manager (SQL dm) Mbile is a Web applicatin that displays real-time SQL Server perfrmance dashbards n a variety f mbile devices, including iphne, ipad, Andrid and Blackberry. SQLdm Mbile includes the Idera Newsfeed technlgy. The Idera Newsfeed is a revlutinary new way fr DBAs and managers t cllabrate, share knwledge, and keep clse tabs n their mst critical SQL Server issues.

11 Hw des SQLdm help me? Whether yu need immediate diagnstic infrmatin r want t gather data fr lng-term capacity planning, yu can use SQLdm t help: Increase SQL Server availability Prvide a cmprehensive view f current perfrmance Prvide cntinuus, unattended mnitring Stre data in the centralized SQLdm Repsitry database Imprve the prductivity f bth skilled and nvice database administratrs With clear, easy-t-understand charts and reprts, yu can track standard SQL Server perfrmance metrics, trend histrical perfrmance data ver time, and practively identify ptential perfrmance prblems.

12 Using the SQLdm interface SQLdm uses a graphically enhanced user interface t display the current state f yur SQL Server instances. A mixture f graphs, charts, and clr cding makes prblem identificatin quick and easy, allwing yu t reslve issues befre they reach critical levels.

13 Navigatin pane The Navigatin pane displays n the left-side f the SQLdm Cnsle. The ptins available n the Navigatin pane change depending n the currently selected feature. Yu can hide the Navigatin pane by selecting View > Navigatin Pane > Off. The fllwing features are available in the Navigatin pane: Servers Cntains a My Views sectin that helps yu rganize yur SQL Server instances by status and includes any custm views yu have set up. The Servers sectin lists the SQL Server instances cntained in the currently selected view. T view all registered instances, select All Servers frm the My Views list. Alerts Cntains filter ptins fr rganizing yur alerts and a link fr cnfiguring alert ntificatins. T D Cntains filter ptins fr rganizing and managing yur T D list. Nte that beginning with SQLdm 7.0, the T D feature is available nly t users wh had T D activated in an earlier 6.x versin. SQLdm 7.1 des nt supprt this feature fr new users. Reprts Allws yu t select the reprt yu want t generate. Administratin Allws yu t cntrl access t SQLdm and add custm cunters fr mnitring.

14 Refresh and pause views The Refresh and Pause buttns n the SQLdm Tlbar allw yu t cntrl hw the infrmatin n the particular view is refreshed. Yu can edit the scheduled refresh f yur views fr mre current infrmatin. What des the Refresh buttn d? The Refresh buttn tells SQLdm t immediately cllect data and refresh the current Cnsle view. Depending n the view, this culd take several secnds t cmplete. Refresh status is displayed in the bttm-right crner f the SQLdm interface. What des the Pause buttn d? The Pause buttn tells SQLdm t stp refreshing the cnsle. If a refresh is currently in prgress, the pause will ccur after the refresh has cmpleted. T cntinue refreshing, click Pause again. Pausing the refresh allws yu t maintain the currently mnitred state s that yu can see what is happening n yur SQL Server instance withut having incming infrmatin verwrite what yu are investigating and it als gives yu time t exprt r print statistics that are currently displayed befre the next data set is retrieved.

15 Filter views SQLdm prvides filtering ptins n mst views. These can range frm ribbn filters that allw yu t select r deselect items t shw n the view t a Filter Settings windw that gives yu a variety f ptins t custmize the way the view is displayed. Hw d I use the Grup By feature t rganize my view? The Grup By feature allws yu t grup the infrmatin shwn in yur views. T grup yur infrmatin by a clumn, click the Grup By bx and drag a clumn heading int the Grup By field. TIP Yu can grup yur tables by multiple clumns. T grup by multiple clumns, click the Grup By bx, drag the first clumn heading (first rder f gruping) int the Grup By field, and then drag the secnd clumn heading int the Grup By field (secnd rder f gruping). Hw can I use the Filter Settings windw t custmize my view? Every Filter Settings windw in SQLdm prvides specific ptins fr the current view. These ptins can include true r false fields that allw yu t decide whether t shw a particular item, filtering fields where yu can enter an item name r even use a wildcard (%), dates and time ranges, and interval perids. Each field in the Filter Settings windw includes a descriptin that displays at the bttm f the windw when the field is selected.

16 Charts The Details view n the Overview, Sessins, Queries, Resurces, Databases, and Services tab cntain Charts that are ppulated by selecting the apprpriate data items cllected. Once ppulated, yu can manipulate the type f chart t display and exprt the chart r cpy it t the clipbard t paste int ther prgrams. Charts are ppulated frm the pint at which yu navigate t the windw with the chart. This allws yu t view real-time (dependent n yur refresh interval) charts fr the data pint selected. TIP Click the Maximize buttn n the upper-right crner f a chart t display a large versin f the chart. The Restre buttn will return the chart t the default view. Hw can I determine hw much data t shw in charts and hw ften it is refreshed? Charts are refreshed accrding t the time entered in the Server View Refresh field n the Cnsle Optins windw (Tls > Cnsle Optins). The amunt f time displayed in yur charts is set accrding t the time entered in the Shw data fr the last field n the Cnsle Optins windw (Tls>Cnsle Optins). In additin, the time entered in the Keep data fr the last field is the amunt f histrical data that yu can pssibly scrll back t in yur charts. Hw can I custmize my charts? SQLdm cntains charts that are ppulated by selecting the apprpriate data items cllected. Once ppulated, yu can manipulate the type f chart t display and exprt the chart r cpy it t the clipbard t paste int ther prgrams. Yu can persnalize charts by right-clicking anywhere inside them and selecting Tlbar frm the menu. The chart tlbar cntains the fllwing ptins: Palette The Palette menu allws yu t change clr scheme f yur chart. Gallery The Gallery menu allws yu t change the type f chart that is used t represent yur data. Data Grid The Data Grid tggle places a table belw yur chart that displays the data included in yur chart. Cpy t Clipbard The Cpy t Clipbard menu allws yu t cpy the chart t yur Windws clipbard in varius frmats.

17 Mnitr multiple instances My Views allws yu t grup servers t prvide a high-level, glbal view f multiple mnitred servers. This view includes basic statistics abut yur registered SQL Server instances and quick links t mre detailed infrmatin. A mnitr displays statistics fr each SQL Server instance included in the grup. Hw ften is the data shwn in grup list refreshed? The data shwn in grup list is updated accrding t the interval entered in the Status and Alerts refresh field n the Cnsle Optins windw, accessed by clicking Tls > Cnsle Optins. This infrmatin is cllected frm the last data pint stred in the SQLdm Repsitry. What infrmatin can I get frm the grup list? The grup list, by default, displays basic statistics fr each f the SQL Server instances that SQLdm is mnitring. The infrmatin includes the fllwing: Respnse Time Refers t the time it takes fr a query t g frm the SQLdm Cnsle t the SQL Server instance and back. User Sessins Refers t the ttal number f SQL Server user sessins. SQL CPU Usage Refers t average percentage f SQL Server prcessr usage n the cmputer hsting the SQL Server instance. Memry Usage Refers t amunt f memry in use by the SQL Server instance mnitred. SQL Disk I/O Refers t the number f physical reads and physical writes made by the SQL Server instance between refreshes. If yu see a high percentage f physical reads, yu can imprve perfrmance by allcating mre memry t the SQL data cache. Hw d I custmize the mnitrs in my grup list? The mnitrs displayed in grup lists can be custmized s that yu display the key statistics r charts that are mst imprtant t yu. T custmize a mnitr: 1. Right-click a SQL Server instance in the view. 2. Select Thumbnail and select the infrmatin type yu want t display n yur mnitr. Instead f listing statistics fr the server, the individual chart f the data item yu pick is shwn. T revert back, select Summary frm the Thumbnail list. What kind f infrmatin is prvided n the Server Details windw? The Server Details windw is accessed by clicking the Details icn in the tp-crner f the Mini-Mnitrs windw. This windw lists all the data cllected at the last refresh fr all yur mnitred SQL Server instances. This windw can assist yu with cmparing the status f a specific metric n all yur SQL Server instances.

18 TIP If any f the metrics are missing frm this view, yu may need t enable OLE autmatin. What are the default views? All Servers This view cntains all mnitred SQL Server instances. Critical This view cntains any mnitred SQL Server instance that has any assciated Critical Alerts. Warning OK This view cntains any mnitred SQL Server instance that has any assciated Warning Alerts. This view cntains all mnitred SQL Server instance that have n assciated Warning r Critical alerts. Maintenance Mde This view cntains any mnitred SQL Server instance that has been placed int Maintenance Mde. Hw d I add a new view? Yu may want t add a custm view t the My Views list t rganize yur SQL Server instances int specific grups fr mnitring purpses. This is especially imprtant if yu are mnitring a large number f SQL Server instances and want infrmatin fr a specific grup f SQL Server instances. If yu create views befre adding yur SQL Server instances t SQLdm fr mnitring, yu can have these new instances added t yur views by selecting the new view yu create and then adding the SQL Server instances. T add a new view: 1. Select Add > View. 2. Enter a name fr the view. 3. Select the SQL Server instances yu want t mnitr in this view. 4. When finished, click Add t create yur new view.

19 Organize instances int grups By default, the My Views list places yur mnitred SQL Server instances int five status-based views that allw yu t quickly fcus n a grup f specific SQL Server instances. What are the default views? All Servers This view cntains all mnitred SQL Server instances. Critical This view cntains all mnitred SQL Server instances that have assciated critical alerts. Warning OK This view cntains all mnitred SQL Server instances that have assciated warning alerts. This view cntains all mnitred SQL Server instances that have n assciated warning r critical alerts. Maintenance Mde This view cntains all mnitred SQL Server instances that are in maintenance mde. Hw d I add a new view? Yu may want t add a custm view t the My Views list t rganize yur SQL Server instances int specific grups fr mnitring purpses. This is especially imprtant if yu are mnitring a large number f SQL Server instances and want infrmatin fr a specific grup f SQL Server instances. T add a new view: 1. Select Add > View. 2. Type a name fr the view. 3. Select the SQL Server instances yu want t mnitr in this view. 4. When finished, click Add t create yur new view.

20 View SQLdm Tday The SQLdm Tday page prvides a current verview f all the mnitred SQL Server instances in yur envirnment and ffers shrtcuts t: Yur 5 mst critical servers The 5 servers yu recently mnitred All active alerts in yur SQL Server envirnment Mst recent server status updates and cwrker psts frm the Idera Newsfeed Hw d I use SQLdm Tday t view the general health f my envirnment? SQL diagnstic manager gives yu a quick glance at the verall health f yur envirnment in the Status sectin f the SQLdm Tday page. The main categries f data shwn in this view include the fllwing areas: Status Summary The Status Summary sectin displays the number and type f active alerts fr all f yur SQL Server instances. SQLdm displays a large icn that shws yu at a glance the current highest level f severity f yur servers accmpanied by the number f yur servers in that state. Mst Critical Servers SQLdm prvides a list f up t five f yur mst critical servers s yu can quickly access that SQL Server instance and review the issue. Recent Servers The SQLdm Tday page prvides a list f yur five recently-accessed SQL Server instances, with the mst recent visit appearing at the tp f the list. Hw d I find infrmatin abut getting the mst frm SQLdm? The Get Started tab f the SQLdm Tday page prvides links fr yu t access cntent in the SQLdiagnstic manager Trial Center including vide turs that cver imprtant features and SQLdm navigatin. Yu can als find Webcasts, white papers, and the SQL Server Perfrmance Blg fr additinal infrmatin that yu may find useful when using SQLdm. Are these all my recent active alerts? Yes, SQLdm displays a list f yur mst recent active alerts n the SQLdm Tday page Active Alerts tab. While this view displays alerts fr all yur mnitred SQL Server instances, yu can view additinal alert infrmatin fr a specific server instance by using the right-click cntext menu. This additinal infrmatin includes a real-time view and a shrtcut t cnfigure yur alerts. Can I remve an alert frm the Active Alerts tab? If yu are aware f an alert but n lnger want t see it in yur list r have it impact the assciated server, yu can "snze" r temprarily pstpne the alert frm appearing fr a set number f minutes. When yu snze an alert, SQLdm clears the alert which n lnger impacts the state f the mnitred server until the snze perid expires. T snze an alert, right-click the specific alert, and then select Snze Alert. Using 10-minute increments, select the apprpriate number f minutes yu want t alert t snze, and then click OK. Hw can I keep track f my SQL Server issues?

21 The Idera Newsfeed is a new way fr yu t share knwledge with ther DBAs and managers regarding critical and current SQL Server issues. T learn hw t set up and use the Idera Newsfeed, see the Idera Newsfeed Help.

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27 Installatin and deplyment SQLdm and SQLdm Mbile can be installed in any sized envirnment. Get ready fr yur SQLdm deplyment Check the supprted installatin scenaris Learn abut the cmpnents and architecture Review system requirements View the installatin instructins Get ready fr yur SQLdm Mbile deplyment Check the supprted installatin scenaris Learn abut the cmpnents and architecture Review system requirements View the installatin instructins

28 Supprted installatin scenaris Yu can install and deply SQLdm and SQLdm Mbile t meet yur unique SQL Server envirnment needs. The fllwing installatin scenari descriptins assume yu are planning t deply bth SQLdm and SQLdm Mbile in yur envirnment. TIP In larger envirnments that cntain mre than ne SQLdm installatin, cnsider dedicating a SQLdm Mbile deplyment per each SQLdm applicatin. Typical envirnment This cnfiguratin includes the fllwing installatins: SQLdm Cnsle n yur wrkstatin SQLdm Mbile Web site n a Web Server fr smart phne access SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service n the same cmputer that hsts the SQLdm Services SQLdm Mbile Repsitry and SQLdm Repsitry n the same SQL Server instance Clustered envirnment Yu can install and cnfigure SQLdm t mnitr virtual SQL Servers. A virtual SQL Server is a SQL Server running n a Micrsft failver cluster managed by Micrsft Cluster Services. This cnfiguratin deplys all SQLdm Services t yur virtual instances. A service-nly deplyment t a virtual instance includes the fllwing installatins: SQLdm Cnsle n yur wrkstatin (nt lcated in the cluster) SQLdm Mbile Web site n a nn-clustered Web Server fr smart phne access SQLdm Mbile Repsitry and SQLdm Repsitry n the same SQL Server instance SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service and the SQLdm Services n each cluster nde hsting the virtual SQL Server yu want t mnitr Web farm envirnment Yu can install SQLdm Mbile in a Web farm, ensuring this site remains accessible during a failver situatin. This cnfiguratin includes the fllwing installatins: SQLdm Mbile n a Web Server in the farm Typical SQLdm installatin SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service n the same cmputer that hsts the SQLdm Services SQLdm Mbile Repsitry and SQLdm Repsitry n the same SQL Server instance Nn-trusted envirnment Yu can install and cnfigure SQLdm and SQLdm Mbile t mnitr SQL Server instances running in nn-trusted dmains r wrkgrups. This cnfiguratin includes the fllwing installatins: SQLdm Cnsle n yur wrkstatin in a trusted r nn-trusted dmain SQLdm Mbile Web site n a Web Server fr smart phne access

29 SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service n the same cmputer that hsts the SQLdm Services, in a trusted r nn-trusted dmain SQLdm Mbile Repsitry and SQLdm Repsitry n the same SQL Server instance, in a trusted r nn-trusted dmain

30 Chse yur deplyment strategy Befre yu begin installing SQLdm, it is imprtant t cnsider yur deplyment chices. The fllwing deplyment strategies are recmmended. TIP Yu can deply SQLdm Mbile after yu have installed SQLdm. Fr mre infrmatin, review the SQLdm Mbile architecture and cmpnents, as well as requirements. Trial Deplyment A trial deplyment installs all SQLdm cmpnents n the same cmputer. A trial deplyment can mnitr SQL Server instances anywhere n yur netwrk. Prductin Deplyment A prductin deplyment installs each SQLdm cmpnent n a separate, dedicated cmputer. This deplyment ensures stable perfrmance and availability as yur envirnment grws and yur mnitring needs change.

31 Deply SQLdm nly Use the fllwing links t prepare fr yur SQLdm deplyment: Check the supprted installatin scenaris Learn abut the cmpnents and architecture Review system requirements View the installatin instructins

32 Prduct cmpnents and architecture SQLdm cnsists f a light, unbtrusive architecture that easily runs in yur SQL Server envirnment with minimal cnfiguratin. All SQLdm cmpnents run utside and separate frm SQL Server prcesses. SQLdm Cnsle Use the SQLdm Cnsle t: View real-time status Cnfigure alert ntificatins n specific metric threshlds at the server and database levels View histrical reprts and manage yur T D list (Nte that beginning with SQLdm 7.0, the T D feature is available nly t users wh activated T D in an earlier 6.x versin. SQLdm 7.1 des nt supprt this feature fr new users.) Perfrm administrative functins The SQLdm Cnsle retrieves histrical infrmatin directly frm the SQLdm Repsitry. All real-time requests use the SQLdm services t pll the mnitred SQL Server. SQLdm Services SQLdm has three centralized services, the Management Service, the Cllectin Service, and the Predictive Service. These three services reside n the same cmputer. The Management Service perfrms the fllwing primary functins: Prvides real-time data t the SQLdm Cnsle Receives histrical data frm the Cllectin Service fr strage in the Repsitry Raises alerts and sends alert ntificatins The Cllectin Service perfrms n-demand and scheduled cllectin frm the mnitred SQL Servers. The Predictive Service is used fr Alert Frecasting and perfrms the fllwing primary functins: Calculates the Alert Frecast every hur Builds a frecasting mdel nce a day SQLdm Repsitry The SQLdm Repsitry is a centralized SQL Server database that stres cllected metrics n a scheduled basis, histrical data, and alerts infrmatin. The SQLdm Repsitry als stres cnfiguratin infrmatin, such as the credentials used t mnitr a registered SQL Server instance. TIP SQLdm 7.0 and later requires Micrsft SQL Server 2005 running n the cmputer that hsts the SQLdm Repsitry database fr all installatins. Authenticatin in SQLdm SQLdm uses the same types f authenticatin available in the SQL Server security mdel. When specifying accunt credentials fr the SQLdm services, yu can use Windws Authenticatin r SQL Server Authenticatin. When cnsidering which authenticatin t use, keep in mind that SQL Server Authenticatin is required when n dmain trust exists between the SQLdm Services cmputer and the cmputers hsting the mnitred SQL Server instances. Fr example, if the mnitred SQL Server instances are lcated in an untrusted dmain r behind a firewall, yu must use SQL Server

33 Authenticatin t successfully deply SQLdm. In this case, yu must use the sa accunt r a SQL Server lgin that has System Administratr permissins. Fr mre infrmatin abut these authenticatin types and the SQL Server security mdel, see the Micrsft SQL Server Bks Online.

34 Prduct requirements There are three types f SQLdm installatin (Trial, General, and Prductin). Refer t the fllwing list f requirements fr each type f installatin. TIP SQLdm 7.0 and later requires Micrsft SQL Server 2005 running n the cmputer that hsts the SQLdm Repsitry database. TIP Tempdb mnitring is supprted fr SQL Server 2005 and abve users nly. Trial Requirements Cnsider the fllwing requirements when installing all SQLdm cmpnents n ne cmputer. Type SQL Server Standard r Enterprise Editin Hard Disk Space Windws Permissins SQL Server Privileges Requirement SQL Server 2005 SP1 r later SQL Server 2008 r later SQL Server 2008 R2 200 MB fr all SQLdm cmpnents Yur Windws Lgn accunt has lcal Administratr permissins Either a Windws user accunt r SQL Server lgin that has System Administratr privileges n then mnitred SQL Server instances General Requirements The fllwing requirements apply fr all SQLdm cmpnents. Type CPU Memry Requirement 2.0 GHz r higher 1 GB 32-bit Operating System Windws Server 2003 SP2 r later Windws XP SP2 r later Windws Vista Business and Enterprise Windws 7 Windws Server 2008 SP1 r later.net 2.0 and MDAC bit Operating System Windws Server 2003 SP1 r later Windws XP Prfessinal X64 Windws 7 Windws Server 2008 r later Windws Server 2008 R2 Windws Vista Business and Enterprise.Net 2.0 and MDAC 2.8 Prt Access 5166, 5167 Client Brwser Internet Explrer 7.0 r later

35 Prductin Requirements Cnsider the fllwing requirements when installing SQLdm in an envirnment where the cmpnents are n separate cmputers. SQLdm Cnsle Type Disk Space SQL Server Permissins Requirement 40 MB Yur Windws lgn accunt has Read Access t the SQLdm Repsitry. Yu can specify a SQL Server lgin instead. SQLdm Services Type Disk Space Cllectin Service Permissins Management Service Permissins Requirement 50 MB System Administratr privileges n the mnitred SQL Server instances Read and Write privileges n the SQLdm Repsitry database SQLdm Repsitry Type Disk Space Requirement 1GB t 3GB fr ne year f data per mnitred SQL Server instance SQL Server Standard r Enterprise Editin SQL Server 2005 SP1 r later SQL Server 2008 r later SQL Server 2008 R2 Mnitred SQL Server Instances Type Requirement SQL Server Standard r Enterprise Editin SQL Server 2000 SP4 r later SQL Server 2005 SP1 r later SQL Server 2008 r later SQL Server 2008 R2

36 Hw t install SQLdm This prcedure guides yu thrugh the installatin f SQL diagnstic manager. Start yur install Yu can install SQLdm n any cmputer that meets r exceeds the prduct requirements. T start installing SQLdm: 1. Lg n with an administratr accunt t the cmputer n which yu want t install SQLdm. 2. Run Setup.exe in the rt f the installatin kit. 3. Click Install n the Welcme windw, and then click Install SQL diagnstic manager n the Install windw. 4. On the Welcme windw f the setup prgram, click Next. 5. Review the license agreement. T accept this license agreement, click I accept the terms f this license agreement, and then click Next. Where d yu want t install SQLdm and wh will use the prduct n this cmputer? Yu can use the default install lcatin r specify a different path. Fr yur first install, we recmmend using the default lcatin. By default, the Management Service is als installed in the same lcatin. Chse whether yu want any user r nly the current user t access this applicatin, and then click Next. Begin cnfiguring yur install Fr yur first install, we recmmend using the Typical setup type. This type ensures yu install and cnfigure all required SQLdm cmpnents s yu can immediately begin mnitring yur SQL Server envirnment. By default, the setup prgram installs the Management Service n the lcal cmputer where yu are running the setup prgram. When yu install the SQLdm Cnsle, such as in a Cnsle-nly installatin, the Management Service is als installed n the same cmputer. Which SQL Server instance d yu want t use fr the Repsitry database? The SQLdm Repsitry is where the cllected data, alert infrmatin, and alert cnfiguratin settings are stred. TIP SQLdm 7.0 and later requires Micrsft SQL Server 2005 running n the cmputer that hsts the SQLdm Repsitry database fr all installatins. T specify the SQL Server instance t install the SQLdm Repsitry n: 1. Click Brwse t select the SQL Server instance yu want t use. The SQL Server windw lists SQL Server instances prvided by yur dmain cntrller. If yu d nt see yur SQL Server instance in the list, type the hst name and instance in the space prvided. 2. If yur SQL Server envirnment uses SQL Server Authenticatin, select the checkbx and click Change t enter SQL Server credentials. By default, SQLdm uses yur Windws credentials when cnnecting t the Repsitry. 3. Click Next. Which Windws user accunt d yu want t use fr the service accunt? SQLdm uses the service accunt t cmmunicate between the mnitred SQL Server instance and the SQLdm Repsitry.

37 T specify a service accunt: 1. Type apprpriate credentials in the prvided fields. 2. Click Next. SQLdm will verify the cnnectin befre cntinuing. Cmplete the install Click Install t indicate that yu are ready t cmplete yur install with the cnfiguratins yu specified. Decide whether t deply SQLdm Mbile SQLdm Mbile includes the Idera Newsfeed as well as several dashbard views that define yur server health and expse critical alerts. The SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin can be accessed frm mst smart phnes and mbile devices. The Idera Newsfeed is a revlutinary new way fr DBAs and managers t cllabrate, share knwledge, and keep clse tabs n yur mst critical SQL Server issues. With the Idera Newsfeed, yu can quickly share infrmatin t stay infrmed, be mre prductive and shrten the time t prblem reslutin. Fr mre infrmatin, review the SQLdm Mbile architecture and cmpnents, as well as its requirements.

38 Deply SQLdm Mbile Use the fllwing links t prepare fr yur SQLdm Mbile deplyment: Check the supprted installatin scenaris Learn abut the cmpnents and architecture Review system requirements View the installatin instructins What is SQLdm Mbile? SQLdm Mbile in a Web-based applicatin that includes the Idera Newsfeed technlgy as well as several dashbard views that define yur server health and expse critical alerts. The SQLdm Mbile Web site can be accessed frm mst smart phnes and mbile devices.

39 SQLdm Mbile cmpnents and architecture SQLdm Mbile is an easy-t-use, Web-based applicatin that seamlessly integrates int yur existing diagnstic and mnitring wrkflws. The SQLdm Mbile Web site includes many metrics and alerts dashbards that let yu quickly ascertain perfrmance issues in yur envirnment. SQLdm Mbile als includes the Idera Newsfeed technlgy. The Newsfeed prvides an easy-t-use, scial-media-based cllabratin tl yu can use t slve issues faster while keeping yur team appraised f changing server statuses. Whether yu are tied t yur desktp, n the g, r managing remte servers, these features can fit yur unique mnitring needs. The SQLdm Mbile architecture easily runs in yur SQL Server envirnment with minimal cnfiguratin. All cmpnents run utside and separate frm SQL Server prcesses, and d nt add t r mdify any f yur native SQL Server files r services. Cmpnents Idera Newsfeed fr SQLdm The Idera Newsfeed is a user interface that seamlessly integrates with the SQLdm Cnsle, letting yu mnitr yur instances and cllabrate with cwrkers at the same time, in real time. Idera Newsfeed Platfrm The Idera Newsfeed Platfrm cnsists f the SQLdm Mbile Repsitry database and the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service. SQLdm Mbile Repsitry database The SQLdm Mbile Repsitry (Mbile Repsitry) is a central database that stres yur cnfiguratin settings, cmments and ther activity n stries, as well as ntificatins. Cnsider deplying the Mbile Repsitry t the same cmputer that hsts yur SQLdm Repsitry. SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service The SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service facilitates cmmunicatins between the SQLdm Mbile Repsitry and yur SQLdm applicatin. By default, this service is installed n the same cmputer where yu run the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed setup prgram. Cnsider SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service t the same cmputer that hsts yur SQLdm Services, such as the SQLdm Management Service. Actin Prvider The Idera Newsfeed Actin Prvider cnverts SQLdm alerts abut a server's status and perfrmance metrics int ntificatin s that SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service can send t the apprpriate peple. The setup prgram installs the actin prvider n the cmputer hsting yur SQLdm Repsitry. Authenticatin Prvider The Idera Newsfeed Authenticatin Prvider is the SQLdm applicatin that the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm uses t authenticate a user when he r she signs up r lgs n. The Idera Newsfeed Platfrm leverages the applicatin security settings as defined in SQLdm, determining which mnitred SQL Server instances a given user can access. SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin (Web site) The SQLdm Mbile Web site prvides access t the same mnitring and cllabratin features f the Idera Newsfeed technlgy via a mbile device, such as a smart phne r ipad. The SQLdm Mbile Web site als includes SQLdm dashbard screens s yu can quickly check a server's perfrmance when yu are away frm yur desk.

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41 SQLdm Mbile requirements Yu can easily and quickly install SQLdm Mbile n any cmputer that meets r exceeds the fllwing requirements. The SQLdm Mbile installatin includes the Idera Newsfeed technlgy and these related cmpnents: SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service SQLdm Mbile Repsitry Fr mre infrmatin, review all the SQLdm Mbile cmpnents and architecture. General requirements fr all cmpnents All SQLdm Mbile cmpnents require Micrsft.NET Framewrk versin 4.0 r later. Permissin requirements The SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service accunt requires the fllwing permissins. By default, setup prgram will assign the Lcal System accunt t the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service. During install, yu can input credentials fr a Windws user accunt r SQL Server lgin. Permissin Lg n as Service Read and write privileges n the SQLdm Mbile Repsitry database Why It's Required Allws the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service accunt t run as a service. Allws the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service t receive and maintain perfrmance and cnfiguratin data in the SQLdm Mbile Repsitry. Prt requirements By default, the SQLdm Mbile cmpnents use the fllwing prts. Prt Number Where Which Cmpnent Uses It Why 25 Mail Server SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service Allws the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service t send ntificatin s. 80 Web Server hsting the SQLdm Mbile Web site SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin Allws access t the SQLdm Mbile screens via a mbile device inside r utside yur crprate firewall. By default, IIS uses prt 80 fr the lcal virtual directry, s check yur Web Server settings t pick an apprpriate prt fr SQLdm Mbile. Yu can specify a different prt during install r later when yu need t change this cnfiguratin Cmputer running the SQLdm services SQLdm services Allw cmmunicatins between SQLdm and the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm fr signup and lgin authenticatin.

42 Prt Number Where Which Cmpnent Uses It Why 5168 Cmputer running the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service Allws cmmunicatins between the Idera Newsfeed and SQLdm fr server status updates. Mbile device requirements Yu can access SQLdm Mbile n any smart phne r ther mbile device that meets these minimum perating system requirements: Andrid versin 2.1 r later ios versin 3.2 r later RIM (BlackBerry OS) versin 6.0 r later Yu can run the SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin in a native brwser that supprts HTML5, such as Ggle Chrme r Mzilla Firefx. SQLdm Mbile des nt supprt Micrsft Internet Explrer 8 r earlier. TIP If yu plan t use IE 9 r later t access the SQLdm Mbile Web site, ensure the Display intranet sites in Cmpatibility View setting is disabled. T change this settings, click Cmpatibility View Settings n the Tls menu in the IE brwser windw. Web Server requirements The SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin requires the fllwing Web Server cnfiguratin. Type f Requirement CPU Memry Disk space Micrsft Internet Infrmatin Services (IIS) Minimum Value 2.0 GHz 1 GB 21 MB versin 7.0 r later By default, IIS 7 installs with Windws Server Yu can enable this rle using the native Server Manager. TIP T successfully run the SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin, ensure the Cmmn HTTP Features setting and the fllwing service rles are enabled in IIS: Static Cntent Cmpressin Default Dcument Directry Brwsing HTTP Errrs Repsitry requirements Yu can install the SQLdm Mbile Repsitry n a cmputer running the fllwing versins f SQL Server sftware: SQL Server 2008 R2 SQL Server 2008 SP2 r later

43 SQL Server 2005 SP1 r later Keep in mind that the Repsitry database and crrespnding SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service require 19 MB f disk space.

44 Hw t install SQLdm Mbile This prcedure guides yu thrugh the installatin f SQLdm Mbile. Befre installing SQLdm Mbile, review the assciated architecture and cmpnents. Althugh yu can install different cmpnents n different cmputers, this prcedure recmmends the fllwing deplyments: Install the Mbile and Newsfeed cmpnents n the same cmputer where yur SQLdm Services reside Install the Mbile Web cmpnents n yur crprate Web Server TIP In larger envirnments that cntain mre than ne SQLdm installatin, cnsider dedicating a SQLdm Mbile deplyment per each SQLdm applicatin. Install r upgrade t SQLdm 7.1 SQLdm Mbile, and the Idera Newsfeed technlgy, is supprted by SQLdm 7.0 r later. T successfully install and deply SQLdm Mbile, first install r upgrade t SQLdm 7.1. Start yur SQLdm Mbile install Yu can install the SQLdm Mbile cmpnents n any cmputer that meets r exceeds the prduct requirements. By default, the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed setup prgram installs the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service t the lcal cmputer. T start installing SQLdm Mbile: 1. Lg n with an administratr accunt t the cmputer n which yu want t install the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service. We recmmend that yu install this service n the same cmputer that already hsts yur SQLdm services. 2. Run Setup.exe in the rt f the SQLdm installatin kit. 3. Click Install n the Welcme windw, and then click Install SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed n the Install windw. 4. On the Welcme t SQL diagnstic manager Mbile, click Install, and then click SQLdm Mbile. 5. On the Welcme windw f the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed setup prgram, click Next. 6. Review the license agreement. T accept this license agreement, click I accept the terms f this license agreement, and then click Next. Begin cnfiguring yur install We recmmend installing the Mbile & Newsfeed cmpnents in yur SQLdm envirnment, and then re-running the setup prgram t install the SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin n yur Web Server. Yu can use the default install lcatin r specify a different path. Fr yur first install, we recmmend using the default lcatin. By default, the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service is als installed in the same lcatin. On the Custm Setup windw, chse the Mbile & Newsfeed cmpnents, and then click Next. Which Windws credentials d yu want t use fr the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service accunt? Yu can specify the Lcal System accunt r a Windws user accunt. Ensure the specified accunt has the required permissins. T specify a service accunt: 1. Select the Lcal System accunt r type the apprpriate credentials in the prvided fields. 2. Click Test Credentials t validate the accunt. 3. Click Next.

45 Which SQL Server instance d yu want t use fr the Repsitry database? The SQLdm Mbile Repsitry is where the published status updates and ther cnfiguratin settings are stred. TIP SQLdm Mbile requires Micrsft SQL Server 2005 running n the cmputer that hsts the Mbile Repsitry database. T specify the SQL Server instance t install the SQLdm Repsitry n: 1. Select the SQL Server instance yu want t use. The SQL Server menu lists SQL Server instances prvided by yur dmain cntrller. If yu d nt see yur SQL Server instance in the list, type the hst name and instance in the space prvided. 2. Click Next. Which authenticatin shuld be used t create the Repsitry database? Yu can use either Windws r SQL Authenticatin t create the Mbile Repsitry database. Ensure the specified Windws accunt has the required permissins. T specify a service accunt: 1. Chse the authenticatin that shuld be used, and then type the apprpriate credentials in the prvided fields. 2. Click Test Cnnectin t validate the accunt can cnnect t the specified SQL Server instance. 3. Click Next. Which authenticatin shuld be used t cnnect t the Repsitry database at run time? Yu can use either Windws r SQL Authenticatin t cnnect t the Mbile Repsitry database. Ensure the specified Windws accunt has the required permissins. T specify a service accunt: 1. Chse the authenticatin that shuld be used, and then type the apprpriate credentials in the prvided fields. 2. Click Test Cnnectin t validate the accunt can cnnect t the specified SQL Server instance. 3. Click Next. Where is the SQLdm Management Service lcated? SQLdm Mbile uses its wn Authenticatin Prvider t enfrce applicatin security acrss yur SQLdm and SQLdm Mbile deplyments. On the Authenticatin Prvider windw, specify the cmputer that hsts the SQLdm Management Service, and then click Next. Cmplete the Mbile & Newsfeed cmpnents install Click Install t indicate that yu are ready t cmplete yur install with the cnfiguratins yu specified. Begin the SQLdm Mbile Web cmpnents install We recmmend installing the SQLdm Mbile Web cmpnents n yur crprate Web Server. Ensure yur Web Server meets the sftware and prt requirements. T start installing the SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin: 1. Lg n with an administratr accunt t the cmputer n which yu want t install the SQLdm Web applicatin. We recmmend that yu install this applicatin n the same Web Server that already hsts yur crprate Web site.

46 2. Restart the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed setup prgram and navigate t the Custm Setup windw. 3. Chse the Mbile Web cmpnents, and then click Next. Which Web Server settings shuld the SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin use? The setup prgram installs the SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin in a unique virtual directry n yur Web Server cmputer. Yu can install the SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin as a new Web site r add it t an existing Web site, such as yur crprate intranet. Yu als need t specify the name f the cmputer that hsts the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service s that cmmunicatins can be sent between the SQLdm Mbile cmpnents and SQLdm. Ensure yur Web Server meets the SQLdm Mbile requirements. T cnfigure the Web Server settings: 1. Chse whether t install the SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin as a new Web site. 2. Specify the name f the cmputer n which yu installed the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service. 3. Click Next. Cmplete the Mbile Web cmpnents install Click Install t indicate that yu are ready t cmplete yur install with the cnfiguratins yu specified.

47 Cnfigure yur deplyment After initially installing SQLdm, use the fllwing cnfiguratin tasks t help yu get the mst ut f SQLdm: Add yur SQL Server instances Cnfigure cnsle ptins Cnnect t a SQLdm Repsitry Set yur Repsitry grming schedule Use tags t rganize yur mnitring envirnment Use custm cunters t track metrics

48 Cnnect t a SQLdm repsitry The first time yu pen the SQLdm Cnsle, the Cnnect t SQLdm Repsitry windw pens. This windw allws yu t select the SQL Server instance, SQLdm Repsitry database name, and authenticatin the SQLdm Cnsle uses t cmmunicate with the SQLdm Repsitry. What access des the SQLdm Cnsle require n the SQLdm Repsitry database? The SQLdm Cnsle requires Read Access n the SQLdm Repsitry database. Yu can either use Windws Authenticatin r SQL Server Authenticatin fr this cnnectin. TIP The Cnnect t SQLdm Repsitry windw can be pen frm the SQLdm Cnsle menu bar by selecting File > Cnnect t SQLdm Repsitry. The ability t cnnect t anther Repsitry is imprtant in disaster recvery situatins where yu need t change the lcatin f yur SQLdm Repsitry.

49 Add yur SQL Server instances The Add Servers wizard allws yu t add SQL Server instances t be mnitred. Alng with selecting the SQL Server instances yu want t mnitr, the Add Servers wizard als allws yu t cnfigure all the cmmn ptins yu use fr mnitring SQL Server cllectin settings and alerts, and apply an alert template. These cnfiguratin settings are saved as a template that can be applied whenever yu register new SQL Server instances fr mnitring. T pen the Add Servers wizard, select File > Manage Servers and click Add. TIP If yu are adding several SQL Server instances and yu want t cnfigure the same alert threshlds n each instance, cnsider setting up an alert template befre adding any f yur SQL Server instances. What is an alert template? SQLdm allws yu t cnfigure generic alert settings as a template that yu can apply t servers and grups f servers in yur rganizatin. Click Tls > Alert Cnfiguratin Template and cmplete the required fields t cnfigure an alert template.

50 Cnfigure authenticatin The Cnfigure Authenticatin windw allws yu t select the authenticatin credentials SQLdm will use when cllecting perfrmance and statistics infrmatin n yur SQL Server instances. Yu can als set encryptin t secure the cnnectin. What cnnectin type shuld I use? When selecting a cnnectin type, Windws Authenticatin is recmmended. SQLdm uses a number f SQL trace statements that require a trusted cnnectin. When Windws Authenticatin is selected, the accunt the SQL diagnstic manager Cllectin Service is running as will be used t cnnect t the SQL Server instance. What encryptin ptins, if any, shuld I chse? SQLdm allws yu t designate encryptin methds used t encrypt data between the Cllectin Service and the mnitred SQL Server instance. Yu can chse t use SSL (Secure Sckets Layer) r SSL with Trust Service Certificate. Encrypt Cnnectin (SSL) This ptin sets a flag in the cnnectin prperties that is used when the cllectin service cnnects t a mnitred server that specifies that SSL is t be used t encrypt the data between the cllectin service and the mnitred SQL Server instance. Fr this ptin t wrk crrectly, the mnitred SQL Server instance needs t have been cnfigured t use SSL encryptin. Trust Server Certificate (Bypass Certificate Validatin) This ptin can nly be selected when the Encrypt Cnnectin (SSL) ptin is selected. This ptin will allw the validatin f the certificate t be skipped when a SQL Server instance establishes a cnnectin. If SSL n the mnitred SQL Server instance is nt cnfigured t use a certificate that the cllectin service trusts, the cnnectin will be rejected unless the Trust Server Certificate ptin has been selected.

51 Select instances t mnitr The Select Servers T Mnitr windw allws yu t select ne r mre SQL Server instances t mnitr in SQLdm. If the name f the SQL Server instance yu want t mnitr des nt appear in the list, enter the name in the space prvided. Yu can als designate specific prts fr yur SQL Server instances by entering a cmma between the instance name and prt number. Fr example: dmain\instance name,prt The Available Licenses field shws yu the number f instances yur current license permits SQLdm t mnitr. Click Next after yu have added all the SQL Server instances t yur list and are ready t cntinue. TIP The Select Servers t Mnitr windw lists all the SQL Server instances prvided by yur dmain cntrller. This list can include unsupprted SQL Server instances. Be sure t select nly SQL Server instances that are supprted by SQLdm.

52 Cnfigure data cllectin The Cnfigure SQL diagnstic manager cllectin windw allws yu t set the cllectin interval and enable the Query Mnitr. What cllectin interval shuld I chse? The cllectin interval yu specify refers t the time SQLdm waits t cllect statistical infrmatin n yur SQL Server instance. This data includes the resurce, sessin, database and tables, query, and service infrmatin. Chsing the apprpriate interval depends n yur specific mnitring needs. When yur SQL Server instance is perfrming prly, yu may want t decrease the cllectin interval s that yu can track changes mre frequently. When mnitring a SQL Server instance that has a very heavy client lad and a large number f databases, yu may want t increase the time perid between cllectins t reduce the pssibility f the frequent cllectins causing a perfrmance impact n yur clients. When d I use the Query Mnitr? The Query Mnitr is a standard SQL Server trace that cllects the events that ccur n yur SQL Server instance ver a perid f time. This ptin can be enabled if yu experience query timeuts r ther perfrmance issues. TIP Enabling the Query Mnitr can cause SQL Server perfrmance degradatin while the Query Mnitr is running, and therefre shuld nly be enabled when diagnsing specific query issues. Once yur query diagnsis is cmplete, yu can disable Query Mnitr n the Mnitred SQL Server Prperties windw (File > Prperties). Fr mre infrmatin abut the Query Mnitr, see SQL Server Bks Online.

53 Select an alert template and tags This windw allws yu t assign an alert template and tags while yu add instances. Alert templates allw yu t cnfigure generic alert settings t apply t yur servers r grups f servers. Tags are labels that allw yu t rganize server instances int meaningful grups. T apply an alert template, select the apprpriate template frm the list. Yu can create an alert template after yu add yur SQL Server instance, and then apply the template t yur server. Yu may select ne r mre existing tags frm the list, r create new nes by clicking Add Tag. What happens if I dn't select an alert template? If yu create an instance befre creating any custm alert templates, SQLdm applies the default alert template autmatically. Yu can then create an alert template and apply it t the server nce the new template is available. What type f tags shuld I create? Tags are cmpletely custmizable fr yur needs. Fr example, yu may want t view nly server instances used by a particular department (like Accunting), in a specific lcatin, r by sme ther methd (like SQL Server versin). Each instance can be assigned multiple tags s that it appears in several different grups.

54 Cnfigure cnsle ptins Yu can specify a number f cnsle ptins in the Cnsle Optins windw that affect verall prduct behavir. T access the Cnsle Optins windw, select Tls > Cnsle Optins frm the SQLdm Cnsle tlbar. The fllwing tabs are available n the Cnsle Optins windw: General Allws yu t set hw ften the cnsle refreshes data, hw chart data is managed, and allws yu t hide the cnsle when minimized. Alerts Allws yu t limit the number f alerts displayed in the Alerts view, which can imprve the perfrmance f the Alerts View when there are a large number f active alerts. Ntificatins Allws yu t cnfigure the way that yu are ntified when alert threshlds are crssed.

55 Define cmmn prperties The ptins n the General tab represent the mst cmmn prperties users can change in the SQLdm Cnsle. Hw shuld I set my refresh intervals? The Refresh Interval refers t the amunt f time the SQLdm Cnsle waits befre gathering data frm the SQLdm Repsitry. There are tw types f refreshes. Each type is assciated with different SQL Cnsle cmpnents: Active View Refresh Refers t the amunt f time the SQLdm Cnsle waits befre refreshing the currently active view. When yu first pen a view, the view is refreshed with the latest data SQLdm has cllected directly frm the mnitred SQL Server instance. Yu may want t lwer the amunt f time between refreshes if yu are trying t diagnse a specific prblem that requires a shrter interval. The interval fr this field can be between ne and 300 secnds. Status and Alerts Refresh Refers t the amunt f time the SQLdm Cnsle waits befre plling every mnitred SQL Server instance and displaying ntificatin pp-ups, updating the mnitred SQL Server instance tree with status changes, and updating the SQLdm Tday view with status changes. The interval fr this field can be between ne and 60 minutes. What happens when I hide the desktp client? The Hide when minimized tggle determines whether SQLdm displays as an active applicatin in yur Windws taskbar. When yu want t pen yur SQLdm Cnsle again, duble-click the Idera SQL diagnstic manager icn in yur taskbar. Enabling r disabling this ptin has n effect n data cllectin r the refresh rate f yur currently active view. Hw shuld I set up the chart ptins? Chart ptins allw yu t determine hw much data is shwn in yur real-time charts. Keep data fr the last This field determines the length f time data is stred in the SQLdm Repsitry. Shw data fr the last This field determines the time perid displayed in real-time charts. The time entered cannt be any lnger than the time specified in the Keep data fr the last field.

56 Cnfigure ntificatin settings The Ntificatins tab allws yu t cnfigure when and hw alert ntificatins are displayed in the SQLdm Cnsle. What happens when I shw alert ntificatins fr state changes? When Shw Alert Ntificatins is selected, pp-up ntificatins will appear in yur taskbar each time a threshld is met. T see what a cnsle alert lks like, click Preview. What state shuld I shw ntificatins fr? Yu can select frm the fllwing alert ntificatin ptins: Always shw cnsle alert ntificatins Selecting this ptin causes alert ntificatins t ccur at every refresh. Only shw cnsle alert ntificatins when a state transitin ccurs Selecting this ptin limits the alert ntificatins yu receive n refreshes t nly thse that have a state change. Never shw cnsle alert ntificatins Selecting this ptin will keep all cnsle ntificatins frm ccurring. Yu will still receive all alerts and T D items yu have cnfigured. Nte that beginning with SQLdm 7.0, the T D feature is available nly t users wh had T D activated in an earlier 6.x versin. SQLdm 7.1 des nt supprt this feature fr new users. This setting is purely dependent upn yur particular needs and can be mdified at any pint. If yu are receiving t many ntificatins, cnsider limiting ntificatins t nly ccur when there is a alert state transitin change. On the ther hand, if yu are mnitring a prblematic SQL Server and want t knw precisely when a threshld is met, cnsider mnitring all three states. Hw d the ntificatin ppup settings wrk? Ntificatins appear in yur Windws taskbar and lk very similar t a Micrsft Outlk ntificatin.

57 Cnfigure help settings The settings in this windw allw yu t cntrl what ccurs when yu click a metric n the Dashbard view. Yu can chse frm the fllwing ptins: Shw help ppup Select this ptin t have infrmatinal help display when yu click a metric item. Drill dwn t the assciated view Select this ptin t g directly t the view assciated with the metric. These ptins determine what happens when yu left-click a metric. Yu can always right-click a metric and chse t see the Help, the details fr the metric, r cnfigure the assciated alerts. When d help pp-ups ccur? Help pp-ups give yu infrmatin n particular metrics and the reasn fr any elevated status levels. This infrmatin can help yu determine why elevated status levels exist s that yu can diagnse prblems with yur SQL Server instance.

58 Set yur repsitry grming schedule The Grming Optins windw allws yu t schedule and cnfigure SQLdm Repsitry grming. Grming is the prcess f deleting metrics stred in the SQLdm Repsitry that are lder than a given date and time. It is imprtant t grm data frm yur Repsitry t ptimize the perfrmance f prcesses such as reprt generatin and data cllectin. TIP Yu can limit the amunt f data stred in the SQLdm Repsitry by lwering the number f days data is stred. This is particularly imprtant when mnitring a large number f servers r when string Query infrmatin at a lw threshld. What Grming ptins are available? Yu can set the time SQLdm will grm the Repsitry and hw many days yur metrics, sessin details and queries, inactive alerts, and cmpleted T Ds are saved in the Repsitry. In additin, yu can select hw ften query data is aggregated and hw ften that data is grmed frm the SQLdm Repsitry. The current grming status is listed at the bttm f the Grming Optins windw. Hw d I access the Grming Optins windw? T pen the Grming Optins windw, select Tls > Grming Optins frm the tlbar menu.

59 Use custm cunters t track metrics SQL diagnstic manager, by default, displays a wide variety f the mst cmmn SQL Server and Operating System perfrmance metrics. In additin t prviding these cmmn metrics, custm cunters prvide the ability t add additinal perfrmance metrics t the SQLdm cnsle t be used fr histrical trending, n-demand mnitring, and schedule refresh alerting. Hw d I create a custm cunter? T add a custm cunter: 1. Select Administratin in the navigatin pane. 2. Select Custm Cunters. 3. If this is yur first time t access this page, click Click here t add a new custm cunter nw. If yu have accessed this page befre, click Add. 4. Click Next n the Add Custm Cunter wizard Welcme page. 5. Select a cunter type, and then click Next. 6. Select the cunter yu want t mnitr, and then click Next. 7. Select the cunter calculatin type and scale factr, and then click Next. 8. Type a name fr the custm cunter, select a Categry, add a Descriptin, and then click Next. 9. Cnfigure yur alert settings related t the new custm cunter, and then click Next. 10. Click Finish. What custm cunters can I add t the SQLdm interface? Yu can add the fllwing types f metrics: All Windws System Cunters, including all Perfmn and WMI cunters Any SQL Server System Cunter stred in the sysperfinf system table Any numerical value yu wuld like t return frm a custm SQL script TIP In additin t prviding all f the abve cunters, yu can add any additinal cunters cntained in a new Windws r SQL Server Service Pack. This allws yu the flexibility t mnitr any metric that is imprtant t yur enterprise. Where can I find a list f Operating System cunters? Yu can find a list f cunters by searching fr "Windws Perfrmance Cunters" n technet.micrsft.cm. What kind f custm SQL scripts can I enter? Custm SQL scripts can be used t mnitr metrics that are nt cnnected t system r SQL cunters, under-utilized SQL 2005 DMVs as well as metrics that are very specific t yur envirnment, such as rwcunt fr a prductin table. TIP SQLdm des nt scrub custm SQL batches fr SQL Injectin prtectin. Entering custm SQL scripts is an advanced feature that shuld be used with care. The g cmmand is nt a Transact-SQL statement and cannt be used in custm SQL batches. The g cmmand is a batch separatr fr Management Studi, Query Analyzer, sqlcmb, and sql. Where d my custm cunters appear whenever I add them? Custm cunters appear in the fllwing places in the SQLdm cnsle:

60 Alert Cnfiguratin windw Yur new custm cunters appear in the Alert Cnfiguratin and the Default Alert Cnfiguratin windws in the Custm categry. Yu can edit the alert threshlds, and even decide whether yu want an alert assciated with the new cunter. Server Details view The Server Details view lists all the metrics mnitred by SQL diagnstic manager, including all yur new custm cunters. Yu can filter this view t display nly yur custm cunters by selecting the Custm Cunters radi-buttn in the Filter ribbn. This windw can be accessed either by selecting details n the Server view r by duble-clicking Custm Cunters in the Servers tree. Custm Cunters table Yu can see a list f all yur custm cunters in the Custm Cunters table n the Administratin windw. In additin t viewing a list f custm cunters, yu can add a new cunter, edit a cunter, delete a cunter, test a cunter, r link a cunter t a SQL Server instance fr mnitring.

61 Add a custm cunter Custm cunters are Windws Operating System r SQL Server metrics that are nt mnitred, by default, by SQL diagnstic manager. In additin t Windws Operating System and SQL Server metrics, yu can enter T-SQL scripts t mnitr any variable in yur envirnment. Once added t the SQLdm interface, yu can mnitr the results, view histrical trending f the metric, cnfigure alerts and receive ntificatins n them, and generate reprts based n cllected data.

62 Select cunter type The Select Cunter Type windw allws yu t pick frm the fllwing cunter types: Windws System Cunter Select this ptin t pick frm cunters that include bth thse available in Windws System Perfrmance Mnitr (Perf- Mn) and Windws Management Instrumentatin (WMI) perfrmance cunter types. SQL Server System Cunter Select this ptin t pick frm cunters that are gathered via standard T-SQL frm SQL Server. Custm SQL Script Select this ptin t enter a custm T-SQL script t mnitr variables such as thse which are nt cnnected t the Operating System r SQL Server cunters r metrics that are very specific t yur envirnment such as a rw cunt n a particular prductin table.

63 Select Windws system cunter The Select Windws System Cunter windw allws yu t select the cunter yu want frm a list ppulated frm thse currently available n an existing mnitred SQL Server instance, r yu can enter the cunter infrmatin manually. What d I d if I want t select the cunter frm the list? As yu select frm a ppulated list frm thse currently available n an existing mnitred SQL Server instance, the next drpdwn list will ppulate (filtered by yur selectin). This allws yu t quickly find the specific cunter yu want t add t SQLdm. 1. Select whether yu want t ppulate the list with cunters that are cntained in PerfMn, r ppulate it with every WMI cunter. 2. Pick the SQL Server instance t ppulate cunter infrmatin frm the drp-dwn list. 3. Select the bject name frm the drp-dwn list. 4. Select the name f the specific cunter yu want t add frm the drp-dwn list. 5. Select the instance frm the drp-dwn list. The instance name is used t distinguish bjects f a given type. Fr example, _Ttal refers t all instances, a drive letter such as C: fr a specific disk drive, r the name f an applicatin. TIP Click the Details buttn fr infrmatin n the bject name and cunter name yu have selected. What d I d if I want t enter a cunter manually? If yu have the cunter infrmatin available, yu can enter the infrmatin quickly by simply pasting r typing the Object Name, Cunter Name, and Instance name int their assciated fields. The cunter infrmatin entered must be the exact cmplicated name r the cunter will nt wrk crrectly. Fr example, t enter the Prcessr bject name (as seen in PerfMn) the prgrammatic name entry culd be the fllwing depending n the system cnfiguratin: Win32_PerfFrmattedData_PerfOS_Prcessr TIP Custm cunter prgrammatic names can be fund n Micrsft Tech- Net.

64 Select SQL Server system cunter The Select SQL Server System Cunter windw allws yu t select the cunter yu want frm a list ppulated frm thse currently available n an existing mnitred SQL Server r yu can enter the cunter infrmatin manually. What d I d if I want t select the cunter frm the list? As yu select frm a ppulated list frm thse currently available n an existing mnitred SQL Server instance, the next drpdwn list will ppulate (filtered by yur selectin). This allws yu t quickly find the specific cunter yu want t add t SQLdm. 1. Pick the SQL Server instance t ppulate cunter infrmatin frm the drp-dwn list. 2. Select the bject name frm the drp-dwn list. 3. Select the name f the specific cunter yu want t add frm the drp-dwn list. 4. Select the instance (if applicable) frm the drp-dwn list. The instance name is what distinguishes it frm ther similar bjects. What d I d if I want t enter a cunter manually? If yu have the cunter infrmatin available, yu can enter the infrmatin quickly by simply pasting r typing the Object Name, Cunter Name, and Instance name int their assciated fields. The cunter infrmatin entered must be exact r the cunter will nt wrk crrectly. What d I d if there are n cunters in the drp-dwn list? If n cunters appear in the drp-dwn list either the cunters have nt been installed r they may have been disabled by a recent Windws Service Pack. Fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric, see SQL diagnstic manager cannt lad the perfrmance cunters needed fr the statistics view pane - Slutin # Idera Slutin available at the Custmer Service Prtal ( Why des my SQL cunter keep grwing? Many SQL Server cunter values start at zer when a server starts and then grw persistently frm there, including mst f the values in the sysperfinf system table. Fr example, the Buffer Manager Page Lkups/Sec cunter in the value cllected mde will always shw the ttal number f page lkups since the server was first started, while when in the value per secnd mde it will shw the number f lkups per secnd during the mnitred perid.

65 Prvide custm SQL script The Prvide Custm SQL Script windw allws yu t enter r paste a T-SQL script fr yur custm cunter. Fr infrmatin n T-SQL scripts, see SQL Server Bks Online. Refer t the fllwing tips when using custm SQL Scripts: Dangerus r destructive T-SQL that is entered as a custm cunter will be executed as entered. This culd have a negative impact n the linked mnitred SQL Server instances. The g cmmand is nt a Transact-SQL statement and cannt be used in custm SQL batches. The g cmmand is a batch separatr fr Management Studi, Query Analyzer, sqlcmd, and sql. Custm cunter scripts run at every scheduled refresh and n-demand n the Custm Cunters view. Fr best perfrmance, custm scripts shuld run in under 30 secnds. If the script takes lnger than 2 minutes t execute, timeuts may ccur. Custm SQL scripts must return a single result set with a single numeric field. Additinal fields r nn-numeric values will result in an errr. Custm SQL scripts are displayed in Queries tab with "User Defined Cunter" in their applicatin name. The fllwing ptins are set by default fr custm cunter scripts. If yu need t use a different value, particularly anther transactin islatin level, yu shuld add the apprpriate SET statement t the beginning f the script. set transactin islatin level read uncmmitted set lck_timeut set implicit_transactins ff set language us_english set cursr_clse_n_cmmit ff set query_gvernr_cst_limit 0 set numeric_rundabrt ff

66 Specify cunter value The Custm Cunter Value windw allws yu t select the type f calculatin used by yur cunter and set a scale factr s that yur cunter infrmatin displays values in their crrect frmat. While the Scale drp-dwn list displays the same scale factrs available in PerfMn, yu can als type in a custm scale factr t use. Custm Calculatin Type Chse t either have yur cunter display the value cllected r calculate the value per secnd between refreshes. Custmize Scale Factr Select a custm scale t cnvert the value int a mre manageable number. What are sme examples f scale factrs? The fllwing table cvers sme cnversin factrs that will allw yu t precisely cnvert cmmn units: Cllected Value Desired Value Scale Factr Kilbyte Byte 1024 Megabyte Byte Megabyte Kilbyte 1024 Gigabyte Kilbyte Terabyte Megabyte Terabyte Gigabyte 1024 Byte Kilbyte Byte Megabyte Kilbyte Megabyte Kilbyte Gigabyte Megabyte Gigabyte Megabyte Terabyte Gigabyte Terabyte Kilbyte SQL Server Page Megabyte SQL Server Page 128 Gigabyte SQL Server Page SQL Server Page Kilbyte 8 SQL Server page Megabyte SQL Server Page Gigabyte Kilbyte SQL Server Extent

67 Cllected Value Desired Value Scale Factr Megabyte Gigabyte SQL Server Extent SQL Server Extent SQL Server Extent SQL Server Extent SQL Server Extent 16 Kilbyte Megabyte Gigabyte

68 Specify cunter definitin The Custm Cunter Definitin windw is where yu name, assign t a categry, and enter a descriptin f yur new custm cunter. Hw is the infrmatin I enter used in SQLdm? The infrmatin yu enter n the Custm Cunter Definitin windw appears in varius places in the SQLdm interface. Name The name yu give yur new custm cunter is the mst imprtant way t distinguish yur custm cunters. Yu shuld give them a name that directly relates t the infrmatin mnitred. Categry The categry yu assign t yur new custm cunter is imprtant fr rganizing yur custm cunters, if yu have many, n the Custm Cunters windw and n the Alert Cnfiguratin windw. Descriptin The descriptin yu give yur custm cunter is an imprtant way f distinguishing yur custm cunters if the name yu give them des nt prvide enugh f a difference. TIP Once yur custm cunter has been created, yu cannt change the name r categry the cunter has been assigned.

69 Cnfigure alert settings fr this cunter The Cnfigure Alert Settings windw allws yu t cnfigure hw SQLdm uses and mnitrs yur new custm cunter infrmatin. Cnfigure Alert Evaluatin This ptin allws yu cnfigure whether lwer values are wrse than higher values such the percent f free disk space n a drive, r higher values are wrse than lwer values such as the percentage f free memry used. Cnfigure Alert Threshlds The infrmatinal, warning, and critical threshlds yu enter dictate the values that trigger alerts. Once cnfigured, yu can change these values n the Alert Cnfiguratin windw. Hw d I cnfigure a custm respnse when an alert is generated by SQLdm? SQLdm allws yu t cnfigure when and hw alerts generate respnses. Yu can select frm the fllwing alert respnses (prviders): Send an t a persn r grup f peple Lg an event in the Windws Event Lg Enable the Query Mnitr Execute a prgram r utility Send an event t yur Netwrk Management tl Execute a SQL Agent Jb Execute a Script Create a T D (Nte that beginning with SQLdm 7.0, the T D feature is available nly t users wh had T D activated in an earlier 6.x versin. SQLdm 7.1 des nt supprt this feature fr new users.) T cnfigure a custm respnse when an alert is generated, select Tls > Alert Actins and Respnses frm the cnsle tlbar.

70 Edit a custm cunter The Edit Custm Cunter wizard allws yu t edit yur custm cunter settings. T edit a custm cunter select it frm the list n the Custm Cunters windw and click the Edit buttn. TIP The nly custm cunter infrmatin yu cannt change is the name and categry yu have assigned it.

71 Delete a custm cunter Deleting a custm cunter frm SQLdm remves it frm the interface and stps cllectin. Select a custm cunter n the Custm Cunters windw and click Delete t remve it frm SQLdm.

72 Test yur custm cunter The Test Custm Cunter windw allws yu t verify that the custm cunter can be cllected n the SQL Server instances yu have linked it t and that the value returned is the value expected. A successful test displays the value f the metric cllected, while a failed test prvides the assciated failure details. TIP Cmmn causes fr failed custm cunter tests include inaccurate cunter infrmatin entered manually and cunters that d nt exist n a particular SQL Server instance.

73 Link custm cunter t mnitred instance The Link Custm Cunter windw allws yu t select the mnitred SQL Server instances upn which yu want yur custm cunter t appear. Select Server tags frm the Tags drp-dwn list r chse New tag frm the list. Use the Add and Remve buttns t select the SQL Server instances t link t yur custm cunter and click OK t save yur changes. Can I autmatically add a custmer cunter t a new registered SQL Server instance? Yes. By using links and tags, yu can set SQLdm t autmatically add any custmer cunter t a newly-registered SQL Server instance. T set SQLdm t autmatically add a custmer cunter t a new registered SQL Server instance: 1. Create a custm cunter if the apprpriate cunter des nt exist. 2. Create a tag if the apprpriate tag des nt exit. 3. Link a custmer cunter t a tag by selecting the custm cunter, and then clicking Link. Yu can include mre than ne custm cunter per tag. 4. Select the tag yu want t use, and then click OK. The custm cunter is nw assciated with the tag. 5. Select the tag yu just linked when adding a new SQL Server instance.

74 Wrk with tags Tags are custmizable labels that allw yu t rganize and view yur mnitred resurces in a manner best suited t yur needs. Yu can assign tags t mnitred SQL Server instances, custm cunters, and permissins. By creating and assigning tags t different bjects, yu can better manage hw SQLdm presents infrmatin. Fr example, yu may create an "Accunting" tag fr all SQL Server instances used by the Accunting department. Yu culd then cpy alert cnfiguratin and assign custm cunters and permissins t all the instances labeled "Accunting." Tags are als accessible t all users. This gives yu greater freedm, allwing users t wrk with the same tags acrss all SQLdm cnsles.

75 Manage tags The Manage tags windw allws yu t Add, Edit and Remve Tags. Fr mre infrmatin n Tags and their functinality, see Wrking with tags. TIP This windw is nly available t SQLdm Administratrs. Hw d I access the Manage Tags windw? T access the Manage Tags windw: 1. Select File. 2. Select Manage Tags. What actins are available? The Manage Tags windw shws a list f all existing tags. Frm here, yu can: TIP Mdify the list f servers, custm cunters, and permissins assciated with a tag Create a new tag Edit an existing tag Remve a tag Remving a tag des nt delete items assciated with that tag.

76 Add a new tag The Create Tags windw allws yu t create and assign a tag while creating an instance. Tags are labels that allw yu t rganize server instances int meaningful grups. Yu may select ne r mre existing tags frm the list, r create new nes by clicking Create Tags. What type f tags shuld I create? Tags are custmizable fr yur needs. Fr example, yu may want t view nly server instances used by a particular department, in a specific lcatin, r by sme ther methd, such as SQL Server versin. Each instance can be assigned multiple tags s that it appears in several different grups.

77 Edit a tag The Tag Prperties windw allws yu t view and change the prperties f an existing Tag. T access the Tag Prperties windw, right-click a Tag and select Tag Prperties. The fllwing infrmatin is available and editable n the Tag Prperties windw: Servers The Servers tab lists the SQL Server instances mnitred by SQLdm and allws yu t select r deselect the servers included in the tag. Custm Cunters The Custm Cunters tab allws yu t chse the custm cunters yu want t include in yur tag. Applicatin Security The Applicatin security tab allws yu t select the applicatin security permissins yu want t apply t yur tag.

78 Imprt histrical data frm a SQLdm 4.x installatin The Imprt wizard allws yu t imprt histrical data frm yur SQLdm 4.x Metrics Repsitry int the SQLdm Repsitry. T pen the Imprt wizard, select File > Imprt frm the Tlbar menu. TIP Fr mre infrmatin n the SQLdm upgrade prcess, see the Upgrading SQLdm Technical Slutin in the dcumentatin flder f yur SQLdm installatin. What histrical data can I update? Yu can nly imprt histrical data frm SQL Server 2000 r SQL Server 2005 instances that are mnitred by SQLdm 5.x and registered in SQLdm 4.x

79 Specify the SQLdm Repsitry The Specify SQL diagnstic manager Repsitry windw allws yu t select the SQL Server instance and database f the SQLdm Repsitry yu want t cnnect t. What des the Test buttn d? The Test buttn lets yu cnfirm that SQLdm is able t cnnect t the Repsitry and use the credentials entered.

80 Select instances t imprt The Select SQL Servers windw allws yu t select the eligible SQL Server instances yu want t imprt previusly cllected data int the new SQLdm Repsitry. T select a SQL Server instance, click the SQL Server instance name and click Add. After yu have selected all the eligible SQL Server instances t imprt, click Next t cntinue.

81 Specify imprt date The Specify Imprt Date windw allws yu t enter the date yu want t imprt back t. If yu are imprting histrical data frm multiple SQL Server instances, yu must select a date that is lder than the ldest date in the Current As Of date fr any f the imprted SQL Server instances. Hw can I reduce the perfrmance impact when imprting a large amunt f data? If yu are imprting a large amunt f data, r are imprting data frm a large number f SQL Server instances, it is recmmended that yu imprt backwards in small steps (such a daily) t limit the perfrmance impact f the imprt prcess.

82 Verify yur imprt settings The Imprt Verificatin windw lists which SQL Server instances and assciated dates yu are imprting histrical data. If the settings are crrect, click Next t begin the imprt prcess.

83 View the imprt status The SQL diagnstic manager Imprt Wizard Status windw displays the verall prgress f yur histrical data imprt and any status messages. T hide the status windw and receive a ppup ntificatin message when the imprt has cmpleted, click Hide and Ntify When Cmplete.

84 Mnitr SQL Server Perfrmance SQLdm allws yu t analyze the perfrmance f yur mnitred SQL Server instances frm My Views and frm the Dashbard view. See the general status f all yur mnitred SQL Server instances The SQLdm Tday view allws yu t view the status f all yur mnitred SQL Server instances, including a listing f all yur active alerts. Get an verview f a grup f SQL Server instances My Views allws yu t mnitr either specific grups f SQL Server instances, r all grups. This verview includes mnitrs that allw yu t view several imprtant specifics, see at-a-glance if there are any prblems, and drill dwn t detailed metrics fr each cmpnent n the SQL Server instance. Get an verview f a specific SQL Server instance The Dashbard view prvides a graphical representatin f the activity n yur SQL Server instance. This dashbard allws yu t diagnse issues that are inter-related, using quick links t see the assciated details and review pssible slutins t specific issues. Interact with the selected SQL Server instance using Idera Newsfeed On each server view, yu can interact with the selected SQL Server instance by either: Viewing the server prfile Psting t the server's wall Fllwing the server Fr mre infrmatin, see the Idera Newsfeed Help.

85 Mnitr instances The Overview tab cntains the fllwing views: Dashbard view where yu can see an verview f the instance. Details view that lets yu create charts with the specific data items yu need. Cnfiguratin view that allws yu t view the cnfiguratin infrmatin f yur SQL Server. Active Alerts view where yu can see all utstanding alerts fr this instance.

86 Navigate t yur SQL Server instance The Server tree cntains all the SQL Server instances fr the selected view, and allws yu t drill dwn t the specific SQL Server cmpnents. Selecting these cmpnents pens crrespnding views, prviding detailed infrmatin. The Server tree als displays tags, which are a way f labeling and rganizing servers. The tree shws the defined tags and highlights when servers within the tag are in an alert state. Tags can be selected and used t shw a filtered view f the servers within that tag. Hw can I view alerts n the Server tree? SQL Server instances in the Servers tree als display status icns. When a SQL Server instance has a warning r critical metric assciated with it yu can hver ver the Server name and view the tp three assciated alerts. This allws yu t priritize yur SQL Server instances and the wrk that needs t be perfrmed. What infrmatin des the Overview tab shw? When yu select a SQL Server instance in the Servers tree, the Overview tab pens. The Overview tab cntains the fllwing ptins: Dashbard The Dashbard view is where yu can see the status f many f the ptentially related metrics graphically. Details The Details view lets yu view the values f each data item cllected and create charts with the specific data items yu need. Cnfiguratin The Cnfiguratin view allws yu t view and cntrl the peratinal cnfiguratin f the mnitred SQL Server. What else can I d frm the Servers tree? By right-clicking a SQL Server instance in the Servers tree yu can perfrm the fllwing actins: Open Opens the Dashbard view fr the selected instance. Refresh Gathers the alert status and refreshes the tree view infrmatin fr the selected server. Delete Allws yu t delete the SQL Server instance frm yur SQLdm installatin. When yu select Delete, SQLdm displays a message asking whether yu want t retain the cllected data fr the SQL Server instance, and it als allws yu t cancel ut f the deletin prcess. TIP Yu cannt retrieve cllected data nce it is deleted frm the SQLdm Repsitry. Use the Delete ptin with care. Maintenance Mde Allws yu t take an individually mnitred SQL Server instance ffline fr scheduled maintenance r ther reasns.

87 Cnfigure Alerts Allws yu t specify the alert criteria fr each cllected metric n the selected SQL Server instance. Prperties Allws yu t view and edit the cllectin prperties f yur SQL Server instance.

88 Get the SQL Server perfrmance Overview The Dashbard view cntains a graphical representatin f the activity n yur SQL Server instance. The Dashbard view is structured t nt nly display the status f yur SQL Server instance, but it allws yu t diagnse where prblems riginate. Each dashbard pane includes additinal infrmatin specific t the metrics within that pane. Hver yur muse cursr ver an area within a chart n which yu want t get actual statistics. Click a specific metric t drill dwn fr mre detailed infrmatin. By using the ptins in the menu available when yu right-click ver an area, yu can cnfigure alerts, view assciated help tpics and details, print, save the image, r exprt the dashbard t Micrsft Excel as a.csv file. Hw is the Dashbard view rganized? The Dashbard view is rganized t display all the key metrics cllected by SQLdm by categry. The main categries f data shwn n the Dashbard view include the fllwing: Cache CPU The Cache dashbard tracks the database and prcedure prcesses using a buffer pl f memry n yur mnitred SQL Server instance, and includes the fllwing charts and gauges: Page Life Expectancy Areas Hit Ratis The CPU dashbard includes key CPU metrics fr yur SQL Server instance and the cmputer that hsts the instance. The metrics displayed in CPU include the fllwing charts and gauges: Databases Disk Usage Chart Prcessr Queue Length Call Rates The Databases dashbard includes key metrics cvering the health f the databases n yur mnitred SQL Server instance. The metrics displayed in Databases include the fllwing charts and gauges: I/O Stall Lg Flushes Reads Transactins Writes The Disk dashbard includes key metrics that mnitr the health f the disk f yur mnitred SQL Server instance. The metrics displayed in Disk include the fllwing charts and gauges: Latency

89 Thrughput SQL Server Physical I/O Lck Waits The Lck Waits dashbard tracks the ttal number waits caused when a task is waiting t acquire a lck n yur mnitred SQL Server. Memry The Memry dashbard includes key Memry metrics fr yur SQL Server instance and the cmputer that hsts the instance. The metrics displayed in Memry include the fllwing charts: Usage Paging Netwrk The Netwrk dashbard tracks the perfrmance f the netwrk cnnectin being used by yur mnitred SQL Server, and includes the fllwing chart and gauge: Thrughput Respnse Time Server Waits The Server Waits dashbard tracks the ttal number and time spent n waits affecting yur mnitred SQL Server. Sessins The Sessins dashbard includes sessin-specific data items. The metrics displayed in Sessins include the fllwing chart and gauge: Activity & Blcking Clients What d the clrs n the Dashbard view signify? The fllwing clrs are assciated with a status fr each f the prvided panes. Gray Indicates the status f the data is nrmal, r within the threshlds assigned t the metric. Yellw Red Indicates the status f the data is at a warning level, r utside the threshld f nrmal but nt yet at the critical status. Indicates the status f the data is at a critical level and requires immediate actin. Why des a metric have n value? If a metric n the Dashbard has n value, r displays as blank, this means SQLdm has nt been able t cllect the crrespnding cunter. This can happen due t ne f the fllwing reasns: The SQLdm Cnsle has nt captured the metrics. It can take up t tw refreshes fr this t ccur. OLE Autmatin Prcedures are disabled. SQLdm requires OLE Autmatin Prcedures t cllect data via WMI.

90 OLE Autmatin Prcedures are unavailable. SQLdm is unable t lcate required OLE Autmatin Stred Prcedures. WMI Service is nt running. SQLdm requires that the WMI service be running n the cmputer that hsts the SQL Server instance in rder t cllect OS metrics. The cunters d nt exist n this SQL Server instance. Yu can enable OS metrics mnitring t track the perfrmance f the cmputers n which yur mnitred SQL Server instances are hsted. Hw ften is the infrmatin n the Dashbard view refreshed? The Dashbard view is refreshed accrding t the time set in the Server View Refresh field n the Cnsle Optins windw, which is accessible by clicking Tls > Cnsle Optins.

91 Cache dashbard The Cache dashbard tracks the database and prcedure prcesses using a buffer pl f memry n yur mnitred SQL Server instance. Unexpected spikes in the buffer and prcedure cache may alert yu t check that yu have enugh memry fr the current pl t functin prperly. Chrnically high cache metrics may indicate the need fr server maintenance, query tuning, r index updates t better handle the nging wrklad. Page Life Expectancy chart The Page Life Expectancy chart prvides the time in secnds that a page remains in the cache r buffer pl. The lnger yur page stays in the cache, the mre likely the chance that SQL Server will find that data quickly withut a read f physical media and minimize prcessing resurce use. Use the Page Life Expectancy Alert t warn yu f issues. Areas chart The Areas chart display the usage in megabytes f each type f cache in use. Metric Database Free Prcedure Cache Other Why it is imprtant Indicates the amunt f space used by database prcesses. A lw amunt f free cache indicates a higher risk f perfrmance issues. Indicates the amunt f space used t stre query plans. Indicates the amunt f space used by ther prcesses. Hit Ratis gauge The Cache Hit Ratis gauge displays the hit rates f the Buffer and Prcedure cache in this SQL Server instance. Use the Prcedure Cache Hit Rati Alert t warn yu f issues. Available Alerts Page Life Expectancy Alert Prcedure Cache Hit Rati Alert

92 CPU dashbard The CPU dashbard tracks the perfrmance f the prcessr being used by yur mnitred SQL Server. Unexpected spikes in CPU usage and call rates may warn yu abut the beginning f a serius perfrmance issue. Chrnically high CPU metrics may indicate the need fr server maintenance, query tuning, r index updates t better handle the nging wrklad. Usage chart The CPU Usage chart displays the percentage f prcessing pwer in use (n the cmputer that hsts the SQL Server instance) ver a perid f time. The CPU view n the Resurces view allws yu t track yur CPU usage ver a perid f time, alng with ther key CPU statistics. Metric Why it is imprtant SQL usage A higher SQL usage indicates that SQL Server may be spending t much time prcessing queries. Ttal usage A high ttal CPU usage indicates that this server may nt have enugh resurces t adequately prcess its current wrklad. Prcessr Queue Length gauge The CPU Prcessr Queue Length gauge displays the current value f the prcessr queue length metric. Use this metric t determine hw much wrk is waiting t be dne by this server. A high prcessr queue culd indicate a blcking sessin r ther perfrmance issues. Call Rates chart The CPU Call Rates chart breaks dwn the prcessr's wrklad int the number f batches, cmpilatins, and transactins cmpleted each secnd, giving yu a detailed view f which activities are resurce-intensive. Metric Batches/sec Cmpiles/sec Re-Cmpiles/sec Why it is imprtant A high thrughput rate indicates a higher risk f netwrk, CPU, and resurce issues as the SQL Server perfrmance degrades. A high number f cmpilatins (greater than 100 per secnd) can indicate a high server wrklad r that there is mre recmpilatin verhead than necessary. A high re-cmpilatin rate may be a sign f excessive re-cmpilatin verhead. Transactins/sec A high rate f transactins indicates a higher risk f resurce issues, such as blcks r lcks, due t the heavier wrklad. Available alerts OS Prcessr Time Alert Prcessr Queue Length Alert SQL Server CPU Usage Alert

93 Databases dashbard The Databases dashbard tracks the perfrmance f the databases n yur mnitred SQL Server. Unexpected spikes in database usage may warn yu abut the beginning f a serius perfrmance issue. This feature ffers a number f different metric sets based n yur preference, which allws yu t view yur database transactins, lg flushes, reads, writes, r I/O stalls. Fr each metric set, yu can view a list f yur tp 100 databases srted by current usage f that metric, and a bar representing the relative size f the assciated database. A trends chart displays the same data ver a perid f time fr nly yur tp five databases. I/O stall chart (ms/sec) The I/O Stall ms/sec chart displays the ttal time per secnd (in millisecnds) that the databases n yur SQL Server instance were waiting n an I/O t cmplete. Chrnically high I/O stall metrics may indicate a disk bttleneck. Lg flushes chart (per secnd) The Lg Flushes/sec chart displays the number f lg flushes perfrmed per secnd and usually matches the number f transactins per secnd. If yu experience a disk bttleneck, review t see if yur lg flushes greatly utnumbers yur transactins. Reads chart (per secnd) The Reads/sec chart displays the number f reads per secnd perfrmed by the databases n yur SQL Server instance. Transactins chart (per secnd) The Transactins/sec chart displays the number f transactins per secnd ccurring n the databases n yur SQL Server instance. Writes chart (per secnd) The Writes/secchart displays the number f writes per secnd perfrmed by the databases n yur SQL Server instance.

94 Disk dashbard The Disk dashbard tracks the perfrmance f the disk being used by yur mnitred SQL Server. Unexpected spikes in latency, thrughput, r SQL Server IO may warn yu abut the beginning f a serius perfrmance issue. Chrnically high disk metrics may indicate smething I dn't knw. Use the Disk view n the Resurces tab t track several key disk statistics ver a perid f time. Latency chart The Disk Latency chart plts the average time (in millisecnds) required t cmplete disk reads and writes, tracking the disk IO speed ver time. Metric Average Disk ms/read Average Disk ms/write Why it is imprtant Higher disk read times impact the ability f SQL queries t retrieve data frm yur databases. Higher disk write times impact the ability f SQL queries t update yur databases, frm simple text clumn mdificatins t drpping tables. Thrughput chart The Disk Thrughput chart plts the number f disk reads and writes ver time. Metric Disk reads/sec Disk writes/sec Why it is imprtant A high number f disk reads may indicate that the SQL Server is executing prly-perfrming queries. A high number f disk writes may indicate that the SQL Server is running lw n allcated memry. SQL Server Physical I/O chart The SQL Server Physical I/O chart breaks dwn the SQL Server thrughput int its key cmpnent pieces, giving yu a detailed view f hw well SQL Server is prcessing yur data requests and updates. Metric Checkpint writes Lazy writer writes Page Reads Page Writes Why it is imprtant A high number f checkpint writes may indicate that pages are nt being written t disk quickly enugh fr ptimal perfrmance. A high number f lazy writer writes may indicate that the SQL Server is running lw n allcated memry. A high number f page reads may indicate that the SQL Server is executing inefficient queries r that the database indexes shuld be ptimized. A high number f page writes may indicate that the SQL Server is executing inefficient queries r that the database indexes shuld be ptimized.

95 Metric Read ahead reads Why it is imprtant A high number f page writes may indicate that query executin plan shuld be tuned r that the disk shuld be defragmented. Available Alerts Average Disk Millisecnds Per Read Alert Average Disk Millisecnds Per Write Alert Disk Reads (Per Secnd) Alert Disk Writes (Per Secnd) Alert

96 Lck Waits dashbard The Lck Waits dashbard tracks the ttal number waits caused when a task is waiting t acquire a lck n yur mnitred SQL Server. Unexpected spikes in the number f lck waits may warn yu abut the beginning f a serius perfrmance issue. Chrnically high lck wait numbers may indicate the need fr server maintenance, query tuning, r index updates t better handle the nging wrklad. TIP Lck Waits chart data is available nly fr mnitred servers using SQL Server Fr SQL Server 2005 and abve users, SQLdm mnitrs server waits. Lck Waits chart The Lck Waits chart displays the number f waits and the request type ccurring. Metric Database Extent Key Page RID Table Why it is imprtant Indicates the time waiting fr a database lck. Indicates the time waiting fr an extent lck. Indicates the time waiting fr a key lck. Indicates the time waiting fr a page lck. Indicates the time waiting fr a relative identifier (RID) lck. Indicates the time waiting fr a table lck.

97 Memry dashbard The Memry dashbard tracks the usage and availability f memry n yur mnitred SQL Server cmputer. Unexpected spikes in memry usage may warn yu abut the beginning f a serius perfrmance issue. Chrnically high memry metrics may indicate the need fr server maintenance, query tuning, r ther diagnstics t better handle the nging wrklad. Use the Memry view n the Resurces tab t track key memry statistics ver a perid f time. Usage chart The Memry Usage chart cmpares the amunt f memry allcated t and used by SQL Server t the ttal memry cnsumed n this cmputer. Metric SQL allcated SQL used Ttal used Why it is imprtant Indicates hw much available memry has been allcated fr SQL Server. Cmpare this metric t hw much memry is actually being used by SQL Server. A higher SQL memry percentage indicates that yu may have prly perfrming queries r a fragmented database. A higher ttal memry percentage indicates that the verall wrklad f the SQL Server cmputer is t intensive fr the available resurces. Paging chart The Memry Paging chart plts the number f swapped pages per secnd, ver time, as calculated by the memry paging metric. Available Alerts O/S Memry Usage (Percent) Alert O/S Paging Alert SQL Memry Usage (Percent) Alert

98 Netwrk dashbard The Netwrk dashbard tracks the perfrmance f the netwrk cnnectin being used by yur mnitred SQL Server. Unexpected spikes in packet rates and respnse times may warn yu abut the beginning f a serius perfrmance issue. Chrnically high netwrk metrics may indicate excessive netwrk traffic r a high server wrklad, which may require yu t mve sme mnitred instances t ther cmputers t free up netwrk resurces and balance the wrklad. Thrughput chart The Netwrk Thrughput chart plts hw many packets are being sent frm and received n this cmputer ver time. Metric Packets received/sec Packets sent/sec Why it is imprtant A cnsistently high rate may indicate that the packet size is t small. A cnsistently high rate may indicate that the packet size is t small. Respnse Time gauge The Respnse Time gauge displays the time in millisecnds SQL diagnstic manager currently needs t send a simple SQL cmmand t the SQL Server instance, have it prcessed, and receive the returned result set. This value crrespnds t the SQL Server Respnse Time metric. Available Alerts SQL Server Respnse Time Alert

99 Server Waits dashbard The Server Waits dashbard tracks the ttal number and time spent n waits affecting yur mnitred SQL Server. Unexpected spikes in the number f server waits may warn yu abut the beginning f a serius perfrmance issue. Chrnically high server wait times may indicate the need fr server maintenance, query tuning, r index updates t better handle the nging wrklad. TIP Server Waits chart data is nt available fr mnitred servers using SQL Server Fr SQL Server 2000 users, SQLdm mnitrs lck waits. Server Waits chart The Server Waits Chart displays the verall wait time fr key areas n yur mnitred SQL Server instance. Metric I/O Lcks Lg Memry Signal Other Why it is imprtant Indicates the amunt f input and utput ccurring n yur SQL Server instance. A cnsistently high rate may indicate a higher risk f perfrmance issues as the SQL Server prcesses wait fr I/O t becme available. Indicates the wait time caused by lcks n databases hsted by this SQL Server instance. Indicates the wait time related t database transactin lgs. Indicates all wait time related t memry peratins. Indicates that a SQL Server prcess is waiting fr CPU time after the assciated resurces became available fr pressing. Indicates all lck waits nt included in ther categries and nt excluded frm mnitring.

100 Sessins dashbard The Sessins dashbard tracks the perfrmance f the active and blcked sessins running n yur mnitred SQL Server. Unexpected spikes in the number f cncurrent blcked sessins may warn yu abut the beginning f a serius perfrmance issue. Chrnically high blcked and deadlcked sessins are a significant perfrmance cncern. Activity & Blcking chart The Activity and Blcking chart shws the ttal number f active sessins n yur mnitred SQL Server instance and any blcking r deadlcks that may ccur between sessins. Metric Active Blcked Sessins Lead Blckers Ttal Deadlcks Why it is imprtant Indicates the number f active sessins n the SQL Server instance. Indicates the number f sessins n the SQL Server instance being blcked by ther sessins hlding requested lcks. Indicates sessins that blck at least ne sessin, which can then blck ther sessins. Indicates the ttal number f deadlcks n the SQL Server instance. A deadlck has n lead blcker and is circular in nature. Clients gauge The Client Cmputers gauge displays the ttal number f unique client cmputers cnnected t the SQL Server instance. Available Alerts Blcked Sessins Alert Client Cmputers Alert Sessin CPU Time (secnds) Alert Ttal Deadlcks Alert

101 Get the SQL Server perfrmance details The Details view prvides a list f all cllected metrics, current values, state f the metric, and yur alert settings. T add metrics t the Details chart, check the bx in the chart clumn. TIP All fields that are highlighted in the State clumn are assciated with alerts. Right-click any f these metrics and select Cnfigure Alerts t edit the assciated threshlds.

102 Mnitr SQL Server cnfiguratin settings The Cnfiguratin view allws yu t view the SQL Server cnfiguratin settings fr the selected SQL Server instance. Hw d I use the Cnfiguratin view? Primarily, the Cnfiguratin view is used fr infrmatinal purpses. When diagnsing prblems with SQL Server perfrmance it can be helpful t see hw it has been cnfigured. In additin, SQLdm ffers the ability t edit sme cnfiguratin settings, depending n the ptin selected. T edit a cnfiguratin setting: 1. Select an ptin frm the list. 2. Click the Edit Value hyperlink. 3. Enter the new value. 4. Click OK.

103 View active alerts fr this instance The Active Alerts view allws yu t view a list f all the alerts that were active as f the last data cllectin. Click any alert in the list t view details at the bttm f the windw. What can I d n the Active Alerts windw? The Active Alerts windws includes the 12 Hur Frecast ptin t display the likelihd an alert is generated at a given time during the day, brken dwn int tw-hur segments. This infrmatin helps yu knw n which areas yu shuld cncentrate yur fcus t avid prblems within yur SQL Server envirnment. In additin t prviding the ability t see all yur active alerts in a single windw, the Active Alerts windw allws yu t d the fllwing via the right-click cntext menu fr each alert: Open the Real Time view t fr mre infrmatin n the metric that caused the alert (Shw Real Time View). Open the alert cnfiguratin fr the metric. Snze the alert fr a set perid f time. Print, Exprt t Excel, r Cpy the Alert t the Clipbard.

104 Get a 12-hur frecast f alert activity Using current and histrical data, SQLdm uses statistical analysis t estimate the likelihd that an event will generate a particular alert. This frecasting lets yu practively fcus n certain areas in yur SQL Server envirnment and prevent prblems frm ccurring. Hw much frecasting data is required befre the 12 Hur Frecast is available? SQLdm begins building frecasting mdels nce yu receive three critical r warning alerts fr a given metric. What d the icns n the 12 Hur Frecast mean? Icn Descriptin OK - There is a lw chance (less than 20%) that a warning r critical alert will ccur in the tw-hur time segment leading t the frecast time. Warning - There is a mderate likelihd (less than 50%) that a critical alert will ccur, r a high likelihd (50% r higher) that a warning alert will ccur, in the tw-hur time segment leading t the frecast time. Critical - There is a very high likelihd (50% r higher) that a critical alert will ccur in the tw-hur time segment leading t the frecast time. Hw d I use the 12 Hur Frecast? The 12 Hur Frecast is separated int tw-hur segments. Each tw-hur segment displays the chance that an alert will ccur. Click the assciated percentage chance t see the alert frecast details. This windw displays the alerts that may ccur ver the tw-hur time segment.

105 Alert frecast details The Alert Frecast Details windw displays the Server, Alert Metric, the Likelihd the alert ccurs, and the type f alert expected t be generated in the tw-hur windw leading up t this frecast time. T srt the list, click any clumn heading.

106 Snze alerts Yu have the ability in SQLdm t snze, r pause all alert generatin fr a specified perid f time. This can be imprtant if there are knwn issues ccurring that yu are wrking n and yu want t avid alert traffic.

107 View past perfrmance The Histry Brwser is intended t prvide infrmatin pertaining t the state f yur SQL Server instance at the time a standard snapsht is taken. This infrmatin can then be used t diagnse and reslve issues t keep the issue frm happening again. The Histry Brwser allws yu t select a histrical snapsht cllected by the standard refresh and view the data that was cllected using almst all the SQL diagnstic manager real-time views. Hw d I pen the Histry Brwser? T pen the Histry Brwser, click the Histry Brwser buttn n a supprted view (such as Overview > Summary). Hw d I select a specific snapsht in time in the Histry Brwser? T select a specific snapsht: 1. Open the Histry Brwser. 2. Select the date frm the calendar. Yu can als select the time range t filter the number f snapshts displayed. 3. Select the crrespnding snapsht frm the Histrical Snapshts list. TIP The icns next t each f the snapshts represent the highest level f alert threshlds that were vilated. This can help yu identify a specific snapsht. In additin, yu can hver ver snapshts in the list t see the mst critical alerts assciated with the snapsht. Hw d I return t Real-Time mde? T return t Real-Time mde, either click the Yu are currently viewing a histrical snapsht. Click here t switch t Real Time Mde. text at the tp f the windw yu are viewing histrical data r click the assciated text n a nn-supprted view. Which alerts have assciated views that supprt histrical snapshts? Yu can right-click any f the alerts (n the Alerts view) listed in the table belw and select View Histrical Snapsht t pen the assciated view at the time the alert was activated. The fllwing table displays all the alerts that have an assciated view in SQLdm: Alert Databases Read/Write Errrs Occurred OS Average Disk Queue Length (Cunt) OS Disk Time (Percent) OS Memry Usage (Percent) OS Paging (Per Secnd) OS Privileged Time (Percent) OS Prcessr Queue Length (Cunt) OS Prcessr Time (Percent) Assciated View Databases Resurces Resurces Resurces Resurces Resurces Resurces Resurces

108 Alert OS User Time (Percent) SQL Server CPU Usage (Percent) SQL Server Memry Usage (Percent) Blcked Sessins (Cunt) Blcked Sessins Wait Time (Secnds) Client Cmputers (Cunt) Oldest Open Transactins (Minutes) Sessins CPU Time (Secnds) SQL Server Respnse Time (Millisecnds) User Cnnectins (Percent) Assciated View Resurces Resurces Resurces Sessins Sessins Sessins Sessins Sessins Sessins Sessins Which views supprt histrical snapshts? Users may ntify yu f SQL Server prblems that have happened in the past. Using the Histry Brwser, yu can g back t a pint in time and view the state f yur system and als cmpare system states at different pints in time. The fllwing views supprt histrical snapshts: Overview > Summary Overview > Details Sessins > Summary Sessins > Details Sessins > Lcks Sessins > Blcking Resurces > Summary Resurces > CPU Resurces > Memry Resurces > Disk Hw lng is histrical data stred? By default, Sessin details and inactive alerts are stred fr 31 days while standard metric infrmatin is stred fr 365 days. Yu can edit these ptins n the Grming Optins windw.

109 Take a mnitred SQL Server ffline Maintenance Mde allws yu t temprarily stp alert generatin and the cllectin f perfrmance metrics fr the time perid that yur SQL Server instance is ffline. Why wuld I want t put a SQL Server instance int Maintenance Mde? Enabling Maintenance Mde lets yu temprarily stp alert generatin and perfrmance metrics cllectin fr the time perid that the instance will be ff-line. Yu shuld enable Maintenance Mde befre yu begin any regularly scheduled maintenance r testing n a mnitred SQL Server instance. Yu can als enable Maintenance Mde when yu need t bring a SQL Server instance ff-line fr unplanned diagnstics. Be aware that the ttal number f mnitred SQL Server instances allwed by yur license includes mnitred instances that are in Maintenance Mde. Hw d I bring the SQL Server back nline in SQLdm? Disabling Maintenance Mde allws SQLdm t resume perfrmance statistics cllectin and alert generatin fr the selected SQL Server instance. Befre yu enable Maintenance Mde, ensure all maintenance and testing has been cmpleted n the target SQL Server instance. If yu have a SQL Server instance in Maintenance Mde and are ready t bring it back nline in SQLdm, click the Maintenance Mde buttn n the Server Overview tab.

110 Cnfigure SQLdm mnitring prperties The Mnitred SQL Server Prperties windw allws yu t edit the SQLdm mnitring settings fr the registered SQL Server instance. T access the Mnitred SQL Server Prperties windw, right-click a SQL Server instance frm the Servers tree and select Prperties. The Mnitred SQL Server Prperties windw includes the fllwing tabs: General Displays cmmn prperties such as the data cllectin interval, credentials t be used, and encryptin ptins. Query Mnitr Allws yu t enable r disable and set the ptins fr the Query Mnitr. Table Statistics Allws yu t select the time, days, SQLdm will cllect table statistics n yur SQL Server instance. In additin, yu can select the minimum size a table needs t be fr SQLdm t rebuild the index. Maintenance Mde Allws yu t enter the maintenance schedule fr yur server. This allws yu t turn ff alerts and ntificatins fr the time perids when yu knw the server will be unavailable. Custm Cunters Allws yu t link custm cunters t this mnitred SQL Server instance. Select frm the available cunters in the list and click the Add buttn t mve the cunters t the Linked Cunters list.

111 Set general server ptins The General tab allws yu t edit the mst cmmn prperty settings. These settings include the Data Cllectin Interval r the amunt f time between data cllectins, the server availability verificatin interval, and the credentials used t cllect data. Which tags shuld be assciated with this SQL Server? The tag selectin drp-dwn allws yu t either select a tag yu have crrected t add yur server t r add a new tag. What data cllectin interval shuld I chse? The data cllectin interval is the amunt f time SQLdm waits befre each cllectin f data n the selected SQL Server instance. The fllwing factrs shuld be taken int cnsideratin when selecting yur data cllectin interval: Hw ften yu really need data cllected When diagnsing specific prblems r when wrking with a prblematic SQL Server instance, a shrt interval may be necessary t capture enugh data t diagnse the issue. In mst situatins, the default interval shuld prvide sufficient data fr yur diagnstic needs. Als, less used SQL Server instances may require less mnitring attentin. System resurce impact Althugh SQLdm limits the amunt f system resurce impact when cllecting data, shrt cllectin times n SQL Server instances with large amunts f data culd ptentially cause system perfrmance degradatin. Using the default interval shuld meet yur data cllectin needs while limiting any system resurce impacts. What server availability verificatin interval shuld I chse? The server availability verificatin interval is the amunt f time SQLdm waits befre verifying availability n the selected SQL Server instance. If the cnnectin test cllectr des nt cmplete within the specified time, SQLdm creates an Unable t Cnnect event. The timeut used in this event is independent f the cnnectin and cmmand timeuts, which yu can set at higher values t supprt prbes unrelated t the cnnectin test. Because f these additinal settings, the server refresh can als trigger an Unable t Cnnect event. Fr example, yu may set ne t 30 secnds and the ther t six minutes, which means that in any six-minute interval, yu might get 13 alerts, i.e., ne every 30 secnds plus an additinal hit fr the six-minute setting. Shuld I allw SQLdm t cllect extended sessin data? The extended sessin cllectin data includes sessin details, lcks and blcks. If this infrmatin is imprtant t yu, ensure the check bx is selected. Which credentials shuld I use fr cllecting data? SQLdm uses the specified credentials t cllect data frm the mnitred SQL Server instance. Yu can chse t use either Windws authenticatin r SQL Server authenticatin. Windws authenticatin Windws Authenticatin uses the security f the perating system t create a trusted cnnectin nly if the accunt matches a security accunt defined in SQL Server. This security accunt must have sufficient permissins n the mnitred instance t cllect data and OS metrics. SQL Server authenticatin Select this ptin t use the credentials f a specific SQL Server accunt.

112 What encryptin ptins, if any, shuld I chse? SQLdm allws yu t designate encryptin methds used t encrypt data between the Cllectin Service and the mnitred SQL Server instance. Yu can chse t use SSL r SSL with Trust Service Certificate. Encrypt Cnnectin (SSL) This ptin sets a flag in the cnnectin prperties that is used when the cllectin service cnnects t a mnitred server that specifies that SSL (Secure Sckets Layer) is t be used t encrypt the data between the cllectin service and the mnitred SQL Server instance. Fr this ptin t wrk crrectly, the mnitred SQL Server instance needs t have been cnfigured t supprt encryptin. Trust Server Certificate (Bypass Certificate Validatin) This ptin can nly be selected when the Encrypt Cnnectin (SSL) is selected. This ptin will allw the validatin f the certificate t be skipped when a SQL Server instance establishes a cnnectin. If SSL n the mnitred SQL Server instance is nt cnfigured t use a certificate that the cllectin service trusts, the cnnectin will be rejected unless the Trust Server Certificate ptin has been selected.

113 Set query mnitr ptins The Query Mnitr is a standard SQL Server trace that cllects all the events that ccur n yur SQL Server instance ver a perid f time. Yu can enable this ptin if yu experience query timeuts r ther perfrmance issues. The Query Mnitr windw allws yu t enable r disable the Query Mnitr. If yu enable the Query Mnitr, yu can select the settings that are used. When d I use the Query Mnitr? Yu shuld enable the Query Mnitr fr the time perid required t diagnse specific issues yu experience. When yur diagnsis is cmplete, disable the Query Mnitr. Once yur query diagnsis is cmplete, yu can disable Query Mnitr n the Mnitred SQL Server Prperties windw (File > Prperties). Fr mre infrmatin abut the Query Mnitr, see SQL Server Bks Online. What happens if I capture deadlcks? Capturing deadlck infrmatin allws the assciated deadlck alert t prvide details n deadlcked prcesses n the Alerts view. The details prvided include: SPID Hstname Lgin Name Client Applicatin Database Status Wait Time Wait Resurce Transactin Cunt Input Buffer Lck Object Lck Mde Lck Owners Lck Waiters What events shuld I capture in the Query Mnitr Trace? Select the events that help yu best diagnse the specific issues ccurring with query perfrmance n yur SQL Server instance. Enabling the Query Mnitr can cause SQL Server perfrmance degradatin while the Query Mnitr is running. Yu shuld enable the Query Mnitr nly when diagnsing specific query issues. Fr example, yu may want t mnitr queries taking a lng time t cmplete, require heavy CPU usage, and cause a large number f lgical disk reads r physical disk writes, which indicates a memry issue. Why d I see scrambled utput n the Queries tab when I use the Query Mnitr t trace DTS packages? SQLdm uses tracing t lcate and flag wrst-perfrming T-SQL. SQLdm cannt display binary data in a readable frmat. If yu captured DTS packages, yu may see unreadable characters in the Cmmand field f the Tree View. Capturing DTS data

114 may als adversely affect the perfrmance f the SQL Server r Data Warehuse yu are mnitring. What advanced query mnitr cnfiguratin ptins are available? Yu can chse the applicatins, databases and SQL text yu want t exclude using the ptins available n the Advanced Query Mnitr Cnfiguratin windw accessible by clicking the Mre Optins buttn n the Query Mnitr tab.

115 Cnfigure advanced query mnitr ptins The Advanced Query Mnitr Cnfiguratin windw allws yu t filter ut applicatins, databases, and SQL text frm the Query Mnitr Trace cllectin. This allws yu t bth imprve the results yu see in the Query Mnitr view and reduce the impact f the Query Mnitr trace n yur server. T exclude data frm yur Query Mnitr trace: 1. On the Queries view fr the server yu want t exclude data frm, press the Cnfigure Query Mnitr buttn. 2. Click Advanced. 3. Enter yur filter infrmatin in the prvided fields, using : t separate items and % as a wildcard. 4. Click OK.

116 Disable replicatin statistics cllectin The gathering f replicatin statistics can require a significant amunt f system resurces. The Replicatin tab f the Mnitred SQL Server Prperties windw prvides the ptin t disable the cllectin f replicatin statistics and cnserve system resurces. Why are replicatin statistics imprtant? Cllecting replicatin statistics requires a large amunt f system resurces, especially when yur publisher r distributin queues cntain a large number f items. Yu can easily enable this feature when yu need replicatin statistics, and then disable it nce yu've cllected enugh data. Why wuld I disable the cllectin f replicatin statistics? Cllecting replicatin statistics requires a large amunt f system resurces, especially when yur publisher r distributin queues cntain a large number f items. Yu can easily enable this feature when yu need replicatin statistics, and then disable it nce yu've cllected enugh data.

117 Edit table statistics ptins SQLdm lets yu cllect statistics and perfrm trend analysis ver time. Table Statistics allws yu t designate the days and times SQLdm cllects table grwth and rerganizatin statistics. Because statistic cllectin can impact perfrmance, SQLdm allws yu t designate an individual Table Statistics time fr the SQL Server instances. Cnfigure a time yu knw the instance is utilized less than nrmal. In additin, yu can limit the amunt f perfrmance impact by utilizing the fllwing: Exclude nn-essential databases frm having table statistics cllected frm them by clicking Select Databases t Exclude and selecting the apprpriate databases. Limit rerganizatin t databases ver a set size, which eliminates the rerganizatin f small rarely used tables. Scheduling table statistics cllectin Table Statistics cllectin can be a resurce-intensive prcess. Schedule yur cllectin time fr ff hurs t reduce the pssibility f yur users experiencing decreased perfrmance. TIP Fragmentatin data fr a particular table may nt be cllected fr any f the fllwing reasns: Table statistics cllectin has nt ccurred The database hsting the table has been excluded frm cllectin The table size des nt meet the minimum size threshld The database hsting the table is nt accessible The table is lcked

118 Link r tag custm cunters SQL diagnstic manager, by default, displays a wide variety f the mst cmmn SQL Server and Operating System perfrmance metrics. In additin t prviding these cmmn metrics, custm cunters prvide the ability t add additinal perfrmance metrics t the SQLdm cnsle t be used fr histrical trending, n-demand mnitring, and schedule refresh alerting. What custm cunters can I add t the SQLdm interface? Yu can add the fllwing types f metrics: All Windws System Cunters, including all Perfmn and WMI cunters Any SQL Server System Cunter stred in the sysperfinf system table Any numerical value yu wuld like t return frm a custm SQL script. TIP In additin t prviding all f the abve cunters, yu can add any additinal cunters cntained in a new Windws r SQL Server Service Pack. This allws yu the flexibility t mnitr any metric that is imprtant t yur enterprise. Where can I find a list f Operating System cunters? Yu can find a list f cunters by searching fr "Windws Perfrmance Cunters" n technet.micrsft.cm. What kind f custm SQL scripts can I enter? Custm SQL scripts can be used t mnitr metrics that are nt cnnected t system r SQL cunters, under-utilized SQL 2005 DMVs as well as metrics that are very specific t yur envirnment, such as rwcunt fr a prductin table. TIP SQLdm des nt scrub custm SQL batches fr SQL Injectin prtectin. Entering custm SQL scripts is an advanced feature that shuld be used with care. The g cmmand is nt a Transact-SQL statement and cannt be used in custm SQL batches. The g cmmand is a batch separatr fr Management Studi, Query Analyzer, sqlcmb, and sql. Where d my custm cunters appear whenever I add them? Custm cunters appear in the fllwing places in the SQLdm cnsle: Alert Cnfiguratin windw Yur new custm cunters appear in the Alert Cnfiguratin and the Default Alert Cnfiguratin windws in the Custm categry. Yu can edit the alert threshlds, and even decide whether yu want an alert assciated with the new cunter. Server Details view The Server Details view lists all the metrics mnitred by SQL diagnstic manager, including all yur new custm cunters. Yu can filter this view t display nly yur custm cunters by selecting the Custm Cunters radi-buttn in the Filter ribbn. This windw can be accessed either by selecting details n the Server view r by duble-clicking Custm Cunters in the Servers tree. Custm Cunters table Yu can see a list f all yur custm cunters in the Custm Cunters table n the Administratin windw. In additin t viewing a list f custm cunters, yu can add a new cunter, edit a cunter, delete a cunter, test a cunter, r link a cunter t a SQL Server instance fr mnitring.

119 Schedule maintenance mde Maintenance mde allws yu t temprarily stp alert generatin and the cllectin f perfrmance metrics fr the time perid that yur SQL Server instance will be ffline. This allws yu t perfrm necessary maintenance n a SQL Server withut causing numerus misleading alerts t be sent. What settings are available? Never The server will never be in maintenance mde and will always generate alerts. Until further ntice The server will be in maintenance mde and nt generate alerts until this setting is changed. Recurring every week at the specified time The server can be set t enter maintenance mde at regular intervals, fr the day, time, and duratin yu select. Occurring nce at the specified time The server will enter maintenance mde at a specified date and time, and leave maintenance mde at a specified date and time.

120 Cnfigure OLE autmatin SQLdm uses OLE Autmatin when cllecting Operating System metrics and service status n clustered SQL Servers. By default, OLE Autmatin is enabled. Check Disable cllectin requiring OLE Autmatin if yu d nt want t cllect these metrics. What are the repercussins if I disable OLE Autmatin? SQLdm cllects diagnstic infrmatin using OLE Autmatin. While nt required, if yu disable OLE Autmatin, SQLdm ceases t cllect this infrmatin and des nt raise any previusly assciated alerts. Yu can easily re-enable OLE Autmatin at any time if yu decide that yu want t cntinue clleting these metrics.

121 Custmize disk statistics Disk drive statistics cllectin prvides the ability fr SQLdm t alert n disk drives and database space calculatins. By default, SQLdm attempts t aut-discver lcal disk drives n mnitred instances. In sme envirnments, the aut-discvered list may be incmplete r incrrect. The Custmize disk drive statistics cllectin windw allws yu t turn ff the aut-discver feature and manually add the drives fr drive statistics cllectin. What d I d if my disk drive list is incmplete? SQLdm autmatically discvers lcal disk drives n yur mnitred instances. Smetimes this list is incmplete r cntain drives that are nt related t SQL Server. If yu need t mdify this list, clear the Discver disk drives check bx, and then type the drive infrmatin including munt pints, if necessary, int the Available disk drives field. Select the apprpriate drive r drives and then click Add t mve the drive infrmatin t the Selected disk drives bx. Click OK.

122 Cnfigure cluster settings If yu have a clustered envirnment, SQLdm can trigger generate an alert whenever a cluster is running n a nn-preferred nde. The preferred cluster nde is the nde that shuld always be the "active" nde in a cluster. By default, the preferred cluster nde is set t be the first nde added when deplying SQLdm in yur clustered envirnment.

123 Cnfigure wait mnitring SQLdm allws yu t cllect and view wait statistics n the selected SQL Server instance. Wait statistics ffer ne f the best means in diagnsing the reasn a bttleneck is ccurring n yur system. The Wait Mnitring tab f the Mnitred SQL Server Prperties windw allws yu t cnfigure hw SQLdm cllects wait statistics. View, start, stp, and refresh the query-level wait cllectr Cllect query-level wait statistics histrically (and set the time t cllect them) When d I use wait mnitring? Yu shuld enable the Query Mnitr fr the time perid required t diagnse specific issues yu are having. When yur diagnsis is cmplete, disable the Query Mnitr.

124 Enable OS metrics mnitring SQLdm cllects metrics that track the perfrmance f the cmputers that yur mnitred SQL Server instances are hsted n including the fllwing: CPU Usage Prcessr Queue Length Memry Paging Ttal Memry Usage SQL Server Memry Usage Disk Queue Length SQLdm requires that OLE Autmatin prcedures be enabled fr mnitring OS metrics. In additin, if Lightweight Pling is enabled n yur SQL Server instance, SQLdm will be unable t cllect OS Metrics infrmatin. If SQLdm is unable t prvide OS Metrics, a message displays n the Dashbard and Services Summary views prviding mre infrmatin. TIP When SQLdm is unable t cllect OS Metrics due t disabled OLE Autmatin, a bar displays with a link t enable OLE Autmatin prcedures fr SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server What d I need t d if I have cnfigured OLE Autmatin t run ut-f-prc? Yu will need t edit specific registry settings t allw WMI t run ut-f-prc. T edit these registry settings, perfrm the fllwing steps: 1. In the cd image f the SQLdm install, pen the Scripts flder. 2. Cpy the SQLdmutfprcleautmatin.reg file nt each f yur mnitred SQL Server instances. 3. Run this file n each f yur mnitred SQL Server instances. The fllwing prblems require user actin befre SQLdm can begin cllecting OS metrics: OLE Autmatin Prcedures Disabled Click the Enable OLE Autmatin Prcedures message t enable OLE Autmatin Prcedures. OLE Autmatin Prcedures Unavailable The stred prcedures assciated with OLE Autmatin may have been remved frm the SQL Server instance. SQLdm cannt capture OS metrics until these stred prcedures are available n the SQL Server instance. WMI Service is nt running The WMI Service n the mnitred SQL Server instance may nt be running. SQLdm cannt cllect OS metrics until this service has been started. Lightweight Pling is enabled This is an advanced feature used in symmetric multiprcessing envirnments in SQL Server SQLdm cannt cllect OS metrics until this ptin has been disabled n yur mnitred SQL Server instances.

125 Mnitr sessins The Sessins tab cntains the fllwing views: Summary view where yu can view charts fr each Sessins statistic. Details view that lets yu create charts with the specific data items yu need. Lcks view that allws yu t create charts based n each lck present n yur SQL Server. Blcking view where yu can create charts specific t all the Blcking sessins. The Sessins tab prvides the fllwing ptins: The ability t diagnse perfrmance bttlenecks caused by blcking r lcked sessins. The ability t trace specific sessins t see why the sessin may be blcking r lcked. The ability t kill sessins t imprve system perfrmance. The Query tab prvides views fr analyzing the data that is captured by the Query Mnitr trace. The Query Mnitr is used t diagnse issues with yur SQL Server instances. What alerts are assciated with the Sessins and Query Perfrmance tabs? The fllwing alerts are assciated with the Sessins and Query Perfrmance tabs: User Cnnectins (Percent) Is the percentage f user cnnectins allwed that are currently used. SQL Server Respnse Time (Millisecnds) Calculating the sum f the respnse time (in millisecnds) t send a batch f SQL statements t the server, prcess the query, and return the results t the SQLdm Cnsle. Sessin CPU Time Prvides the CPU time (in secnds) used by a SQL Server sessins. Blcked Sessin Wait Time (Secnds) Is the amunt f time (in secnds) that a SQL Server sessin has been blcked. Client Cmputers Is the number f unique client cmputers cnnected t the instance. Blcking Sessins Is the number f sessins blcked by ther sessins hlding requested lcks. Query Mnitr Status (Cunt) Is the number f queries captured by Query Mnitr n the mnitred SQL Serer instance during the last refresh perid. Oldest Open Transactin (Minutes) Displays the lngest amunt f time between a transactin using a Being Transactin statement and the crrespnding Cmmit Transactin r Rllback Transactin statement, in minutes. Deadlck Is when tw prcesses are waiting fr a resurce held by the ther prcess.

126 Get sessins perfrmance details The Sessins Details view prvides an in-depth analysis f sessins running n yur mnitred SQL Server instance. Yu can view a wide range f infrmatin frm perfrmance details t pen transactins and cnfigured ptins r track prcess activity at the statement level. Individual sessins appear in the tp prtin f the windw. Right-click any sessin in the list t view lcks, trace the sessin, kill the sessin, print the assciated statistics, r exprt statistics t Excel. When a sessin is selected, the details fr that sessin appear in the Details sectin at the bttm f the windw. The details sectin includes the Last Cmmand which can be cpied t the Windws clipbard.

127 Get sessins perfrmance summary The Sessins Summary view displays real-time charts that allw yu t quickly view key diagnstic statistics fr sessins n yur SQL Server instance. Click any chart in this view t see detailed infrmatin n the chart. The Sessins Summary tab includes the Respnse Time, Sessins, Lck Statistics, and Blcked Sessins charts. Hw d I use the Respnse Time chart? The Respnse Time chart displays the respnse time, in millisecnds, it takes a Select1 SQL statement t g t the SQL Server instance and back. Yu can see the specific time and respnse time f any data pint in the chart by musing ver it. The Respnse Time chart indicates the current speed and cngestin f the netwrk as well as the speed with which SQL Server prcesses small queries. Unusually high respnse times culd indicate the need t upgrade server r netwrk hardware. Hw d I use the Sessins chart? The Sessins chart displays the number f cncurrent cnnectins t the mnitred SQL Server instance ver time. The ttal number f sessins includes the active, idle, and system sessins. Yu can see the specific metric value fr a given time by hvering yur muse ver the chart. Hw d I use the Lck Statistics chart? The Lck Statistics chart prvides a breakdwn f the varius lck types taken by SQL Server in the last refresh. The Lck Statistics chart ffers, by using the drp-dwn menu, charts that include infrmatin n the Average Wait Time, Deadlcks, Requests, Timeuts, Waits, and Wait Time. Yu can see the specific time and statistic n any data pint n the Lck Statistics fr a given time by hvering yur muse ver the chart. Hw d I use the Blcked Sessins chart? The Blcked Sessins charts lists all the Blcked Sessins, Lead Blckers, and the Ttal Deadlcks, in real-time, fr the selected SQL Server instance. This allws yu t easily see blcks as they ccur. Yu can see the specific time and number f blcked sessins at a given time by hvering yur muse ver the chart.

128 Analyze lcked sessins On the Lcked Sessins view, yu can see which prblem lcks are causing data availability prblems and unacceptable respnses. By cmbining the infrmatin prvided n the Prblem Lcks view (including the type f Lck) with the Lck Statistics: Waits chart n the Sessins Summary tab, yu can pinpint, crrect, r reschedule autmated applicatins that cause extensive rw, table, r database lcking. Hw d I use the Lck Statistics chart? Select the drp-dwn list in the chart title t select charts that include: Average Wait Time Deadlcks Requests Timeuts Waits Wait Time infrmatin Yu can right-click any f these charts and either print, save as image, r exprt them t Micrsft Excel. In additin, yu can select Tlbar fr advanced custmizatin ptins such as changing the chart clr scheme and the type f chart shwn.

129 Analyze blcked sessins The Blcking view prvides a blcking tree, alng with the lead blckers, fr the selected SQL Server instance. A lead blcker is a sessin that blcks at least ne sessin, which can in turn blck ther sessins. TIP Yu can use the Histry Brwser t view past perfrmance and g back t the pint in time t view the sessins that were invlved with the blcking alerts yu receive. Navigate thrugh the blcking tree t find sessins that cause blcks, and then either trace sessins t find ut what is causing the blcks r stp the sessin t have it remved. T trace a blcked sessin r lead blcker select it frm the list and click Trace Sessin. T stp a blcked sessin, r lead blcker, select it frm the list and click Kill Sessin. TIP Deadlcks have n lead blckers and are circular in nature, fr this reasn they are nt displayed in the Blcking Tree but instances f deadlcks are shwn in the Blcking Chart. In additin, self blcking sessins are nt cunted as either blcked r blcking sessins. What happens when I trace a sessin? When yu click Trace Sessin, the Sessin Trace windw pens. The Sessin Trace prvides sessin statistics and infrmatin including the fllwing: Overview f the sessin, including the CPU Time, Rw Cunt, Lck Wait Timeut, Physical Reads and Write metrics Last Cmmand executed All the SQL Server statements Hw d I use the Blcking chart? The Blcking chart displays the number f blcked sessins, lead blckers, and ttal deadlcks at a given pint in time. The ttal deadlcks represent the ttal number f deadlcks that have ccurred since the last time the pane was refreshed. Yu can right-click the chart and either print, save as image, r exprt this data t Micrsft Excel. In additin, yu can select Tlbar fr advanced custmizatin ptins, such as changing the chart clr scheme and the type f chart shwn.

130 Mnitr query perfrmance Query Mnitr is a useful SQL Server tl that allws yu t lg and analyze queries. Query Mnitr allws yu t establish criteria fr the queries yu wish t capture, and filter thse results t analyze the queries returned. Why wuld I start a Query Mnitr? The Query Mnitr is a very useful tl when diagnsing pr query perfrmance n yur SQL Server instance. When wuld I start a Query Mnitr? Yu shuld mnitr queries if yur SQL Server instance perfrmance is pr, as a way t diagnse ptential query issues. The Query Mnitr can be enabled and cnfigured n the Mnitred SQL Server Prperties windw. T pen the Mnitred SQL Server Prperties windw, right-click any server in the Server tree and select Prperties. What infrmatin can I view n the Queries tab? The Queries tab lists each event that ccurs in the Query Mnitr. Fr each event, amng ther details, SQLdm lists the SQL Text assciated, start and end times, applicatin, user infrmatin, and client cmputer assciated with the event. The Event Occurrences chart at the bttm f the view displays the number f T-SQL statements, stred prcedures, and SQL batches captured in the trace. TIP Right-click any clumn heading t pick additinal clumns t display. What is the difference between Signature Mde and Statement Mde? Signature and Statement mdes are tw different ways t grup and view yur queries. Yu can tggle between each mde t see the differences. Signature Mde (default Queries view) All active queries will be autmatically reduced t the signatures (parameters will be stripped) and gruped accrdingly. Statement Mde All queries are presented exactly as they are cllected by the Query Mnitr Trace. Hw can I use Filter Settings t custmize my view? Use the Filters sectin f the Signature Mde, Statement Mde, and Query Histry views t pick the time range, what t include in the table, and even specific applicatins, client cmputers, databases, SQL text, and users t view. Yu can access advanced filters by clicking the Filter buttn. These ptins include the ability t filter ut specific applicatins, databases and SQL text frm yur query cllectin. TIP The Filter and List areas f the Query Mnitr views can be hidden and unhidden in the ribbn. Hw are my queries named in SQLdm? SQLdm autmatically assigns a name t each f yur queries starting with Query 1. The name prvides cntext t yur query when switching frm signature mde, statement mde, and query histry views.

131 TIP Query names are nt persistent. The names will be different n different desktps and in different sessins n the same desktp. What des the Sigma (Σ) character mean n a rw? The Sigma character indicates that the data in this rw is at least partially cmpsed f aggregated data. This means that the data is cndensed int a day-length summary and sme precisin abut the individual statements, client cmputers, and users is suppressed. Rws n this view with the Sigma character may include a mix f aggregated and nn-aggregated data. Hw can I see all the SQL text in a particular field? Fields with SQL text hld 255 characters f text. T view the full SQL text, right-click the field and select the apprpriate ptin.

132 View the query mnitr signature mde The Query Mnitr Signature Mde view includes all active query infrmatin, autmatically reduced t the signatures and gruped accrdingly. Nte that the parameters are stripped. TIP If yu want t prevent certain queries frm appearing n the Query Mnitr views, click Cnfigure Query Mnitr > Mre Optins and enter the applicatins, databases, r SQL text yu want t exclude frm the Query Mnitr cllectin. Hw d I use the Query Mnitr Signature Mde view? The Query Mnitr Signature Mde view is the place t start when investigating query perfrmance. It bradly defines queries and trends with a less verwhelming amunt f data and allws yu t diagnse a query in a general sense. Once yu identify a ptential prblem, yu may want t view the statement mde view t see why a query is experiencing perfrmance prblems fr a particular user, and then t the query histry t see hw the query perfrms ver time and the assciated trends. The primary fcus f the Signature Mde view is in the charts. The chart type drp-dwn allws yu t pick a chart type t view, while the chart categry drp-dwn allws yu t chse t view the data by SQL Text, Applicatin, r Database. Use Query filters t narrw the results t nly thse that mst interest yu. D this by selecting the date and time range, the applicatin, user, database, wrkstatin, and the SQL text yu want t include r exclude frm yur results. Event Occurrences is a listing f each ccurrence f the query and the assciated statistics, such as the duratin, CPU time, reads, writes, and assciated SQL text. What des the Sigma (Σ) character mean n a rw? The Sigma character indicates that the data in this rw is at least partially cmpsed f aggregated data. This means that the data is cndensed int a day-length summary and sme precisin abut the individual statements, client cmputers, and users is suppressed. Rws n this view with the Sigma character may include a mix f aggregated and nn-aggregated data. What d the clrs in the cells mean? Red in the clumn indicates that the data in that rw represents 20 percent r mre f the ttal data displayed in the list, while yellw indicates that the data in the rw represents 5 percent r mre f the ttal data displayed in the list.

133 View the query mnitr statement mde The Statement Mde view includes queries that are presented exactly as they are cllected by the Query Mnitr Trace. TIP If queries appear n the Query Mnitr views that yu never want t appear, click Cnfigure Query Mnitr > Mre Optins and enter the applicatins, databases r SQL text yu want t exclude frm the Query Mnitr cllectin. Hw d I use the Query Mnitr Statement Mde view? The Statement Mde view is where yu g t drill-dwn int a specific executin f a particular query. Whereas the signature mde view prvides a filtered lk at yur queries, the Statement Mde view prvides all the detail yu may need t diagnse a specific prblem with a query. Once yu find the prblem query, Histry mde allws yu t track the query ver time and view trends. The primary fcus f the Statement Mde view is in the charts. The chart type drp-dwn allws yu t pick a chart type t display, while the chart categry drp-dwn allws yu t chse t view the data by SQL Text, Applicatin, Database, User, r Hst. Click a query in a chart t pen up the query histry fr that query. Use Query filters t narrw the results t nly thse that mst interest yu. D this by selecting the data and time range, the applicatin, user, database, wrkstatin and even the SQL text yu want t include r exclude frm yur results. Event Occurrences is a listing f each ccurrence f the query and the assciated statistics, such as the duratin, CPU time, reads, writes, and assciated SQL text. What des the Sigma (Σ) character mean n a rw? The Sigma character indicates that the data in this rw is at least partially cmpsed f aggregated data. This means that the data is cndensed int a day-length summary and sme precisin abut the individual statements, client cmputers, and users is suppressed. Rws n this view with the Sigma character may include a mix f aggregated and nn-aggregated data. What d the clrs in the cells mean? Red in the clumn indicates that the data in that rw represents 20 percent r mre f the ttal data displayed in the list, while yellw indicates that the data in the rw represents five percent r mre f the ttal data displayed in the list.

134 View the query histry Query Histry allws yu t track the perfrmance f a query ver time. T access the Query Histry view, select the query yu want t see n the query statement mde r signature mde view in the graph. Yu can als access the Query Histry view by right-clicking a sessin n the Sessin Details view r a Statement n the Query Waits view and selecting Shw Query Histry. Hw can I use the Query Histry view? 1. Use the drp-dwn menu n each chart t view the histry f each f the metrics assciated with the query. 2. Click View SQL Text t see the assciated query text. 3. Click Keep Detailed Histry and SQLdm keeps a detailed histry f the query ging frward. 4. Click Aggregate Histry t keep an aggregated histry fr the selected query. Use Query filters t narrw the results t nly thse that mst interest yu. D this by selecting the data and time range, the applicatin, user, database, wrkstatin and even the SQL text yu want t include r exclude frm yur results. Event Occurrences is a list f each ccurrence f the query and the assciated statistics, such as the duratin, CPU time, reads, writes, and assciated SQL text. Click the Maximize windw icn t view a larger versin f this list. What des the Sigma (Σ) character mean n a rw? The Sigma character indicates that the data in this rw is aggregated. This means that the data is cndensed int a day-length summary and sme precisin abut the individual statements, client cmputers, and users is suppressed. What d the clrs in the cells mean? Red in the clumn indicates that the data in that rw represents 20 percent r mre f the ttal data displayed in the list, while yellw indicates that the data in the rw represents five percent r mre f the ttal data displayed in the list.

135 Mnitr resurces The Resurces tab allws yu t mnitr the system resurces n the cmputer hsting the SQL Server instance as well as what used by SQL Server. Resurce bttlenecks are ften the cause f SQL Server perfrmance prblems. These bttlenecks can be the result f pr database applicatin design r pint t ther system prcesses using valuable resurces needed by SQL Server. What alerts are assciated with the Resurces tab? The fllwing alerts are assciated with the Resurces tab: SQL Server CPU Usage (Percent) Indicates the percentage f the ttal CPU used by the SQL Server instance. SQL Server Memry Usage (Percent) Indicates the percentage f ttal memry used by SQL Server. OS Used Memry (Percent) Indicates the percentage f ttal memry used n the SQL Server cmputer. OS Paging (Per Secnd) Indicates the page fault rate fr all prcesses n the cmputer hsting the SQL Server instance. OS Prcessr Time (Percent) Indicates the percentage f CPU time used by all prcesses n the cmputer hsting the SQL Server instance. OS Paging (Per Secnd) Indicates the page fault rate fr al prcesses n the SQL Server cmputer. OS Privileged Time (Percent) Indicates the percentage f CPU time used by all prcesses n the cmputer hsting the SQL Server instance, executed in Privileged mde. OS User Time (Percent) Indicates the percentage f CPU time spent by all prcesses, n the cmputer hsting the SQL Server instance, executing in User mde. OS Prcessr Queue Length Is the number f ready threads in the prcessr queue n the cmputer hsting the SQL Server instance. OS Disk Time (Percent) Indicates the percentage f elapsed time that all the disks were busy servicing read and write requests n the SQL Server cmputer. OS Average Disk Queue Length Is the average number f bth read and write requests that were queued fr all the disks n the cmputer hsting the SQL Server instance.

136 Prcedure Cache Hit Rati (Percent) The rati f prcedure cache hits t prcedure cache lkups.this indicates when an executin plan is reused frm memry as ppsed t cmpiled frm disk. Page Life Expectancy The number f secnds a page stays in the buffer pl withut references. Disk Reads / Secnds Per Disk The number f disk reads per secnd, per disk Disk Writes / Secnds Per Disk The number f disk writes per secnd, per disk Disk Transfers / Secnds Per Disk The number f disk transfers per secnd, per disk..

137 Get the resurce perfrmance summary The Resurces Summary tab displays real-time charts that allw yu t quickly view key diagnstic statistics fr mnitring the resurces fr the selected SQL Server instance and cmputer n which it resides. The Resurces Summary tab is especially useful in determining resurce bttlenecks. Fr mre details, click any f the charts t navigate t the assciated tab. Hw d I use the CPU Usage chart? The CPU Usage chart can be used t determine the amunt f strain yur SQL Server instance is putting upn the CPU. This is an imprtant factr in analyzing prly perfrming SQL Server instances. Click this chart t pen the CPU, which cntains mre charts and infrmatin n yur CPU resurces. TIP SQL Server shuld be the primary prcess cnsuming CPU n the cmputer hsting yur instance. If this is the case and the ttal CPU usage is cnsistently higher than 80 percent, attentin is required. This culd indicate the need t either upgrade yur CPU r add mre prcessrs. Hw d I use the Call Rates chart? The Call Rates chart can help yu determine why yur CPU usage is high. The fllwing metrics are displayed in the Call Rates chart: Batches Displays the rate at which SQL Statement batches are issued by clientsirnman8 n the SQL Server. Cmpiles Displays the rate at which SQL Statements are cmpiled int the Prcedure Cache. Re-Cmpiles Displays the rate SQL Server is recmpiling stred SQL Statements int the Prcedure Cache. TIP If the number f re-cmpiles is cnsistently higher than 10, r the number f cmpiles is high, yu may need t tune yur queries t be less CPU intensive. Cnsider running the Query Mnitr as a way f diagnsing query perfrmance issues. The Query Mnitr can be enabled n Query Mnitr tab f the Mnitred SQL Server Prperties windw. Hw d I use the Memry Usage chart? The Memry Usage chart allws yu t analyze the way in which memry is used n yur SQL Server instance. The chart prvides the amunt f memry allcated t SQL Server, the memry currently used by SQL Server, and the ttal amunt used n the hst cmputer. TIP If the SQL Used metric is cnsistently high cmpared t the amunt f physical memry n the cmputer where the SQL Server instance resides, it may indicate that mre physical memry is required. Hw d I use the Cache Hit Ratis chart? The Cache Hit Ratis chart allws yu t view hw ften a request is serviced by the buffer and prcedure cache. TIP Yur Buffer Cache and Prcedure Cache percentage shuld always be at 90 percent r higher. If this number is cnsistently lwer, yu shuld analyze yur memry settings and add mre memry if necessary.

138 Hw d I use the Disk Busy chart? The Disk Busy chart can be used t analyze bttlenecks in yur file system. TIP If yur Disk Busy is cnsistently ver 90 percent yu may need t either use a faster disk drive, mve files t an additinal disk r server, r add disks t a RAID array t imprve yur SQL Server perfrmance. Hw d I use the SQL Server Physical I/O chart? The SQL Server Physical I/O chart allws yu t view the number f pages read frm, and written t, the physical disk. The fllwing reads and writes are displayed n the SQL Server Physical I/O chart: Checkpint Writes Saves time during recvery by creating a pint at which all dirty pages are guaranteed t have been written t disk. Lazy Writer Writes Clears unnecessary buffers t create mre available buffers t be used by the system. Read Ahead Reads Are a part f a prcess in which SQL Server predicts what pages a sessin will require next and writes them t memry in advance. Synchrnus Reads Are disk writes where the requesting sessin must wait fr the disk write peratin t finish. Synchrnus Writes Are disks writes where the requesting sessin must wait fr certain peratins t finish. TIP If the number f reads and writes appraches the limits f the I/O capacity f the cmputer the SQL Server instance resides, cnsider reducing the values by tuning yur applicatin r database, increasing the I/O capacity f yur hardware, r adding memry.

139 Get CPU perfrmance details The CPU tab displays key CPU statistics that are updated accrding t yur refresh interval. These statistics can help yu determine the cause t any perfrmance bttlenecks that are ccurring n yur SQL Server instance. What charts are n the CPU tab and what d they represent? The fllwing charts are available in the CPU tab: CPU Usage Displays the percentage f a CPU cnsumed by SQL Server. On multi-prcessr cmputers, CPU time used by SQL Server is derived frm the prcessrs available fr use by SQL Server. Prcessr Queue Length Displays the number f threads in queue fr prcessr time n the cmputer that hsts the mnitred SQL Server instance. Prcessr Time Displays the percentage f elapsed time that is used by prcessr executing cde in privileged mde. Call Rates Displays the rate f SQL Server batch statements, SQL cmpiles int prcedure cache, and SQL Server recmpiles f statements stred in the prcedure cache.

140 Get memry perfrmance details The Memry tab displays the dynamic memry currently in use by SQL Server as well as hw that memry satisfies the requirements f SQL Server cmpnents. Fr example, yu can see what percentage f the ttal allcated memry is currently used by the prcedure cache. Yu can cntrl the amunt f memry SQL Server uses by either setting a fixed memry value r setting minimum and maximum memry usage values. Static structures, like prcedure headers, use the amunt f memry derived frm subtracting the sum f the graphed sectins displayed n the Memry tab frm the ttal allcated memry, als prvided n the Memry tab. What charts are n the Memry tab and what d they represent? The fllwing charts are available n the Memry tab: Memry Usage Displays the SQL Memry Usage by what is used by SQL Server cmpared t what is allcated and the ttal used. Paging Displays the memry pages per secnd. Memry Areas Displays the memry usage f the Buffer Cache, Prcedure Cache, Cnnectins, Lcks, Database, and Optimizer. Cache Hit Rates Displays the hit rates f the Buffer and Prcedure cache. Buffer Cache Displays the buffer cache used by Free and Active pages. Prcedure Cache Prvides the amunt f allcated memry used by dynamic and static stred prcedures. Included in this value is the memry used by server side cursrs and plans. Frm the ttal memry allcated t SQL Server, the pinned tables, pen bjects, cnnectins, lcks, and free buffer values are subtracted. The remainder is divided between prcedure and data cache.

141 Get disk perfrmance details The Disk tab allws yu t view key statistics n the way yur disks are used n the cmputer hsting yur SQL Server instance. This allws yu t analyze yur disk perfrmance fr any perfrmance bttlenecks that may be ccurring. Disk infrmatin is displayed in fur charts that display the drives the cmputer n which the SQL Server instance is lcated. Yu can pick which fur charts yu view by selecting frm the drp-dwn list at the tp f each chart. Yu can select frm the fllwing charts: Disk Busy Ttal Displays the percentage f time during the sample interval that the disk was nt idle fr all the disks(cmbined) n the server that the SQL Server instance resides. Disk Busy Per Disk Displays the percentage f time during the sample interval that each disk was nt idle. Average Disk Queue Length Ttal Displays the average length f the disk queue during the sample interval fr all disks (cmbined) n the server that the SQL Server instance resides. Average Disk Queue Length Per Disk Displays the average length f the disk queue during the sample interval fr all disks (individual) n the server that the SQL Server instance resides. SQL Server Physical I/O Displays the number f read and write requests sent t the physical disk the SQL Server instance resides SQL Server Physical I/O Errrs Displays the number f errrs sent frm the physical disk the SQL Server instance resides Disk Millisecnds / Reads Per Disk Displays the average length f time, in millisecnds, fr a disk t read during the sample interval. Disk Millisecnds / Writes Per Disk Displays the average length f time, in millisecnds, fr a disk write during the sample interval. Disk Millisecnds / Transfers Per Disk Displays the average length f time, in millisecnds, fr a disk transfer during the sample interval. Disk Reads / Secnds Per Disk Displays the number f reads per disk per secnd during the sample interval. Disk Writes / Secnds Per Disk Displays the number f writes per disk per secnd during the sample interval. Disk Transfers / Secnds Per Disk Displays the number f transfers per disk per secnd during the sample interval. TIP OLE Autmatin must be enabled t shw the infrmatin in the charts n the Disks tab.

142 Manage yur prcedure cache The Prcedure Cache view allws yu t view each item cached, the size, and the SQL text assciated. Graphs belw the cache listing prvide yu with a breakdwn f the key Prcedure Cache statistics that can help yu analyze perfrmance bttlenecks n yur SQL Server instance. The Usage clumn displays the number f times the assciated cache bject has been used since inceptin. The References clumn displays the number f ther cache bjects referencing the assciated cache bject, with "1" as the base. What are the charts n the Prcedure Cache tab and what d they represent? The fllwing charts are available n the Prcedure Cache tab: Cache Size by Object Type Displays the amunt f the prcedure cache used by varius bjects including: Adhc Query Check Cnstraint Default Cnstraint Extended Prcedure Prepared Statement View Object Types Stred Prcedure Use the drp-dwn buttn t select either Hit Rati, Object Cunt, r Use Rate. Hit Rati ffers a chart f the cache hit ratis f the individual bject types in memry thrugh the last 25 refreshes. Fr example, yu can view the hit rati f the extended prcedure bject. Object Cunt displays the number f bjects using the prcedure cache. Use Rate displays the rate at which each f the bject types is used in the prcedure cache.

143 View file activity The File Activity allws yu t view the relative activity f yur database files, n a file-by-file basis. Each database file is listed in a clumn that represents the disk r munt pint the files reside n. At the tp f each clumn the verall Reads, Writes, and Transfers per secnd are listed. Click n an individual file t expand it and view a graph and the activity data specific t that file. Fr each database file, the fllwing infrmatin is prvided: Reads and Writes Per Secnd The numbers listed are the average number f reads and write peratins per secnd ver the perid between cllectins. Cllectin times are cnfigured n the Cnsle Optins windw (Tls > Cnsle Optins). Activity lights Read (red) and Write (blue) lights flash with activity. Activity graph A bar graph under the file name displays the recent trend f reads and writes per secnd. This graph expands when yu duble-click the file. The expanded Activity graph displays the activity trend fr the amunt f time specified n the Cnsle Optins windw (Tls > Cnsle Optins). Activity data The arrws and the assciated data represent the amunt f data activity ccurring n the file and whether the amunt f activity is rising r falling relative t the previus data pint. TIP Right-click a disk clumn t Expand/Cllapse all files fr a database, Expand/Cllapse all files n a disk, Navigate t Disk view, r Navigate t the Disk Files view. Hw d I access the File Activity windw? T access the File Activity windw, select File Activity under Resurces in the Servers tree. What are Database Files + Remaining Disk Files? Database Files + Remaining Disk Files is a chart that depicts the activity f all the nn-sql database files and files nt included in the File Activity windw. Hw d I use the filter t display the database activity that is imprtant t me? The filters at the tp f the File Activity windw allw yu t limit the amunt f data t that data which is mst imprtant t yu. TIP Fr an accurate filter, use the percent (%) wildcard character in the File Path Like r File Name Like field if yu d nt include the entire name. Filter Drive Use the Drive drp-dwn t select the drives t display n the File Activity windw. Yu can als enter a file path in the File Path Like field t select a subset f drives. This field accepts the percent (%) wildcard character. Filter Database Use the Database drp-dwn t select the databases t display n the File Activity windw. Yu can als enter a file name in the File Name Like field t select a subset f databases. This field accepts the percent (%) wildcard character.

144 File Type Check the bxes f the file types t display n the File Activity windw. Srt By Select t srt by File Name, Reads Per Secnd, Srt Directin, r Writes Per Secnd.

145 Wait statistics A wait is what happens when a SQL query is able t run but is waiting n anther resurce. By examining the wait statistics n yur SQL Server instance, yu can narrw dwn the pssible causes f the waits and identify the best way t increase the perfrmance f yur system. SQLdm includes the fllwing tw windws that allw yu t view yur server waits: Server waits Query waits

146 View server waits The Server Waits view allws yu t see all the waits that are affecting yur server's perfrmance. By crrelating the areas f the SQL Server instance that are waiting with ther statistics, it is pssible t narrw dwn pssible causes f the waits. All waits ccurring n yur system are displayed in a graph that shws the time the wait happened and the length f time it tk fr the wait t clear. The graph can be filtered by the wait type t allw yu t view hw a particular wait is affecting yur server. A table appears belw the graph that displays the wait categry, wait type, length f time the wait tk t clear and a definitin f the wait type. Hw ften are waits cllected? Server waits are always cllected. Histry mde fr this view is available. Which wait types can I pick fr the Server Waits view? Yu can filter the view by Backup, I/O, Lck, Memry, Nn-I/O Page Latch, Nn-Page Latch, Transactin Lg, and Other categries. Which categries f waits can I chse t limit the view? Yu can select frm the fllwing wait categries: Ttal Waits Ttal waits include all the types f waits cllected. Signal Waits Signal waits ccur when a resurce is nw available (after a resurce wait) and the task is waiting t run again. Resurce Waits Resurce waits ccur when access t a resurce is denied because the resurce is in use r nt available.

147 View query waits The Query Waits view displays the queries n yur SQL Server instance with the lngest wait times. By default, the chart at the bttm f the view displays the query waits ver time, and allws yu t further investigate based n Statements, Applicatins, Databases, Clients, Sessins, and Users. By analyzing these waits yu can better determine where yur biggest bttlenecks are ccurring and what changes culd ptentially have the biggest perfrmance bst n yur SQL Server instance. Hw can I use the Query Waits chart? Yu can select t view query waits as the waits appear ver time r by duratin f the wait, clr-cded by query. The chart includes each f the fllwing wait type categries: Backup, I/O, Lck, Memry, Nn-I/O Page Latch, Nn-Page Latch, Transactin Lg, and Other.

148 Mnitr databases SQLdm allws yu t mnitr yur database backups, restres, table sizes, table rw cunts, cnfigurable ptins, and replicatin status. SQLdm prvides a graphical analysis f the used, unused, and index disk space f the database. Yu can als view the size and structure f database tables. SQLdm prvides a list f data size, text r image size, index page size, and the number f table rws, making rerganizatin and index creatin decisins easy. What cmmn database cncepts are imprtant t understand? The fllwing cncepts are imprtant t understand when using the database tab: Percentage f Database/Lg Full The % Data Full and %Lg Full clumns n the Database Summary and Database Files views refer t the current space used as a percentage f the ptential maximum available space. The larger the number the clser yu are t running ut f space. These clumns can have assciated alert threshlds. Ptential Maximum Available Space The Data Ptential Grwth and Lg Ptential Grwth clumns n the Database Summary and Database Files views refer t the currently allcated space plus the available expansin space. Available Expansin Space Available Expansin Space refers t the available disk space that files can grw int as determined by the grwth settings fr the files, the lcatin f the files, and the free space n thse disks. Multiple database files as well as files frm ther databases can ptentially cmpete fr space n the same disk. Fr example, if the data and lg files fr several databases are n the same disk and the data file f ne database expands, the available expansin space fr all database files n the disk is immediately reduced. What alerts are assciated with the Database tab? Table Fragmentatin (Percent) Percentage f pages that are fragmented in each table in the database. Database Full (Percent) Percentage f the allwable disk space fr the database currently used by the sum f data, text, and index. Allwable disk space fr the database is calculated by taking int accunt the current allcated space, aut-grwth settings, and available disk space. Lg Full (Percent) Percentage f the allwable disk space fr the database currently used by the transactin lg. Allwable disk space fr the database is calculated by taking int the current allcated space, aut-grwth settings and available disk space. Database Read/Write Errr Occurred Failure t read frm r write t the hard disk. Database Status Multiple types f Database Status alerts exist. Index Rw hits (Percent) Number f rw hits that part f a clustered index r an entire nn-clustered index returns, prviding an indicatin f index effectiveness.

149 Get the database status summary The Database Summary tab allws yu t view the status f all the databases n the selected SQL Server instance. Alng with the database status table, the Summary tab includes charts that prvide ptins fr viewing the capacity usage and recent trends f yur databases. Yu can select multiple databases in the list t cmpare several databases. TIP The status clumn can help yu quickly identify databases that have assciated alerts and need yur attentin. What data is available n the Database Summary tab? The Database Summary tab lists each database n the mnitred SQL Server instance. The Database Summary tab displays a large variety f database statistics and is an imprtant way t get an verview f the health f yur databases. This infrmatin gives yu a gd indicatin as t hw the data is cnfigured in yur database, such as cmparing the vlume f yur table data cmpared t yur indexes, r the size f yur lg files. What charts can I view n the Database Summary tab? The Database Summary tab includes charts that display capacity usage and recent trend infrmatin fr yur database. Capacity Usage Yu can chse t view hw data is used n yur databases, displayed in megabytes. Yu can als view hw the lg is used, viewed in megabytes r percentages. Fr mre infrmatin, click inside the chart t pen the Database Files tab. Recent Trends Yu can chse t view hw yur database r grup f databases are used currently by selecting either active sessins, transactins per secnd, data size, lg size, r lg flushes frm the drp-dwn list.

150 Get the tempdb status summary The Tempdb Summary tab allws yu t view the status f yur tempdb database n the selected SQL Server instance. These charts include ptins fr viewing yur current capacity usage and recent trends f yur files ver time. These statistics appear in the Database Statistics reprt. What data is available n the Tempdb Summary tab? The Tempdb Summary tab displays a list f sessins currently using tempdb alng with their cumulative usage and tempdb space. These statistics help yu get an verview f the health f yur tempdb database and gives yu a gd indicatin whether yu have enugh space allcated r whether tempdb issues are causing a perfrmance prblem n yur server. What charts can I view n the Tempdb Summary tab? The Tempdb Summary tab includes charts that display capacity usage and recent trend infrmatin fr yur tempdb database. Tggle between the Versin Stre Cleanup and Tempdb Cntentin charts by using the drp-dwn list available t the right f the chart title. Tempdb Space Used by File Yu can chse t view hw each file is using space n yur tempdb database, displayed in megabytes. Tempdb Space Used Over Time Yu can chse t view hw yur database is used ver time based n bject type by cmparing charts that ffer metrics fr the Space Used and Space Allcated. Versin Stre Cleanup Rate The tempdb database versin stre stres data rws necessary t supprt snapsht islatin. This chart helps yu see the current cleanup rate t avid filling up tempdb. Tempdb Cntentin The Tempdb Cntentin chart displays latch wait time (in millisecnds) fr the allcatin pages f tempdb. The three tracked allcatin page types are page free space (PFS), glbal allcatin map (GAM), and shared glbal allcatin map (SGAM). Latch cntentin f this srt is usually an indicatin that mre tempdb data files need t be created. In sme situatins, using Trace Flag 1118 may als alleviate tempdb cntentin.

151 Mnitr yur tempdb database SQLdm allws yu t mnitr yur tempdb database with a number f charts and alerts t help yu avid cstly perfrmance issues caused by a full tempdb. The tempdb system database is a wrkspace used t hld temprary user bjects, results created thrugh queries and srts, and ther bjects created by the SQL Server Database Engine. Because f the large amunt f data stred in tempdb, users can run ut f disk space, which causes the entire server and all f its databases t becme unrespnsive. SQLdm seeks t reslve sme f these issues by prviding a mnitring slutin that features a series f tempdb-specific charts, views, and alerts. The tempdb system database, alng with the Master, Mdel, and MSDB databases, is prvided by default with SQL Server and is a shared resurce available t all users cnnected t a single SQL Server instance. Each time yu start SQL Server, it re-creates tempdb based n the Mdel database. Tempdb can fill up quickly when yu are lw n disk space r have a lw maximum size fr database grwth. Certain wrklads may cause excessive space usage r create cntentin in tempdb, which can affect perfrmance n the entire server. TIP Tempdb mnitring is supprted fr SQL Server 2005 and abve users nly. What is the tempdb versin stre? The tempdb versin stre cllects the data necessary t supprt rw versining. Each time a data value changes, a new versin f the rw is created and stred fr as lng as the ldest active transactin needs t access it. Once the rw versin is n lnger needed it is remved frm tempdb by a cleanup jb which runs nce per minute. As a result, lng-running transactins prevent cleanup f lder entries int the tempdb versin stre, causing grwth which can affect perfrmance and cause tempdb t run ut f space. What is tempdb cntentin? Tempdb resurce cntentin r waits is usually the result f heavy use n t few tempdb files and ccurs when the system attempts t allcate pages. The tempdb cntentin chart displays latch wait time (in millisecnds) fr the allcatin pages f tempdb. The three tracked allcatin page types are page free space (PFS), glbal allcatin map (GAM), and shared glbal allcatin map (SGAM). Latch cntentin f this srt is usually an indicatin that mre tempdb data files need t be created. In sme situatins, using Trace Flag 1118 may als alleviate tempdb cntentin. What alerts are available fr me t mnitr my tempdb? Tempdb includes the fllwing specific alerts: Data File Autgrw Lg File Autgrw Lngest Running Versin Stre Transactin (Minutes) Sessin Tempdb Space Usage (MB) Tempdb Cntentin (ms) Versin Stre Generatin Rati Versin Stre Size (MB)

152 Mnitr database cnfiguratin settings The Database Cnfiguratin view allws yu t view the cnfiguratin settings f the databases n the selected SQL Server instance. The Database Cnfiguratin view cntains a single grid that includes all the cnfiguratin settings fr the databases n the selected SQL Server instance. TIP The clumns displayed n the Database Cnfiguratin view differ between SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008 instances. What can I use the Database Cnfiguratin view fr? The Database Cnfiguratin view can be used t analyze cnfiguratin differences between databases r databases with incrrect cnfiguratin settings. TIP If yu are having database issues, the Database Cnfiguratin view can help yu determine if the prblem is caused by cnfiguratin errrs. What causes the Cllatin and Versin clumns t reprt null values? If the database is nt started and AUTO_CLOSE is set t ON, these clumns will be set t null until the database is started.

153 View database status View Database Status SQLdm allws multiple simultaneus status indicatrs fr each individual database, very similar t what yu see in Micrsft SQL Server Management Studi. Yu can see the status f a database in the Servers tree by expanding the assciated Server tree. The status displayed matches what is shwn in Micrsft SQL Server Management Studi in all cases where Management Studi displays a status. What are the pssible alerts r statuses fr my database? The fllwing alerts and statuses are assciated with Database status: Default Status Level Alert/Status Descriptin OK Nrmal Everything is kay and the database is perating nrmally OK Standby Database is in standby mde OK Read Only Database is in read-nly mde OK Single User Database is placed in single-user mde OK OK OK OK Restring Mirrr Restring database mirrr Undetermined N infrmatin is available n the database Cleanly Shutdwn DBO Use Only Warning Restring Restring database Warning Recvering Recvering database Warning Recvery Pending Database is shutdwn and des nt need recvery Database is in a db-use mde (restricted_user) Recvery has nt yet begun Warning Offline Database is ffline Critical Suspect Database integrity is suspect Critical Emergency Mde Database is in Emergency Mde Critical Inaccessible SQLdm mnitring service is unable t pen the database. This culd be caused by a serius issue such as disk failure. Hw d I change the default alert status level? Alerting is based n the mst critical status assciated with a database at the time f cllectin.

154 TIP Nte that fr certain metrics, using the infrmatinal alert means that yu will n lnger receive a warning r critical alert fr events generated by that metric. Please review the situatin befre setting up an infrmatinal alert. T change the default alert status level: 1. Right-click any server in the Servers tree. 2. Select Cnfigure Alerts. 3. Select Database Status frm the list f alerts. 4. Duble-click any f the values n the Cnfiguratin tab. 5. Edit each alert t assciate it with the desired alert status level.

155 Analyze database files The Files view allws yu t see the file statistics fr each f yur databases n the selected SQL Server instance. Database capacity and grwth are cmmn causes f SQL Server perfrmance bttlenecks. TIP Database grwth statistics are cllected every scheduled refresh. Hw can I use the Files view? The Files view is an imprtant tl that can be used see hw much disk space yu have available t yur databases, hw much disk space they are using, and the percentage f space used by databases and lgs. Database capacity and grwth are cmmn causes t SQL Server perfrmance bttlenecks. Fr Example: If the percent data full n a database is ver a threshld it culd mean that either the file desn't have the file aut-grwth setting turned n, is abut t reach the maximum allwable size, r that the disk the database is n is abut t run ut f space. Anther cmmn use f the Files view is t identify the fragmentatin percentage n an index. Once identified, yu can click Rebuild Indexes t reduce the fragmentatin n the selected index.

156 Get file statistics Select any database in the list t display the assciated file statistics. Click any file in the list t ppulate the infrmatin displayed in the File Usage chart. Select the drp-dwn bx abve the chart t chse a chart type: Current Megabytes Current Percent Ptential Megabytes Ptential Percent TIP Yu can select multiple databases as well as multiple files t cmpare file statistics.

157 Get file grup infrmatin The File Grups tab displays the selected database. Click a grup n the File Grups tab t ppulate the File Grup Usage chart. Select the drp-dwn list abve the chart t chse a chart type: Current Megabytes Current Percent Ptential Megabytes Ptential Percent TIP Select multiple databases and multiple file grups t cmpare hw they are used. This can help yu quickly spt issues with yur file usage.

158 View transactin lg infrmatin The Transactin Lgs tab allws yu t view the transactin lg files fr the selected databases. Select the drp-dwn list abve the chart t chse frm the fllwing chart types: Current Megabytes Current Percent Ptential Megabytes Ptential Percent TIP Lg files in high transactin rate envirnments can ccupy multiple disks. The Transactin Lgs tab allws yu t easily mnitr these cnfiguratins.

159 Get disk infrmatin The Disks tab allws yu t view fur charts simultaneusly, that display the drives the cmputer n which the SQL Server instance is lcated. Yu can pick which fur charts yu view by selecting frm the drp-dwn list at the tp f each chart. Yu can select frm the fllwing charts: Disk Busy Ttal Disk Busy Per Disk Average Disk Queue Length Ttal Average Disk Queue Length Per Disk SQL Server Physical I/O SQL Server Physical I/O Errrs Disk Millisecnds / Read Per Disk Disk Millisecnds / Write Per Disk Disk Millisecnds / Transfer Per Disk Disk Reads / Secnd Per Disk Disk Writes / Secnd Per Disk Disk Transfers / Secnd Per Disk TIP OLE Autmatin must be enabled t shw the infrmatin in the charts n the Disks tab. What d I need t d if I have cnfigured OLE Autmatin t run ut-f-prc? Yu will need t edit specific registry settings t allw WMI t run ut-f-prc. T edit these registry settings, perfrm the fllwing steps: 1. In the cd image f the SQLdm install, pen the Scripts flder. 2. Cpy the SQLdmOutOfPrcOleAutmatin.reg file nt each f yur mnitred SQL Server instances. 3. Run this file n each f yur mnitred SQL Server instances.

160 Analyze backups and restres The Backups & Restres tab allws yu t view the backup and restre histry f each database n the selected SQL Server instance. Yu can view the backup and restre histry f a database r a grup f databases. The histry displays in the Backup/Restre Histry sectin f the tab. The Backup/Restre sectin shws the date and time f the backup r restre, the user that initiated it, and the size and path f the backup r restre file. Hw can I use the Backups and Restres view? The Backups and Restres view is a useful way t view the last successful backup, the recvery mdel used, and the backup histry fr each f the databases n the SQL Server instance. T see yur backup and restre histry, click ne r multiple databases t ppulate the Backup and Restre Histry table. TIP The default filter setting shws a 31-day histry. Fr less frequently run jbs such as quarterly r annual backups, it may be necessary t increase the Days T Shw setting in the Filters windw.

161 Analyze tables and indexes The Tables & Indexes tab allws yu t view statistics fr all the tables and indexes n a particular database. T see all the tables and indexes fr a database, use the database drp-dwn list t select yur database. Alng with displaying statistics, the Tables & Indexes tab includes the ability t update yur statistics and rebuild yur indexes n the selected table. These ptins are available by right-clicking a table and selecting the apprpriate ptin frm the cntext menu. T perfrm these actins n multiple tables, use the buttns n the ribbn. TIP Table grwth statistics are cllected n the schedule cnfigured n the Table Statistics tab f the Mnitred SQL Server Prperties windw. This includes the table fragmentatin and size statistics. What can I d n the Tables and Indexes view? The Tables and Indexes view prvides a gd way t view the verall health f yur tables. In additin, the Tables and Indexes view allws yu t rebuild the index fr any f yur tables that have a high Fragmentatin percentage. TIP The Rebuild Indexes functin is enabled fr User tables. System tables cannt have indexes rebuilt. Hw can I use the Table Details sectin? The Table Details sectin f the Table and Indexes view allws yu t view varius details n the selected table. T update the statistics fr yur tables, click Update Statistics at the tp f the view. The fllwing tables are available in the Table Details sectin: Size Displays the size f the data, text, and indexes assciated with the selected table. Dependencies Lists ther database bjects that the selected table cntains references t and ther database bjects that reference the selected table. In additin t the bject name, the type f bject and actin assciated is listed. Indexes Lists the assciated indexes and index infrmatin fr the selected table. Index Statistics Lists the number f clumns, average length, average rw hits, and rw hits percentage fr each clumn in an index assciated with the selected table. It will als list the data distributin data values and ccurrences f each value. What infrmatin des the Table Size Details chart cntain? The Table Size Details chart displays the size f each cmpnent in a table. T view the Table Size Details chart, select a table frm the list and click the Size tab in the Table Details sectin. Hw can I analyze table dependencies? The Table Dependencies tab displays the bjects the selected table references and is referenced by, the type f dependency, and the actin f the dependency. This allws yu t quickly see hw the table is utilized and hw it is affected by and affects ther tables and bjects.

162 What infrmatin is n the Indexes tab? The Indexes tab displays all indexes defined fr the selected table and an verview f each index. Hw can I analyze index statistics? The Tables and Indexes view allws yu t see general table and index statistics fr the database selected. Yu can als rebuild indexes fr highly fragmented tables and update yur statistics, which are displayed in the chart and tables in the Table Details sectin f the view. Fr mre infrmatin, see SQL Server Bks Online. TIP Fragmentatin data fr a particular table may nt be cllected fr any f the fllwing reasns: Table statistics cllectin has nt ccurred The database hsting the table has been excluded frm cllectin The table size des nt meet the minimum size threshld The database hsting the table is nt accessible The table is lcked

163 Update table statistics The Update Statistics ptin n the Tables and Indexes view f the Databases tab allws yu t update yur Table Statistics infrmatin. When yu click Update Statistics frm the SQLdm Cnsle, the Select Tables windw pens and allws yu t chse the tables t update.

164 Rebuild indexes The Rebuild Indexes ptin n the Tables and Indexes view allws yu t select tables t rebuild. Rebuilding yur tables allws yu t decrease the amunt f fragmentatin n a table. High table fragmentatin can lead t verall perfrmance bttlenecks n yur SQL Server instance. When yu click Rebuild Indexes frm the SQLdm Cnsle, the Select Tables windw pens and allws yu t chse the table indexes t rebuild. TIP If yu are rebuilding indexes n a very large table the rebuild prcess culd take several minutes t cmplete. While the rebuild is in prcess, the table is lcked and users are unable t access it. Once the indexes are rebuilt, the % Fragmentatin (Current) clumn displays shwing yu the results. TIP If yu are rebuilding a very large index, the SQLdm Cnsle will check fr the rebuild status fr 90 secnds. If the rebuild is nt cmplete after 90 secnds, the % Fragmentatin (Current) clumn des nt display the new value until the next table statistics cllectin ccurs.

165 Mnitr database mirrring The Database Mirrring view allws yu t mnitr the mirrred databases set up n mnitred SQL Server instances. Yu can view the mirrred databases by clicking Mirrring n the Databases tab. TIP If yu have enabled database mirrring n yur SQL Server, the SQLdm Database Mirrr Mnitring view is enabled by default. What is database mirrring? Database mirrring is a prcess available in SQL Server 2005 and 2008 that mves database transactins frm ne SQL Server database t anther SQL Server database n a different instance f SQL Server. Database mirrring allws yu t cnfigure a duplicate f yur imprtant databases fr availability and redundancy. What database mirrring statistics can I mnitr in the Database Mirrr Mnitring view? In this view, yu can see all the mirrred databases n all the mnitred SQL Server instances, their current status, and histry. The database table prvides the fllwing infrmatin: Database Name The name f the database. Server Instance The SQL Server instance hsting the mirrred database. Current Rle Describes whether the database is the principal r the mirrred database. Mirrring State The status f the database mirrr, clr-cded based n the cnfigured alert level. Witness Cnnectin The status f the cnnectin, clr-cded based n the cnfigured alert level. Operatinal State Describes whether the database mirrring sessin is perating in a preferred cnfiguratin based n the user's cnfiguratin f SQLdm. Operating Mde (Hidden) Shws the current perating mde: High availability with autmatic fail-ver (has a witness, synchrnus); High availability withut autmatic fail-ver (n witness, synchrnus); High perfrmance (n witness, asynchrnus) What actins can I take in the Database Mirrr Mnitring view? Each rw f the mirrred databases table prvides a menu f actins yu can perfrm: Failver Allws yu t fail ver the principal rle between the tw partner databases in the mirrring sessin.

166 The duratin f a mirrring failver peratin varies accrding t the amunt f lg in the red queue n the mirrr. All transactins in the red queue must rll frward befre the mirrr can assume the rle f Principal. After the fail ver has been initiated, the Principal changes t PENDING_FAILOVER while the mirrr synchrnizes. Once cmplete, there is a brief perid where user cnnectins are terminated and while rles are switching the mirrring status is undetermined. If a refresh ccurs at this time, yur mirrred database des nt shw in the Mirrred Databases grid. This lasts fr a mment and yur next refresh reflects the switched rles. Fr mre infrmatin abut the failver functin, see SQL Server Bks Online. Suspend/Resume Mirrring Allws yu t pause all mirrring peratins. While mirrring is paused in "High Availability" mde, all transactins pened against the principal are queued fr transmissin t the mirrr partner nce the sessin resumes. Set mirrr relatinship as "Nrmal" r "Failed Over" Allws yu t define the status f a mirrr relatinship. Once yu have set a preferred peratinal state, yu will be alerted if the cnfiguratin differs frm this. Clear the rle preference fr this mirrring sessin Allws yu t clear the preferred rle fr the sessin and stp receiving alerts fr differences between the current cnfiguratin and the Nrmal status. What alerts are available fr mirrred databases? The fllwing alerts can be cnfigured fr mirrred databases. Mirrr Cmmit Overhead Average delay in millisecnds n the principal server instance fr each transactin due t database mirrring. Mirrred Server Rle Change A change in rle has taken place n a mirrred database n the mnitred server. Mirrring Oldest Unsent The age f the ldest unsent transactin in minutes n the principal. This is nly meaningful n the principal server instance. Mirrring Preferred Cnfiguratin A change has taken place in terms f the preferred peratinal status. Mirrr Status Status f the mirrred database such as synchrnized, suspended r discnnected. Red Queue Length Size f the red queue n the mirrr in kilbytes. The red queue is the size in kilbytes f the utstanding transactins n the mirrr that have yet t be applied. Unsent Queue Length Size f the unsent lg in the send queue n the principal in kilbytes. Mirrring Witness Cnnectin Is the witness cnnected r nt (if there is a witness cnfigured).

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168 Mnitr services The Services tab allws yu t view the status and manage yur SQL Server services including the fllwing services: SQL Server Agent Full-Text Search. SQL Server 2008 n lnger has a separate full-text search service. If the mnitred instance is SQL Server 2008, the full text search des nt appear n the grid r graph. DTC (Distributed Transactin Crdinatr service) Replicatin services TIP The Start and Stp service actins are nt supprted fr virtual SQL Server instances (instances lcated n a Windws cluster nde). T start r stp a service n a virtual SQL Server 2008 instance, use the Micrsft Failver Cluster Management tl. Fr SQL Server 2005 r earlier, use the Micrsft Cluster Administratr tl t manage services. What alerts are assciated with the Services tab? Nn-Distributed Transactins (Cunt) The number f transactins nt written t the Distributin database. Last Full-Text Catalg Update (Hurs) The number f hurs beynd which the Full-Text Catalg statistics data is cnsidered utdated. Unsubscribed Transactins (Cunt) The number f transactins written t the Distributin database that are nt subscribed. Unsubscribed Transactins (Secnds) The number f secnds a transactin written t the database waits befre subscriptin. DTC Status Displays the status f the Distributed Transactin Crdinatr service. Full-Text Search Status Displays the status f the Full-Text Search service. SQL Server Agent Status Displays the status f the SQL Server Agent service. SQL Server Status Displays the status f the SQL Server service. SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb Indicates the percentage f time a scheduled jb is taking ver what it nrmally takes t cmplete the jb. SQL Server Agent Jb Failure Indicates that a scheduled jb prcessed by the SQL Server Agent service ended abnrmally. CLR Enabled Indicates whether the Cmmn Language Runtime (CLR) feature enabled n the SQL Server.

169 Cluster Active Nde The active nde f the cluster is a nn-preferred nde. The preferred nde may be cnfigured under Server Prperties > Cluster Settings. Cluster Failver There has been a change in the active nde. This alert remains active fr the amunt f time specified in the alert's advanced settings. Distributin Latency Time in secnds that a replicatin transactin has been hlding at the Publisher and waiting t be received by a Distributr.

170 Get an verview f yur services perfrmance The Services Summary tab includes the status f yur Services. Yu can start and stp yur DTC, r Full-Text Search by selecting the apprpriate buttn. TIP SQL Server 2008 n lnger has a separate full-text search service. If the mnitred instance is SQL Server 2008, the full text search des nt shw n the grid r graph. Hw d I use the Service Availability chart? The Service Availability chart displays the DTC (Distributed Transactin Crdinatr), Full-Text Search, SQL Server, and SQL Server Agent status. TIP An Unavailable status in the chart is caused by a pending status change such as starting, stpping, pausing, and cntinuing.

171 Mnitr SQL Agent jbs The SQL Agent Jbs view allws yu t view all yur SQL Agent Jbs fr the selected SQL Server instance. Yu can view the Jb Histry f SQL Agent Jbs in the Jb Histry list and Jb Steps by clicking the + buttn next t the Jb Name. Hw d I access the SQL Agent jb list? T access the list f SQL Agent jbs assciated with a server, n the Servers navigatin page, click the SQL Server instance yu want t view, and then click Services > SQL Agent Jbs. What d the clrs in the Last Run Outcme mean? The Last Run Outcme clumn f the SQL Agent Jbs page is clr cded t quickly alert yu f issues needing yur attentin. The clrs used in this clumn depend n the use f the SQL Agent Jb Cmpletin metric in the Alert Cnfiguratin dialg. If this metric is enabled, the Last Run Outcme clumn is clred based n the crrelatin f the utcme f the jb r jb step and the state that utcme crrespnds t in the SQL Agent Jb Cmpletin metric. If this metric is nt enabled, then SQLdm displays results in red if the utcme is Failed r Canceled, and green if the utcme is Succeeded. All ther utcme states remain the default clr. T custmize the Last Run Outcme settings fr yur SQL Agent jbs: 1. Right-click a SQL Server instance in the Servers tree. 2. Select Cnfigure Alerts. 3. Select the SQL Server Agent Jb Cmpletin metric. 4. Click the Edit buttn. 5. Make the necessary changes t custmize yur alert states. 6. Click OK, and then click OK. Hw d I view message infrmatin abut a specific jb? Use the Jb Histry list t see mre infrmatin abut a specific jb. Yu can review the full message by right-clicking the apprpriate jb name, and then selecting View Message. A cpy feature allws yu t cut and paste the message detail int anther frmat fr additinal use.

172 Mnitr full text searches The Full-Text Search view can be used t mnitr and diagnse prblems with the SQL Server Full-Text Search service. The view is cmpsed f a single list that displays infrmatin abut each Full-Text catalg maintained n a mnitred SQL Server. Yu can view Catalg details by selecting a Full-Text Catalg frm the list. The Full-Text Search view lists all the full-text search catalgs that are hsted n the SQL Server instance as well as their statuses. Yu can als start r stp the Full-Text Search service, ptimize r rebuild the catalgs. Fr each catalg listed, the database, status, size, and last ppulatin date is listed. In additin, selecting any catalg frm the list will ppulate the Catalg Details sectin. This sectin includes infrmatin n the tables, rws, clumns, catalgs, language, and clumn data types included in the Full-Text search. What happens when I Optimize r Rebuild my Full-Text Catalg? Optimize When yu select the Optimize buttn, SQL Server will ptimize the space utilizatin f the catalg and imprve query perfrmance as well as the accuracy f relevance rankings f search results. Rebuild When yu select the Rebuild buttn, SQL Server reppulates the full-text search index.

173 Analyze replicatin infrmatin The Replicatin view allws yu t analyze the replicatin infrmatin n the selected SQL Server instance. The view displays the tplgy and key metrics that detail the current state f active subscriptins and nn-subscribed subscriptins n all SQL Server instances related t replicatin n the mnitred SQL Server. Fr mre infrmatin abut Replicatin, see SQL Server Bks Online. TIP Cllecting replicatin statistics can have perfrmance impact n the mnitred SQL Server instance. Replicatin Tplgy The Replicatin tplgy grid displays all replicatin sessins in which the selected server is participating, whether it is a publisher, distributr, r subscriber. Fr merge and snapsht replicatin, SQLdm must mnitr the distributr. Fr transactinal replicatin, it is recmmended that yu mnitr the distributr, publisher, and subscriber fr a cmplete set f metrics. Nte that SQLdm displays a subset f data fr each mnitred participant. Right-click a rw r sessin t navigate t participants fr mre infrmatin. Detailed Overview The Detailed Overview tab prvides an verview f transactinal replicatin specific t the publisher, distributr, and subscriber. In additin, SQLdm als displays an verview f the selected merge replicatin sessin gathered frm the distributr. TIP Times displayed in the subscriber grid are lcal t the subscriber. Nn-Subscribed Queue The Nn-Subscribed Queue tab cntains the Entry Date, Subscriptin Database, Wait Time, and Cmmand cntained in the queue f active nn-subscribed cmmands. Once a cmmand exceeds the retentin perid, SQLdm switches the cmmand t inactive and n lnger displays the detail.

174 Mnitr lgs The Lgs tab allws yu view SQL Server related lgs. These lgs can be used t diagnse SQL Server prblems where a histry f events is necessary t frm cntext. By default the current lg is selected; yu can select archived r even multiple archived lgs t view r search. Filter and Search ptins allw yu t lcate the areas f the lgs that are mst imprtant. TIP The filter ptin will nly filter lgs nce the lgs alerts are enabled. The archive number is the file number assciated with the lg in SQL Server while the date is the last mdified date f the file n disk. If the archive numbers seem ut f rder, yu shuld check the errr lg. What can I use the Lgs tab fr? The Lgs tab allws yu t lk at all the events taking place n yur SQL Server instance. Each event, when selected, cntains detailed infrmatin in the Details sectin f the tab which allws yu t diagnse specific issues that ccur. Fr Example: if the ne f yur SQL Server instances restarts, the event lg can tell yu the time f the restart. This helps yu diagnse issues that ccur n yur SQL Server instances.

175 Filter SQL Server events The Filter Settings windw allws yu t select: The time range t filter events, such as Start Date and End Date The surce f the lg entry, such as the sessin ID number The message severity, such as OK, Warning, r Critical If the alert is disabled, all messages are infrmatinal. T Filter the Server Lg: 1. Click the Filter buttn n the Lgs tab. 2. Enter an End Date and Start Date in the General sectin f the Filter Settings windw. 3. Select the Message Severity. 4. Click OK.

176 Search fr SQL Server events The Find windw, accessed by clicking Search, allws yu search fr text in the event messages. T search fr text in yur Server lgs: 1. Click Search n the Lgs tab. 2. Enter the search term in the Find what field. 3. Select the field yu want t search (Message, Msg #, r Surce) frm the Lk in drp-dwn list. 4. Select yur Find ptins. 5. Click Find Next. 6. Keep clicking Find Next t scrll thrugh the matches t lcate the specific event.

177 Cycle the SQL Server lg Click the Cycle Server Lg buttn t archive what is in the mst recent (current) lg and start a new lg. T cycle the Server Lgs: 1. Click Cycle Server Lg. 2. Select the lg types yu want t cycle (SQL Server r SQL Server Agent). 3. Click OK t cycle the lgs.

178 Cnfigure lgs The Cnfigure Lgs windw allws yu t determine the number f SQL Server Lgs retained by SQL Server. Yu can access this windw by clicking Cnfigure n the Lgs tab. Check the Unlimited check bx t retain all Event Lgs r enter the number t keep nly a number f the mst current lgs. SQLdm deletes lder lgs. TIP The number indicated n the Cnfigure Server Lgs windw changes the number f SQL Server Lgs stred by SQL Server, but nt the number f SQL Server Agent lgs stred.

179 Alert n SQL Server Metrics SQLdm allws yu t cnfigure alerts t infrm and warn yu abut appraching issues with yur SQL Server instances. Yu can view these alerts using the SQLdm Cnsle, the Idera Newsfeed, r SQLdm Mbile. When an alert threshld is reached, SQLdm can: Send the alert message t the Idera Newsfeed Actin Prvider, which publishes the alert message as a status update n the server wall in the Idera Newsfeed interface and n the Active Alerts view in SQLdm Mbile Send an ntificatin Pp up an alert message in yur Windws taskbar Write an event t the Windws Event lg Create a new T D item (Nte that beginning with SQLdm 7.0, the T D feature is available nly t users wh had T D activated in an earlier 6.x versin. SQLdm 7.1 des nt supprt this feature fr new users.) In respnse t a set threshld entering the errr level, SQLdm can perfrm ne r mre f the fllwing actins: Send the alert message t the Idera Newsfeed Actin Prvider, which publishes the alert message as a status update n the server wall in the Idera Newsfeed interface and n the Active Alerts view in SQLdm Mbile Send an ntificatin Write an event t the Windws Event lg Create a new T D item (Nte that beginning with SQLdm 7.0, the T D feature is available nly t users wh had T D activated in an earlier 6.x versin. SQLdm 7.1 des nt supprt this feature fr new users.) Once yu crrect the situatin triggering the alert, SQLdm alerts again yu if the situatin recurs. TIP On each SQLdm view, clumns cntaining assciated alerts are highlighted with their current status clr. Yu can right-click many f these clumns and select Cnfigure Alert t change the assciated threshlds. What is an alert template? SQLdm allws yu t cnfigure generic alert settings as a template that yu can apply t servers and grups f servers in yur rganizatin. Click Tls > Alert Cnfiguratin Template and cmplete the required fields t cnfigure an alert template. What is an infrmatinal alert? Infrmatinal alerts allw yu t set a threshld that, when generated, triggers a status that des nt affect the verall status f the server within SQLdm. Yu can use infrmatinal alerts t ntify an administratr f the state f a particular metric fr a server r trigger secndary prcesses that culd take actin t prevent issue escalatin. TIP Nte that fr certain metrics, using the infrmatinal alert means that yu will n lnger receive a warning r critical alert fr events generated by that metric. Please review the situatin befre setting up an infrmatinal alert. What is the Idera Newsfeed? The Idera Newsfeed is a revlutinary new way fr DBAs and managers t cllabrate, share knwledge, and keep clse tabs n yur mst critical SQL Server issues. With the Idera Newsfeed, yu can quickly share infrmatin t stay infrmed, be mre prductive and shrten the time t prblem reslutin. Fr mre infrmatin, see the Idera Newsfeed Help.

180 What is SQLdm Mbile? SQLdm Mbile includes the Idera Newsfeed as well as several dashbard views that define yur server health and expse critical alerts. The SQLdm Mbile Web applicatin can be accessed frm mst smart phnes and mbile devices.

181 Cnfigure alerts The Alert Cnfiguratin windw allws yu t set up alerts fr specific SQL Server instances. T pen the Alert Cnfiguratin windw with a SQL Server instance selected, right-click the instance and select Cnfigure Alerts. Yu can set the acceptable threshlds using the fllwing alert type: Alert Type Clr Meaning OK Green Acceptable threshld where SQLdm des nt generate an alert. Infrmatinal Blue Infrmatinal threshld where SQLdm generates an infrmatinal alert. Warning Yellw Warning threshld where SQLdm generates a warning alert. Critical Red Critical threshld where SQLdm generates a critical alert. In additin t setting the threshlds fr specific alerts, yu can custmize yur alerts by adding cmments t each alert. Cmments allw yu t include instructins t users when a level reaches a particular threshld r t prvide additinal infrmatin abut the alert. Yu can als custmize the levels at which SQLdm prvides alert ntificatins by changing the infrmatinal, warning, and critical values n the Server Threshlds tab f the Alert Settings windw. Yu can als base yur alerts n the past perfrmance f the metrics cllected by SQLdm. This is a pwerful and effective way t ensure that the alerts yu receive are utside f yur typical metric ranges. TIP Fr each alert metric, yu can enter the specific criteria by duble-clicking the values n the Cnfiguratin tab. T cnfigure an alert: 1. Right-click a SQL Server instance in the Servers tree. 2. Select Cnfigure Alerts. 3. Select the metric yu want t edit frm the list in the Alert Cnfiguratin windw. 4. Check the bxes next t Infrmatinal, Warning, and Critical t include alerts fr these states. 5. Change the alert threshlds by mving the arrws t the apprpriate levels r by duble-clicking the value and typing a new threshld level. 6. Select the Cmments tab and enter infrmatin yu want displayed in the alert message fr this metric. 7. Click Apply. 8. If yu want the edits yu made t be replicated t every SQL Server instance SQLdm is mnitring, click Yes. 9. Click OK t accept yur changes. Why are my new Table Fragmentatin alert threshlds nt immediately effective? SQLdm updates Table Fragmentatin alerts with new threshld infrmatin nly when new data is generated during the table statistics cllectin interval. It is preferred that yu set yur table statistics cllectin interval t ccur when yur server is nt perfrming any prductin tasks. Because this data cllectin ccurs at mst nce per day and yu can cnfigure it t run as infrequently as nce per week, there may be a significant delay befre new alerts are generated with yur new alert threshld. Yu can cnfigure yur wait mnitring using the Mnitred SQL Server Prperties windw. What is an alert template?

182 SQLdm allws yu t cnfigure generic alert settings as a template that yu can apply t servers and grups f servers in yur rganizatin. Click Tls > Alert Cnfiguratin Template and cmplete the required fields t cnfigure an alert template. What is an infrmatinal alert? Infrmatinal alerts allw yu t set a threshld that, when generated, triggers a status that des nt affect the verall status f the server within SQLdm. Yu can use infrmatinal alerts t ntify an administratr f the state f a particular metric fr a server r trigger secndary prcesses that culd take actin t prevent issue escalatin. TIP Nte that fr certain metrics, using the infrmatinal alert means that yu n lnger receive a warning r critical alert fr events generated by that metric. Please review the situatin befre setting up an infrmatinal alert.

183 Cnfigure alert templates The Alert Templates windw allws yu t cnfigure generic alert settings that yu can apply t servers and grups f servers in yur rganizatin. An event that causes a metric t n lnger meet a cnditin r t exceed a threshld signals SQLdm t raise an alert. Alert templates save yu time and help yu t avid mistakes by simplifying alert cnfiguratin acrss yur envirnment. SQLdm displays the default template name and descriptin in bld text. Applying an alert template t a mnitred server verwrites all existing alert cnfiguratins. Yu can make any custm changes t the specific server's alert cnfiguratin nce the template is applied. If yu make a change t a template that is applied t a server, yu must als reapply the template t that server using the Apply T buttn. TIP Servers are nt permanently attached t an applied alert template. SQLdm des nt prpagate t the mnitred server any changes made t the template unless explicitly applied. T create a new alert template: 1. Select Tls > Alert Cnfiguratin Templates. 2. Click New. 3. Type a unique name and descriptin. 4. If yu want t create a new template based n an existing template, select the name f the existing template frm the Cpy frm list. 5. If yu want this new template t be yur default template, check Default Template. 6. Click OK when dne. 7. If yu want t apply this new template t yur existing SQL Server instances, click Yes in the cnfirmatin message bx. If yu d nt want t apply yur new template t any existing SQL Server instances at this pint, click N. 8. Cnfigure yur alert settings, and then click OK. When shuld I make ad hc changes and when shuld I use a template? A template allws yu t apply the same alert cnfiguratins t mre than ne SQL Server instance. It helps yu avid simple mistakes such as transpsing characters r leaving ut metric details that culd ccur when yu manually cnfigure each server. Alert templates als help yu rll ut changes by making the updates in a single lcatin and then rlling ut the changes acrss yur envirnment. If yu are mre interested in ad hc alert cnfiguratin, remember that yu can use a template t return a server t default settings if yu make any changes that yu later want t revert. Can I make changes t an existing template? Yes, SQLdm allws yu t make changes t an existing alert template. Select the template frm the list, and then click View/Edit. If necessary, yu can delete any existing template except fr the Default Template. T delete a template, select the template yu want t delete, and then click Delete. Hw d I apply template changes t a server? Once yu create a new template r make changes t an existing template, yu shuld apply the updates t yur servers. Select the template frm the list, click Apply T, select ne r mre server t which yu want t apply the alert template, and then click OK. Nte that if the template yu are making changes t is already assciated with a server, these changes are nt autmatically applied when yu change the template. Yu must use the Apply T buttn and select the apprpriate servers. Hw d I set a template t use as the default?

184 Yu can set an existing template as the default fr SQLdm t apply t all new servers added withut specifying an alert template. T designate a template as the default, click the template in the list, click Set Default, and then click OK. If there is nly ne template in yur list, SQLdm uses this template as the default.

185 Cnfigure alert template settings The Alert Template Cnfiguratin windw allws yu t set up the alerts templates fr multiple r all SQL Server instances. TIP Be sure t review a list f the default alert IDs, their descriptins, and assciated events befre cnfiguring yur alerts. Yu can set the acceptable threshlds using the fllwing alert types: Alert Type Clr Meaning OK Green Acceptable threshld where SQLdm des nt generate an alert. Infrmatinal Blue Infrmatinal threshld where SQLdm generates an infrmatinal alert. Warning Yellw Warning threshld where SQLdm generates a warning alert. Critical Red Critical threshld where SQLdm generates a critical alert. In additin t setting the threshlds fr specific alerts, yu can custmize yur alerts by adding cmments t each alert. Cmments allw yu t include instructins t users when a level reaches a particular threshld r t prvide additinal infrmatin abut the alert. Yu can als custmize the levels at which SQLdm prvides alert ntificatins by changing the infrmatinal, warning, and critical values n the Server Threshlds tab f the Alert Settings windw. Yu can als base yur alerts n the past perfrmance f the metrics cllected by SQLdm. This is a pwerful and effective way t ensure that the alerts yu receive are utside f yur typical metric ranges. TIP Fr each alert metric, yu can enter the specific criteria by duble-clicking the values n the Cnfiguratin tab. T cnfigure the settings fr an alert template: 1. Select the metric yu want t edit frm the list in the Alert Template Cnfiguratin windw. 2. Check the bxes next t Infrmatinal, Warning, and Critical t include alerts fr these states. 3. Change the alert threshlds by mving the arrws t the apprpriate levels r by duble-clicking the value and typing a new threshld level. 4. Select the Cmments tab and enter infrmatin yu want displayed in the alert message fr this metric. 5. Click Apply. 6. If yu want the edits yu made t be replicated t every SQL Server instance SQLdm is mnitring, click Yes. 7. Click OK t accept yur changes. What is an infrmatinal alert? Infrmatinal alerts allw yu t set a threshld that, when generated, triggers a status that des nt affect the verall status f the server within SQLdm. Yu can use infrmatinal alerts t ntify an administratr f the state f a particular metric fr a server r trigger secndary prcesses that culd take actin t prevent issue escalatin. TIP Nte that fr certain metrics, using the infrmatinal alert means that yu will n lnger receive a warning r critical alert fr events generated by that metric. Please review the situatin befre setting up an infrmatinal alert.

186 Can I add mre metrics t my alert cnfiguratin? Yu can add custm metrics t yur alert cnfiguratin by using the Add Custm Cunter wizard n the Administratin windw. This dialg allws yu t use custm cunters t track metrics that SQLdm begins t mnitr. Yu can select metrics in PerfMn, SQL Server, and even metrics mnitred via custm T-SQL script.

187 Set advanced alert ptins The Advanced Alert Settings windw allws yu t cntrl hw and when alerts are raised by limiting the number f alerts and ntificatins that are generated. Alert Duratin Alert duratin allws yu t select the ttal time an alert is raised fr an event. Alert Suppressin Alert suppressin allws yu t select the amunt f time SQLdm waits befre alerting n a metric that has exceeded threshld limits. Alert Filters Alert filters allws yu t select: Disk drive exclusins t exclude ne r mre disk drives frm triggering an alert Text and regular expressins t exclude certain wrds and expressins frm triggering an alert Autgrw Settings Autgrw settings allws yu t select whether yu want SQLdm t take autgrwth int accunt when calculating the remaining space available. Database Exclusins Database exclusins allws yu t select the databases yu want t exclude frm database alerts. Jb Exclusins Jb exclusins allws yu t select bth the jbs and jb categries yu want t exclude frm jb alerts. Sessins Exclusins Sessins exclusins allws yu t select the applicatins, hst servers, and users yu want t exclude frm jb alerts. Custm Cunters Custm cunters allws yu t select whether SQLdm generates an alert when a custm cunter is nt cllected. Hw d I cnfigure a custm respnse when an alert is generated by SQLdm? SQLdm allws yu t cnfigure when and hw alert respnses are generated. Yu can select frm the fllwing alert respnses (prviders): Send an t a persn r grup f peple Lg an event in the Windws Event Lg Enable the Query Mnitr Execute a prgram r utility Send an event t yur Netwrk Management tl Execute a SQL Agent Jb Execute a Script Create a T D (Nte that beginning with SQLdm 7.0, the T D feature is available nly t users wh had T D activated in an earlier 6.x versin. SQLdm 7.1 des nt supprt this feature fr new users.)

188 T cnfigure a custm respnse when an alert is generated, select Tls > Alert Actins and Respnses frm the cnsle tlbar.

189 Cnfigure alert duratin SQLdm allws yu t determine the ttal time an alert is raised fr an event ccurring n a specified SQL Server instance. The Alert Duratin tab f the Advanced Alert Cnfiguratin windw prvides a page fr yu t enter the duratin f the alert in hurs and minutes. Fr the SQL Server Agent Jb Failure metric, yu can specify whether yu want SQLdm t trigger the alert each time any jb fails r t raise an alert nly upn the failure f the mst recently-executed jb. The metrics that allw fr specifying alert duratin include the fllwing: SQL Server Agent Jb Cmpletin SQL Server Agent Jb Failure SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Minutes) SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Percent) Use ad hc Alert Cnfiguratin t enter hw lng a jb alert remains active: 1. In the Navigatin page, click Servers. 2. Right-click the apprpriate SQL server instance, and then select Cnfigure Alerts. 3. Select the metric fr which yu want t cnfigure an alert. 4. Click Advanced. 5. Click Alert Duratin. 6. Type r use the selectin windw t enter the alert duratin in hurs and minutes. 7. Click OK. 8. T accept these changes, click OK. Use Alert Cnfiguratin templates t enter hw lng a jb alert remains active: 1. Click Tls > Alert Cnfiguratin Templates. 2. Click New r select an existing template, and then click View/Edit. 3. If yu clicked New, type a name, and then click OK. 4. If yu clicked View/Edit, click OK. 5. Select the metric fr which yu want t cnfigure an alert. 6. Click Advanced. 7. Click Alert Duratin. 8. If yu selected the SQL Server Agent Jb Cmpletin, SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Minutes), r SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Percent) metric, cntinue with the next step. If yu selected the SQL Server Agent Jb Failure metric, select Anytime a jb failure ccurs t trigger an alert each time a jb failure ccurs r select Only if the mst recent jb executin failed if yu want t raise an alert nly when the mst recentlyexecuted jb fails. 9. Type r use the selectin windw t enter the alert duratin in hurs and minutes. 10. Click OK. 11. If yu want the edits yu made t be replicated t every SQL Server instance SQLdm is mnitring, click Yes. 12. T accept these changes, click OK.

190 Cnfigure alert suppressin In certain envirnments, it is acceptable fr sme metrics t exceed the cnfigured alert threshlds fr very shrt perids f time, fr example ne refresh. Typically these exceptins last less than a minute. If yu are mnitring many SQL Server instances r if the amunt f data cllected is very high, this culd prduce a significant number f alerts. The Advanced Alert Cnfiguratin windw allws yu t limit the number f these alerts that are generated by letting yu input the number f minutes a threshld vilatin ccurs befre an alert is raised, reducing the amunt f alert "nise" yu receive. Hw many minutes shuld I enter n the Advanced Cnfiguratin windw? The amunt f time yu enter here depends n hw critical the metric is in yur envirnment and the amunt f time SQLdm waits between refreshes. If yu enter a time less than that f the refresh, the secnd cnsecutive refresh where the alert is utside the acceptable threshld range will prmpt the alert. The fllwing table displays the length f time SQLdm waits befre an alert is raised when the scheduled refresh ccurs every six minutes and varius values are entered: Time entered n the Advanced Alert Cnfiguratin windw Alert is generated 1-5 minutes Secnd Refresh ccurs six minutes after the first time the prblem is encuntered 6-11 minutes Third Refresh ccurs 18 minutes after the first time the prblem is encuntered minutes Furth Refresh ccurs 24 minutes after the first time the prblem is encuntered

191 Cnfigure alert filters - disk drive exclusins By default, certain metrics include all drives within a specific SQL Server instance when mnitring fr events that can trigger an alert. The Alert Filters tab f the Advanced Alert Cnfiguratin windw allws yu t select ne f mre disk drives t exclude frm alerting n the selected metric. The metrics that allw fr disk drive exclusins include the fllwing: Average Disk Millisecnds Per Read Average Disk Millisecnds Per Transfer Average Disk Millisecnds Per Write Disk Reads Per Secnd Disk Transfers Per Secnd Disk Writes Per Secnd OS Average Disk Queue Length Per Disk (Cunt) OS Disk Full (Percent) OS Disk Time Per Disk (Percent) Use ad hc Alert Cnfiguratin t exclude disk drives frm an alert: 1. In the Navigatin page, click Servers. 2. Right-click the apprpriate SQL server instance, and then select Cnfigure Alerts. 3. Select the metric fr which yu want t cnfigure an alert. 4. Click Advanced. 5. Click Alert Filters. 6. Type the name f the disk drives yu want t exclude frm alerts. Use semiclns t separate names and d nt use wildcard characters. 7. Click OK. 8. T accept these changes, click OK. Use Alert Cnfiguratin Templates t exclude disk drives frm an alert: 1. Click Tls > Alert Cnfiguratin Templates. 2. Click New r select an existing template, and then click View/Edit. 3. If yu clicked New, type a name, and then click OK. 4. If yu clicked View/Edit, click OK. 5. Select the metric fr which yu want t cnfigure an alert. 6. Click Advanced. 7. Click Alert Filters. 8. Type the name f the disk drives yu want t exclude frm alerts. Use semiclns t separate names and d nt use wildcard characters. 9. Click OK. 10. If yu want the edits yu made t be replicated t every SQL Server instance SQLdm is mnitring, click Yes. 11. T accept these changes, click OK.

192 Cnfigure text and expressin alerts SQL Server Agent Lg and SQL Server Errr Lg metrics allw users t trigger an alert based n certain text r regular expressins. SQLdm prvides different levels f alerts s yu can select whether yu want t generate a critical, warning, r infrmatinal alert based n yur entered data. Use ad hc Alert Cnfiguratin t enter text r a regular expressin t trigger an alert: 1. In the Navigatin page, click Servers. 2. Right-click the apprpriate SQL server instance, and then select Cnfigure Alerts. 3. Select the metric fr which yu want t cnfigure an alert. 4. Click Advanced. 5. If yu want t trigger an alert fr certain text, type the text in the apprpriate field. Use semiclns t separate names and a percent (%) character as a wildcard. 6. If yu want t trigger an alert fr a certain regular expressin, type the expressin in the apprpriate field. Type nly ne regular expressin per line. 7. Click OK. 8. T accept these changes, click OK. Use Alert Cnfiguratin Templates t enter text r a regular expressin t trigger an alert: 1. Click Tls > Alert Cnfiguratin Templates. 2. Click New r select an existing template, and then click View/Edit. 3. If yu clicked New, type a name, and then click OK. 4. If yu clicked View/Edit, click OK. 5. Select the metric fr which yu want t cnfigure an alert. 6. Click Advanced. 7. If yu want t trigger an alert fr certain text, type the text in the apprpriate field. Use semiclns t separate names and a percent (%) character as a wildcard. 8. If yu want t trigger an alert fr a certain regular expressin, type the expressin in the apprpriate field. Type nly ne regular expressin per line. 9. Click OK. 10. If yu want the edits yu made t be replicated t every SQL Server instance SQLdm is mnitring, click Yes. 11. T accept these changes, click OK. What is an infrmatinal alert? Infrmatinal alerts allw yu t set a threshld that, when generated, triggers a status that des nt affect the verall status f the server within SQLdm. Yu can use infrmatinal alerts t ntify an administratr f the state f a particular metric fr a server r trigger secndary prcesses that culd take actin t prevent issue escalatin. TIP Nte that fr certain metrics, using the infrmatinal alert means that yu n lnger receive a warning r critical alert fr events generated by that metric. Please review the situatin befre setting up an infrmatinal alert.

193 Cnfigure size remaining SQL Server can autmatically expand a database r lg when necessary based n a set f parameters. The Autgrw Settings tab f the Advanced Alert Cnfiguratin windw allws yu t specify whether yu want t take this autgrwth int accunt when calculating the remaining space available. SQLdm allws yu t select whether t trigger an alert based n the current database r lg used size divided by the maximum pssible size. Click Yes, alert n the current used size divided by the maximum pssible size n the Autgrw Settings page t set the alert t include autgrw r click N, alert n the current used size divided by the current file size if yu d nt want t take SQL Server autgrwth int cnsideratin.

194 Cnfigure alert filters - database exclusins The Alert Filters tab f the Advanced Alert Cnfiguratin windw allws yu t select databases t exclude frm alerting n the selected metric. Yu can limit the amunt f alert nise generated fr very small databases, which tend t reprt a high fragmentatin rate, r databases that are in single user mde and are usually in use. The metrics that allw fr database exclusins include the fllwing: Database Full (Percent) Database Status Lg Full (Percent) Table Fragmentatin (Percent) T select databases t exclude frm a specific alert: 1. Open the Alert Cnfiguratin windw and select the alert yu want t cnfigure. 2. Click Advanced. 3. Click Exclude. 4. Select ne mre multiple databases (by hlding dwn Shift) frm the list and click Exclude. 5. Click OK. 6. T accept these changes, click OK.

195 Cnfigure jb exclusins The Alert Filters tab f the Advanced Alert Cnfiguratin windw allws yu t select jbs r jb categries t include r exclude frm alerting fr the specified metric. Filtering allws yu t limit the amunt f alert nise generated fr SQL Server Agent Jbs r Jb categries that, fr example, are knwn t run fr a lng time. TIP By default, SQLdm alerts n all Jbs. If yu check the Alert n individual jb steps bx, all jb steps generate alerts. Using the Include filter limits jb alerts t nly thse SQL Server Agent Jb steps that apply t the filter. The Exclude filter limits the jb alerts t every SQL Server Agent Jb step except fr thse included in the Exclude filter. The metrics that allw fr SQL Server Agent Jb exclusins include the fllwing: SQL Server Agent Jb Cmpletin SQL Server Agent Jb Failure SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Minutes) SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Percent) T filter SQL Server Agent Jb alerts: 1. Open the Alert Cnfiguratin windw and select the alert yu want t cnfigure. 2. Click Advanced. 3. Select the Jb Filters tab. 4. Check the Alert n individual jb steps bx if yu wuld like an alert fr each step in each jb. 5. Click the Add buttn under the Include r Exclude filters. 6. Enter the Jb Name r Jb Categries t include r exclude and click OK. Use the percent symbl (%) as a wildcard. 7. Click OK t apply yur changes.

196 Cnfigure sessin exclusins The Advanced Alert Cnfiguratin windw allws yu t exclude applicatins, hst servers, and users frm the selected alert. Yu can limit the amunt f alert nise generated by knwn applicatins, pwer users, r a even whle list f pwer users, such as a develpment team, that cmmnly exceed yur alert threshlds. The metrics that allw fr sessin exclusins include the fllwing: Blcking Sessin Wait Time (Secnds) Oldest Open Transactin (Minutes) Sessin CPU Time (Secnds) T cnfigure sessin exclusins: 1. Open the Alert Cnfiguratin windw and select the alert yu want t cnfigure. 2. Click Advanced. 3. Enter the applicatins, hst servers, and users yu want t exclude frm the alert using % fr wildcards and semiclns t separate applicatin names. 4. Click OK t save yur cnfiguratin.

197 Cnfigure custm cunter suppressin The Advanced Alert Cnfiguratin windw allws yu t select whether yu want an alert t be created if SQLdm is unable t cllect a custm cunter. While selecting t nt generate an alert if the custm cunter cannt be cllected eliminates any ptential nise the alert culd generate. TIP If a custm cunter fails t be cllected, it is included in a critical summary alert that lists all the custm cunters that were nt able t be cllected.

198 Add r edit jb step filter The Add Jb Filter r Edit Jb Filter windw allws yu t create r edit a filter t determine when yu want a SQL Server Agent jb cnditin t raise an alert. Hw d I access the add r edit jb filters? T access the Add Jb Filter r Edit Jb Filter windw fr a single SQL Server instance: 1. Right-click a SQL Server instance in the Servers tree. 2. Select Cnfigure Alerts. 3. Select ne f the fllwing alerts: SQL Server Agent Jb Cmpletin SQL Server Agent Jb Failure SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Minutes) SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Percent) 4. Click the Advanced buttn and select Jb Filters. 5. Click Add r Edit in either the Include r Exclude list. T access the Add Jb Filter r Edit Jb Filter windw fr all SQL Server instances: 1. Select Tls > Default Alert Cnfiguratin. 2. Select ne f the fllwing alerts: SQL Server Agent Jb Cmpletin SQL Server Agent Jb Failure SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Minutes) SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Percent) 3. Click the Advanced buttn and select Jb Filters. 4. Click Add r Edit in either the Include r Exclude list. Hw d I use the Jb Filters tab? The Jb Filters tab allws yu t include r exclude a jb by jb categry, name, r step name if yu check Alert n individual jb steps. T add a jb filter: 1. Select Like r Equals in the Operatr drp-dwn windw fr either the Jb Categry, Jb Name, r Step Name field. 2. Enter the value t filter the jb fr in the Value field r click the Brwse buttn t brwse fr the bject yu want t filter. TIP Use the percent symbl (%) as a wildcard. 3. Click OK. TIP The Brwse buttn is nly available when adding r editing jb step filters fr a single SQL Server instance.

199 Alert value cnfiguratin The Value Cnfiguratin windw allws yu t select whether yu receive an alert fr a particular event based n the selected level fr that event. Fr example, if yu select the Critical alert level fr Offline fr Database Status, if the Database is ever ffline yu will receive a Critical Level alert. Alert Level Descriptin The selected metric is in an OK state. The selected metric is in an Infrmatinal state. The selected metric is in a Warning state. The selected metric is in a Critical state. Hw d yu pen the Value Cnfiguratin dialg? 1. Select Tls > Default Alert Cnfiguratin t pen the Default Alert Cnfiguratin windw. 2. Select ne f the fllwing metrics: Database Status Mirrring Status OS Metrics Cllectin Status DTC Status Full-Text Search Status SQL Server Agent Status 3. Click Edit. SQL Server Status SQL Server Agent Jb Cmpletin 4. Make any necessary changes, and then click OK. What is an infrmatinal alert? Infrmatinal alerts allw yu t set a threshld that, when generated, triggers a status that des nt affect the verall status f the server within SQLdm. Yu can use infrmatinal alerts t ntify an administratr f the state f a particular metric fr a server r trigger secndary prcesses that culd take actin t prevent issue escalatin. TIP Nte that fr certain metrics, using the infrmatinal alert means that yu will n lnger receive a warning r critical alert fr events generated by that metric. Please review the situatin befre setting up an infrmatinal alert.

200 Base alerts n past perfrmance One f the mst imprtant steps in setting up SQLdm t successfully mnitr yur SQL Server instances is the cnfiguratin f yur alerts s that yu nly receive alerts n metrics that actually fall utside the typical perfrmance f yur envirnment. SQLdm allws yu t d this by letting yu set a perid f time where the metric ranges cllected fr a set f alerts help determine yur alert threshlds. After data begins t be cllected, SQLdm will give yu recmmendatins fr tweaking yur alert threshlds fr the fllwing metrics: OS Memry Usage (Percent) Blcked Sessins (Cunt) Client Cmputers (Cunt) SQL Server CPU Usage (Percent) OS Average Disk Queue Length (Cunt) OS Disk Time (Percent) OS Privileged Time (Percent) OS User Time (Percent) OS Prcessr Time (Percent) OS Paging (Per Secnd) OS Prcessr Queue Length (Cunt) SQL Server Respnse Time (Millisecnds) Custm Cunters T cnfigure yur alert threshlds: 1. Cnfigure the perfrmance baseline. 2. View suggested alert threshlds. Ideally yu shuld wait until the baseline perid is ver. Yu will begin t ntice blue bars (see the image belw) n the Alert Cnfiguratin windw, 24 hurs after cllectins have begun, which represent yur reference ranges. 3. As yur perfrmance baseline perid ends, text appears at the tp f yur Alert Cnfiguratin windw letting yu knw that recmmendatins are available. Click the Alert Recmmendatin text t pen the Alert Recmmendatins windw fr yur SQL Server instance. This windw allws yu t see the threshlds SQLdm recmmends based n the data cllected during yur perfrmance baseline. 4. Either apply the alert recmmendatins r tweak yur threshlds.

201 Cnfigure a perfrmance baseline The Cnfigure Baseline windw allws yu t select the date range that is used by SQL diagnstic manager t set yur alert threshld. As data is cllected, yur alert recmmendatins are calculated using yur baseline. T cnfigure yur perfrmance baseline: 1. Right-click the SQL Server instance frm the Servers tree and select Cnfigure Baseline. 2. Select t either have SQLdm autmatically cnfigure yur baseline r t enter custm date ranges t use: Autmatic This a mving windw that updates yur alert baseline n the last 7 days f cllected data. Custm This is a specific time range that will nt change. 3. Select the days and hurs SQLdm shuld use t calculate yur baseline. TIP These fields allw yu t select the days and times in which t base yur alert baseline calculatins. Yu can uncheck days and times, when yur SQL Server instances are nt busy, t mit frm the calculatin s that yu receive a mre realistic and accurate baseline. The days and hurs selected apply t bth the Autmatic and Custm baseline selectins.

202 View suggested alert threshlds SQLdm prvides yu alert recmmendatins t help eliminate false alerts, such as alerts fr metrics that fit within the typical perfrmance f yur server. Yu can view these recmmendatins n the Alert Recmmendatins windw. The Alert Recmmendatins windw is accessed by clicking the "Alert recmmendatins are available fr this SQL Server. Click here t view the recmmendatins nw." text at the tp f the Alert Cnfiguratin windw. This text appears after cllectins have ccurred in which alert threshlds fall within the baseline range. The recmmendatins presented are calculated using yur baseline and adding either 20% r 30% ver the standard deviatin. T edit the percentage ver the standard deviatin used, select the Optins buttn at the bttm f the Alert Recmmendatins windw. T use the Alert Recmmendatins windw: 1. Select the first metric in the Alert Recmmendatins list. The current alert cnfiguratin appears at the bttm f the windw s that yu can easily cmpare that against the recmmended warning and recmmended critical clumns. 2. If yu agree with the recmmendatins and want t apply them t yur metric, check the Apply bx. 3. Click OK.

203 Set recmmended alert ptins Use the Alert Recmmendatin Optins windw t change the percentage abve yur perfrmance baseline that SQLdm uses when recmmending alert threshlds. Either type a percentage abve the baseline fr the Warning and Critical alert threshlds r use the Up and Dwn arrws.

204 Cnfigure alerts fr imprtant cluster events SQL diagnstic manager allws yu t mnitr yur clustered SQL Server envirnment including alerts when a failver ccurs and when the preferred active cluster nde changes. An imprtant way t track clustering events using SQLdm is thrugh the usage f cluster alerts. Cluster Failver Alert By default, this alert is enabled and set t critical. When a failver ccurs, SQLdm generates an alert and then perfrms ne f the fllwing actins: Clears after 12 hurs if n additinal alerts are generated n the cluster. Generates an additinal alert if anther cluster failver ccurs. Clears instantly when manually cleared. Cluster Active Nde Alert By default, this alert is enabled and pre-ppulated with the first nde added t SQLdm. Yu can change this setting n the Cluster Settings tab f the Mnitred SQL Server Prperties dialg bx. The Cluster Active Nde is triggered when SQLdm detects that a clustered SQL Server instance is running n a nde ther than the cnfigured preferred nde. What are the best practices fr using the Cluster Alerts? Chse the alert that best reflects yur envirnment and setup ntificatins fr it. Disable the ther alert if it is nt necessary.

205 Organize alerts The Alerts view allws yu t view all the alerts fr all the servers in yur rganizatin. Yu can rganize the alerts in the list using either the Current View r the Filter. TIP The Change clumn is a useful way t see the agent histry f a metric. This clumn tracks every status change ccurring between OK, infrmatinal, warning, and critical states. Hw d I rganize yur alerts by the Current View? Organize yur alerts by selecting frm ne f the fllwing views frm the Current View sectin f the Navigatin Pane: Active Organizes all yur alerts that are currently active. By Severity Organizes all yur alerts by their severity (warning r critical). By Server Organizes all yur alerts by mnitred SQL Server instance. By Metric Organizes all yur alerts by each f the metrics affected. Agent Jb Failures Lists all the alerts caused by Agent Jb failures. Blcked Prcesses Lists all the alerts caused by blcked prcesses. Oldest Open Transactins Lists the ldest pen transactins that have alerts assciated with them. Query Mnitr Lists all the alerts assciated with the Query Mnitr. Table Rerganizatin Lists all the alerts assciated with table rerganizatin. Custm Allws yu t cnfigure the view t shw what is mst imprtant t yu. Hw d I rganize my alerts using the Filter? Click the Shw Filter Optins tggle in the Navigatin Pane t pen the Alerts filter. Yu can select filter ptins such as the view the alert is assciated with, the SQL Server instance, the metric, the severity, and the time range yu wuld like t see. Yu can als filter alerts based n the tags that have been assigned t them.

206 Cnfigure hw SQLdm respnds t alerts The Alert Actins and Respnses windw allws yu add, mdify, and cnfigure alert respnses. Yu can create a T D item and assign it t specific users when the cnditins cnfigured in yur ntificatin rule are met. Nte that beginning with SQLdm 7.0, the T D feature is available nly t users wh had T D activated in an earlier 6.x versin. SQLdm 7.1 des nt supprt this feature fr new users. Cnfigure yur (SMTP) settings t send ut alert ntificatins using the server available n yur netwrk. Cnfigure yur netwrk management (SNMP) settings t set up a netwrk management alert respnse. Hw d I get here? Select Tls > Alert Actins and Respnses t pen the Alert Actins and Respnses windw. When wuld I want t set up an alert actin and prvider? When yu first add yur SQL Server instance t SQLdm, yu shuld begin setting up yur alert threshlds. Once yur alert threshlds have been set, yu shuld begin setting up yur alert actin rules and prviders. This allws yu t select wh receives ntificatins r is assigned T D tasks when an alert threshld is met. What actins are available n the Alert Respnses tab? Yu can enable r disable an actin prvider by checking/un-checking the bx in the Enabled clumn. Add Edit Cpy Click Add t create a new alert respnse. Click Edit t make mdificatins t an existing alert respnse. Click Cpy t make a duplicate f an existing alert respnse. This can save time when yu want t change just ne setting n a particular rule. Remve Click Remve t delete the selected alert respnse. What actins are available n the Actin Prviders tab? Yu can enable r disable an actin prvider by checking/un-checking the bx in the Enabled clumn. Add Edit Click Add t create a duplicate actin s yu can add multiple instances t a rule. Fr example, yu can create an alert respnse rule t trigger mre than ne SQL Server Agent jb. Click Edit t edit an SMTP r SNMP actin prvider yu have created previusly. Remve Click Remve t delete an SMTP r SNMP actin prvider yu have created previusly.

207 Cnfigure autmated respnses t alerts Use the Alert Respnse windw t create r mdify yur new alert respnse rule. Hw d I access the Alert Respnse windw? 1. Select Tls > Alert Actins and Respnses. 2. Click Add n the Alert Respnses tab. Hw d I add a new rule? After yu create a new rule, yu can then create a T D item and assign it t specific users fr when the cnditins cnfigured in yur ntificatin rule are met. Nte that beginning with SQLdm 7.0, the T D feature is available nly t users wh had T D activated in an earlier 6.x versin. SQLdm 7.1 des nt supprt this feature fr new users. 1. Click Add n the Alert Respnsestab f the Alert Actins and Respnses dialg bx. 2. Enter a Name fr the rule. 3. Check the bxes fr the cnditins and destinatins fr the rule. 4. Click Enable t activate the assciated actin. Nte that all actins are disabled by default. 5. If yu enabled an actin, prvide any required infrmatin fr the selected actin. 6. Click Add t select additinal actins t perfrm in respnse t the alert. This feature allws yu t add multiple instances f certain actins. 7. Click the hyperlink text t select specific cnditins fr the rule. 8. Click OK when finished. What cnditins are available? By default, alert respnse rules are nt limited t specific SQL Server instances, metrics, severity levels, and times. Yu can use cnditins t tailr the triggers f yur alert respnses. The fllwing cnditins help yu manage alert respnse rules. Where the SQL Server Instance is in specified list Trigger a respnse when the listed SQL Server instance is included in the displayed list. Click specified list, and then select ne r mre instances t include in the alert respnse trigger. Click Select all t include all f the displayed instances. Where SQL Server Instance has a tag in specified list Trigger a respnse when the listed SQL Server instance has an existing tag in the displayed list. Click specified list, and then select ne r mre tags t include in the alert respnse trigger. Click Select all t include all f the displayed tags. Where the metric is in the specified list Trigger a respnse if the metric is included in the displayed list. Click specified list, and then select ne r mre metrics t include in the alert respnse trigger. Click Select all t include all f the displayed metrics. Where metric severity has changed Trigger a respnse when the metric severity changes regardless f level. Click metric, and then select ne r mre metrics t include in the alert respnse trigger. Click Select all t include all f the displayed metrics. Click the displayed severity level, and then select ne r mre severity levels t include in the alert respnse trigger.

208 Where refresh ccurred during a specific time frame Trigger a respnse if the refresh ccurred during the displayed time frame. Click during this time, and then select the time and date range t set the alert respnse trigger time frame. What actin prviders are available? Actin prviders allw yu t select actins that yu want t ccur as part f the alert respnse. By default, all actins are disabled. T enable an actin, click Enable next t the apprpriate actin. The fllwing actins help yu manage alert respnse rules. Idera Newsfeed Actin Prvider Publish the alert message as a status update n the server wall in the Idera Newsfeed interface. Fr mre infrmatin, see the Idera Newsfeed Help. (SMTP) Prvider When the criteria fr the new alert rule is met, SQLdm sends an alert message t the SMTP server, which then frwards the message t the specified address. Cnfigure yur settings and netwrk manager settings t receive these alert messages. Netwrk Management Prtcl (SNMP) Trap Message Prvider When the criteria fr the new alert rule is met, SQLdm sends an SNMP Trap message t the netwrk management cnsle based n the cnfiguratin f yur settings and netwrk management settings. Enable Query Mnitr Actin Prvider When the criteria fr the new alert rule is met, it will trigger the Query Mnitr t start s that mre infrmatin can be cllected. T enable query mnitr as an alert respnse: 1. Add the Enable Query Mnitr prvider. 2. Click fr this time perid in the Select Actins sectin f the Alert Respnse windw. 3. Select either Enable query mnitr t enable the query mnitr until it is manually disabled r Enable query mnitr fr a limited time. 4. Click OK. EventLg Actin Prvider When the criteria fr the new alert rule is met, an entry t the EventLg is created. Prgram Actin Prvider When the criteria fr the new alert rule is met, yu can specify a prgram fr the SQLdm Management Service t run in respnse t the alert. T start a prgram as an alert respnse: 1. Add the Prgram Actin prvider. 2. Click Prgram in the Select Actins sectin f the Alert Respnse windw. 3. Enter a descriptin fr the Prgram actin. 4. Enter the full path t the prgram yu want t launch as an alert respnse. Use the Mre Optins drp-dwn menu t select frm cmmn runtime arguments. TIP Yu can nly run executable (.exe) files thrugh the Prgram Actin Prvider. If yu need t run a batch (.bat) file, yu will have t use cmd /c run.bat.

209 5. Enter the full path t the directry yu want the prgram t run in. TIP The Start in field is useful when yu want the directry in which an actin begins t be a different directry than that f the prgram. 6. Click Test t ensure that the SQLdm Management Service can run the prgram. 7. Click OK. SQL Agent Jb Actin Prvider When the criteria fr the new alert rule is met, yu can specify a SQL Agent Jb t run in respnse t the alert. T start a SQL Agent Jb as an alert respnse: 1. Add the SQL Agent Jb Actin prvider. 2. Click the SQL Agent Jb text in the Select Actins field. 3. Select the SQL Server instance frm the Server drp-dwn list r select %(Instance) t run the SQL Agent Jb n the server that caused the alert. 4. Click Brwse next t the Jb Name field. 5. On the Select Jb windw, select the SQL Server instance the SQL Agent Jb is lcated n and click Lad. 6. Select the SQL Agent jb frm the list and click OK. 7. If yu want t select a particular Jb Step t run, click the Brwse buttn in the Jb Step windw a. In the Select Jb Step windw click Lad. SQL Script Actin Prvider b. Select the Jb step frm the list and click OK. When the criteria fr the new alert rule is met, yu can specify a SQL Server script t run in respnse t the alert. T run a SQL Script Actin Prvider as an alert respnse: 1. Add the SQL Script Actin prvider. 2. Click the SQL Script text in the Select Actins field. 3. Enter a descriptin fr the SQL Script Actin in the Descriptin field. 4. Click Brwse t select the SQL Server instance r leave it at the default f %(Instance) t run the SQL Script n the server that caused the alert. 5. Either type in the T-SQL yu want t run when the alert criteria is met, r paste in the T-SQL frm anther applicatin. 6. Click OK. T D Actin Prvider When the criteria fr the new alert rule is met, a T D list item is created. TIP Idera is deprecating the T D list feature beginning with SQL diagnstic manager 7.0. While users wh had T D activated in an earlier 6.x versin can cntinue t use T D items, SQLdm 7.1 des nt supprt this feature fr new users. Current T D users can reference Idera Slutin fr infrmatin n hw t enable the T D view. T create a T D as an alert respnse: 1. Add the T D actin prvider. 2. Click the smene text in the Select Actins field. 3. Enter the users t assign the T D in the Users field. 4. Enter a custm message in the Message field r accept the default text. 5. Click OK.

210 Hw d I change the cnditin value? Click the underlined value and SQLdm displays a list f currently defined items fr yu t select as the new value. Make the necessary updates, and then click OK.

211 Add actin prvider The Add Actin Prvider dialg bx allws yu t pick the actin prvider type yu want t use fr yur alert respnse. The fllwing chices are available: Enable Query Mnitr Actin Prvider Enable the Query Mnitr when the criteria f yur Alert Respnse rule is met. (SMTP) Prvider When the criteria fr the new alert rule is met, SQLdm sends an alert message t the SMTP server, which then frwards the message t the specified address. SQLdm allws yu t cnfigure yur settings and cnfigure yur netwrk management settings t prperly rute alert messages. Idera Newsfeed Actin Prvider Publish the alert message as a status update n the server wall in the Idera Newsfeed interface and n the Active Alerts view in SQLdm Mbile. Fr mre infrmatin, see the Idera Newsfeed Help. Netwrk Management (SNMP) Trap Message Prvider When the criteria fr the new alert rule is met, SQLdm sends an SNMP Trap message t the specified netwrk management cnsle. SQLdm allws yu t cnfigure yur settings and cnfigure yur netwrk management settings t prperly rute alert messages. Prgram Actin Prvider Start a prgram when the criteria f yur Alert Respnse rule is met. SQL Agent Jb Actin Prvider Execute a SQL Agent jb when the criteria f yur Alert Respnse rule is met. SQL Script Actin Prvider Execute a SQL Script when the criteria f yur Alert Respnse rule is met. T D Actin Prvider Create a T D Actin when the criteria f yur Alert Respnse is met. This ptin nly displays when yu have upgraded frm SQLdm 6.x and previusly enabled the T D feature. This feature is deprecated in SQLdm 7.0 and later.

212 Alert Cmmunicatins wizard The Alert Cmmunicatins wizard allws yu t set up and cnfigure SMTP ( ) and SNMP (netwrk management) prviders fr yur alerts.click Next t cntinue t the Chse Prvider Type windw f the wizard. Hw d I pen the Alert Cmmunicatin wizard? 1. Select Tls > Alert Actins and Respnses frm the SQLdm tlbar menu. 2. Select the Actin Prviders tab and click Add.

213 Chse prvider type The Chse Prvider Type windw f the Alert Cmmunicatin wizard allws yu t chse which type f prvider yu want t create. Select either Simple Mail Transfer Prtcl (SMTP) r Simple Netwrk Management Prtcl (SNMP) frm the Prvider Type drp-dwn, give the Prvider a name and click Next t cnfigure yur prvider. Simple Mail Transfer Prtcl (SMTP) This prvider allws yu t send an t ne r multiple addresses whenever alerts are generated. Simple Netwrk Management Prtcl (SNMP) This prvider allws yu t send an event t yur Netwrk Management system whenever alerts are generated. Hw d I access this windw? 1. Select Tls > Alert Actins and Respnses frm the SQLdm tlbar menu. 2. Select the Actin Prviders tab and click Add. 3. Click Next n the Welcme t the Alert Cmmunicatins wizard windw.

214 Cnfigure settings The Alert Cmmunicatins wizard allws yu t cnfigure settings fr sending ut alert ntificatins using the server available n yur netwrk. T cnfigure yur settings: 1. In the Alert Cmmunicatins wizard, select the Prvider Type. 2. Type a unique Prvider Name, and then click Next. 3. Enter the SMTP address, prt number, and the number f secnds t wait befre timing ut. 4. If the Server requires authenticatin, check Server requires authenticatin, and then type the apprpriate lgin infrmatin fr the server. 5. Type the Name and address yu want t appear in the Frm field in alert ntificatins. 6. T verify the cnnectin t the SMTP server, click Test. Enter the address t send the test , and then click OK. 7. Verify that the test arrived and click OK if the test is successful. Hw d I access the Alert Cmmunicatins wizard? Select Tls >Alert Actins and Respnses. Click the Actin Prviders tab, and then click Add.

215 Cnfigure netwrk management settings The Alert Cmmunicatins wizard allws yu t set up Simple Netwrk Management Prtcl (SNMP) fr sending ut alert events t yur Netwrk Management system. T set up yur SNMP settings: 1. Enter the SNMP address, prt number, and the cmmunity name t be used. TIP It is best t specify a cmputer name fr the address, especially in a DHCP envirnment. If the manager has a static address, the IPv4 frmatted address can be entered instead. 2. Click Test t verify the cnnectin t the SNMP enabled management cnsle. 3. Verify that the test event arrived and click OK if the test is successful. 4. Click Finish. Des Idera prvide a MIB file that I can lad int my Netwrk Management Cnsle? SQLdm includes a MIB that yu can use in yur Netwrk Management System t frmat the events that are sent by SQLdm. The MIB file is lcated in the rt directry f yur SQLdm installatin and is named Idera.MIB. What is a MIB file? A MIB is a standardized file that defines the data that is sent t the Netwrk Management Cnsle in the SNMP Trap events generated by SQLdm.. Hw d I access this windw? 1. Select Tls > Alert Actins and Respnses frm the SQLdm tlbar menu. 2. Select the Actin Prviders tab and click Add. 3. Click Next n the Welcme t the Alert Cmmunicatins wizard windw. 4. Select Simple Netwrk Management Prtcl (SNMP) frm the Prvider Type drp-dwn. 5. Enter a name fr yur prvider. 6. Click Next.

216 Reprt n SQL Server Perfrmance The Reprts view allws yu t create reprts that allw yu t analyze current and histrical perfrmance and statistical data. SQLdm prvides three types f cmprehensive reprts: Mnitr, Analyze, and Plan alng with the ability t create custm reprts. TIP Reprts lk best when printed in the letter size frmat. Hw can I custmize my reprts? After yu run a reprt, yu can use the Reprt Tlbar t select the page setup, page width, and print layut t custmize yur reprt. Hw can I filter my reprts? Click Shw Filter Optins t pen the Filter area f the Reprts view. Each reprt has several filter ptins, such as which SQL Server instances t display, the perid f time t reprt n, and the time intervals t shw in the charts. Hw can I deply reprts t Micrsft Reprting Server? Yu can use the SQLdm Reprts Deplyment wizard t deply specified reprts t the Micrsft Reprting Server.

217 Reprt filters Every reprt in SQLdm cntains filters t allw yu t select the infrmatin t be shwn in yur reprts. What filter fields are available? Chart Type Allws yu t select which type f chart yu want t reprt a trend ver the specified time. Cmpare Server This ptinal infrmatin allws yu t select a different SQL Server instance and perid f time fr yu t cmpare statistics with the ther selected Server and Perid. Databases/Database Name Allws yu t include the databases n which yu want t reprt. Frecast Type/Frecast Units Allws yu t select which type f frecast and number f units t use fr prjecting future grwth trends based n yur expected grwth rate and sample size. Drive Name The name f the drive within the selected SQL Server instance n which yu want t reprt. Minimum Duratin Allws yu t specify the minimum duratin f the queries t display in yur reprts. Number f Servers Allws yu t specify the number f SQL Server instances yu want t include in yur reprt. Perid The time range n which yu want t reprt. Select Custm frm the Perid drp-dwn list t select the specific days, mnths, r even days n which yu want t reprt. Sample This is perid f time between data pints n the graphs that appear in yur reprt, and represent the mst current infrmatin as f that particular pint. Search Item and Search Value Allws yu t select up t fur different items and their values t search fr in yur server inventry. Use a percent (%) character as a wildcard when specifying a Search Value. Server The SQL Server instance r instances n which yu want t reprt. Start Time Tag The start time range frm which yu want t reprt trends. SQLdm includes trends thrugh t the mst recent cllectin time. Allws yu t filter items in the reprt based n tags that have been assigned t thse items.

218 Mnitr reprts Mnitr reprts give yu verview infrmatin fr yur mnitred SQL Server instances.click the links belw fr mre infrmatin. Enterprise Summary Use the Enterprise Summary reprt t view the health f yur SQL Servers. Server Summary Use the Server Summary reprt t view the health f a single SQL Server. Active Alerts Use the Active Alerts reprt t identify the currently active alerts fr all mnitred SQL Servers. Mirrring Summary Use the Mirrring Summary reprt t view the health f yur mirrred databases. Metric Threshlds Use the Metric Threshlds reprt t view all metric threshlds fr a SQL Server instance.

219 Enterprise Summary The Enterprise Summary reprt prvides an verview f the health and perfrmance f all SQL Server instances mnitred by SQLdm. Click the apprpriate instance and SQLdm displays the Server Summary reprt. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu can run the Enterprise Summary reprt t view a quick verview f the health and perfrmance f all mnitred instances. This reprt allws yu t see the status f all yur SQL Server instances at a glance. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Enterprise Summary reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the cnsle and reprts represent? - Slutin #

220 Server Summary The Server Summary reprt prvides a detailed verview f the health and perfrmance f a specific SQL Server, such as respnse time and CPU usage. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Server Summary reprt t view the detailed perfrmance and health infrmatin f a single SQL Server. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Server Summary reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the cnsle and reprts represent? - Slutin #

221 Active Alerts The Active Alerts reprt lists all utstanding, active alerts that SQLdm has raised against yur SQL Server instances. T see mre detail abut the health f a specific instance, click n that instance and the Server Summary reprt displays. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Active Alerts reprt t view all alerts currently active n yur mnitred instances. Yu can srt the alerts by severity level, s yu can fcus n the mst critical alerts first. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Active Alerts reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the cnsle and reprts represent? - Slutin #

222 Mirrring Summary The Mirrring Summary reprt allws yu t view the current mirrring sessins acrss all r selected tags r servers. The data fr this reprt cmes frm SQL Server system views fr database mirrring. The SQLdm alert threshlds are used t highlight existing issues as defined by yur cnfigured alert settings. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Mirrring Summary reprt t view a quick verview f the health f yur mirrred databases. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Mirrring Summary reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the cnsle and reprts represent? - Slutin #

223 Metric Threshlds The Metric Threshlds reprt lets yu view a list f metric threshlds fr a mnitred SQL Server instance. T successfully mnitr OS metrics, ensure that WMI/OLE Autmatin is enabled n the mnitred instance. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Metric Threshlds reprt t review yur current Infrmatinal, Warning, and Critical threshld settings fr the selected SQL Server instance. This reprt als lists whether a metric is enabled, helping yu decide what actin is necessary fr yu t get the mst ut f SQLdm.

224 Analysis reprts Analysis reprts prvide infrmatin that allws yu t analyze the current effectiveness f yur SQL Servers. Click the links belw fr mre infrmatin. Server Analysis Reprts Tp Servers Use the Tp Servers reprt t identify yur wrst perfrming SQL Servers. Server Statistics Use the Server Statistics reprt t analyze and cmpare perfrmance trends acrss tw SQL Servers. Server Inventry Use the Server Inventry reprt t find SQL Servers that share the same prperties. Query Overview Use the Query Overview reprt t identify yur wrst perfrming queries. Tp Queries Use the Tp Queries reprt t find queries that are perfrming prly r executing t frequently. Alert Histry Use the Alert Histry reprt t analyze the alert histry fr a SQL Server. Database Analysis Reprts Tp Databases Use the Tp Databases reprt identify yur wrst perfrming databases. Database Statistics Use the Database Statistics reprt t analyze and cmpare perfrmance trends acrss tw databases. Tp Database Applicatins Use the Tp Database Applicatin reprt t find database applicatins that cnsume system resurces. Mirrring Histry Use the Mirrring Histry reprt t analyze the event histry fr a mirrred database. Tp Tables by Grwth Use the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt identifies the fastest grwing tables. Tp Tables by Fragmentatin Use the Tp Tables by Fragmentatin identifies the mst fragmented tables. Resurce Analysis Reprts Sessin Statistics Use the Sessin Statistics reprt t track key sessin and netwrk perfrmance metrics ver time.

225 CPU Statistics Use the CPU Statistics reprt t track key CPU perfrmance metrics. Disk Details Use the Disk Details reprt t track key disk metrics. Disk Statistics Use the Disk Statistics reprt t track key disk perfrmance metrics. Replicatin Statistics Use the Replicatin Statistics reprt t track key replicatin perfrmance metrics. Memry Statistics Use the Memry Statistics reprt t track key memry perfrmance metrics.

226 Server analysis reprts Server analysis reprts prvide infrmatin that allws yu t analyze the current effectiveness f yur SQL Servers. Click the links belw fr mre infrmatin. Server Analysis Reprts Tp Servers Use the Tp Servers reprt t identify yur wrst perfrming SQL Servers. Server Statistics Use the Server Statistics reprt t analyze and cmpare perfrmance trends acrss tw SQL Servers. Server Inventry Use the Server Inventry reprt t find SQL Servers that share the same prperties. Query Overview Use the Query Overview reprt t identify yur wrst perfrming queries. Tp Queries Use the Tp Queries reprt t find queries that are perfrming prly r executing t frequently. Alert Histry Use the Alert Histry reprt t analyze the alert histry fr a SQL Server.

227 Tp Servers The Tp Servers reprt identifies yur wrst perfrming SQL Server instances based n the number f active alerts, respnse time, CPU usage, memry usage, and disk usage. Use this reprt t cmpile a list f instances that need immediate attentin. TIP A value f N/A indicates that data culd nt be cllected due t having OLE Autmatin disabled r a dwn WMI server. Yu must enable OS metrics mnitring t receive results. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Tp Servers reprt daily t keep ahead f critical issues that wuld cause an instance t becme unavailable. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the Cnsle and Reprts represent? - Slutin #

228 Server Statistics The Server Statistics reprt lets yu analyze and cmpare perfrmance trends acrss tw SQL Server instances. Yu can fcus n a single perfrmance statistic, such as memry usage, and track its value n bth instances ver a specified perid f time. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Server Statistics reprt when yu want t trend key perfrmance metrics ver time fr ne r tw specific instances, in respnse t a knwn prblem r a rutine health check. Fr example, if the same third party applicatin uses tw different databases but nly ne database has reprted issues, then cmparing their key perfrmance metrics can help yu diagnse the issue. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the Cnsle and Reprts represent? - Slutin #

229 Server Inventry The Server Inventry reprt lets yu cmpile a list f SQL Server instances that share up t fur different prperties, such as the SQL Server versin r whether the instance is clustered. TIP Yu can use % as a wildcard in the Search Value field. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Server Inventry reprt when yu need t identify which mnitred instances require sftware r hardware upgrades, r simply want t knw hw many instances f a SQL Server versin have been deplyed. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the Cnsle and Reprts represent? - Slutin #

230 Query Overview The Query Overview reprt identifies the wrst perfrming queries run n a specific SQL Server instance ver time, including the call vlume f each query. This reprt requires that yu enabled Query Mnitring in the SQLdm Cnsle and have cllected sufficient query data fr the specified time perid. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Query Overview reprt when yu want t determine whether SQL Server queries run thrugh Micrsft SQL Server tls r third-party applicatins are impacting the perfrmance f yur mnitred instances. This reprt can help yu further diagnse a knwn perfrmance issue r practively identify queries whse resurce cnsumptin may cause issues in the future. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the Cnsle and Reprts represent? - Slutin #

231 Tp Queries The Tp Queries reprt lets yu cmpile a list f queries based n call frequency, duratin f executin, CPU usage, and the number f reads and writes perfrmed n the databases hsted by the specified SQL Server instance. Yu can define minimum threshlds fr each f these perfrmance metrics and then see which queries match r exceed the selected values. This reprt requires that yu enabled Query Mnitring in the SQLdm Cnsle and have cllected sufficient query data fr the specified time perid. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Tp Queries reprt n a rutine basis, such as every week, t practively identify ptential perfrmance issues that may be caused by queries. Yu can als use this reprt t track histric perfrmance trends and determine the relatinship between query usage and yur database perfrmance. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Tp Queries reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the Cnsle and Reprts represent? - Slutin #

232 Alert Histry The Alert Histry reprt lets yu review the alerts that SQLdm has raised fr the selected SQL Server instance ver a specified perid f time. Yu can als review alerts fr multiple instances that belng t a tag. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Alert Histry reprt when yu want t analyze the histrical health f the SQL Server by identifying and tracking critical values fr key perfrmance metrics. Each raised alert represents a pint in time when a metric reached r exceeded the specified threshld. By default, SQLdm alerts n many perfrmance-related SQL Server metrics. Yu can als cnfigure alerts and create custm cunters t track specific perfrmance data. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the Cnsle and Reprts represent? - Slutin #

233 Database analysis reprts Database analysis reprts prvide infrmatin n databases that allws yu t analyze the current effectiveness f yur SQL Servers. Click the links belw fr mre infrmatin. Database Analysis Reprts Tp Databases Use the Tp Databases reprt t identify yur wrst perfrming databases. Database Statistics Use the Database Statistics reprt t analyze and cmpare perfrmance trends acrss tw databases. Tp Database Applicatins Use the Tp Database Applicatins reprt t find database applicatins that cnsume system resurces. Mirrring Histry Use the Mirrring Histry reprt t analyze the event histry fr a mirrred database. Tp Tables by Grwth Use the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt t identify the fastest grwing tables. Tp Tables by Fragmentatin Use the Tp Tables by Fragmentatin reprt t identify the mst fragmented tables.

234 Tp Databases The Tp Databases reprt identifies yur wrst perfrming SQL Server databases based n the size f the database, the grwth rate f the database, and the number f reads, writes, and transactins per secnd perfrmed n the database. Use this reprt t cmpile a list f databases that used mst ften r have the heaviest lads. TIP Yu can use % as a wildcard in the Search Value field. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Tp Databases reprt n a rutine basis, such as nce a week. This reprt helps yu: Plan fr upcming maintenance Identify issues that may impact third-party applicatin perfrmance even thugh the hst SQL Server instance remains healthy Cmpare database perfrmance acrss yur enterprise Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the Cnsle and Reprts represent? - Slutin #

235 Database Statistics The Database Statistics reprt lets yu analyze and cmpare perfrmance trends, such as the percentage f grwth, acrss tw SQL Server databases. Yu can als cmpare perfrmance metrics at different pints in time fr the same database. This reprt can als include tempdb database statistics. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Database Statistics reprt when attempting t understand perfrmance differences r truble-shting database issues. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the Cnsle and Reprts represent? - Slutin #

236 Tp Database Applicatins The Tp Database Applicatins reprt lets yu find the applicatins that are cnsuming the highest amunt f yur system resurces, such as CPU usage, when run n a specific database. Yu can define minimum threshlds fr each f these perfrmance metrics and then see which applicatins match r exceed the selected values. This reprt requires that yu enabled Query Mnitring in the SQLdm Cnsle and have cllected sufficient query data fr the specified time perid. TIP Yu can use % as a wildcard in the Search Value field. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Tp Database Applicatins reprt n a rutine basis, such as every week, t practively identify ptential perfrmance issues that may be caused by third-party applicatins. Yu can als use this reprt t track histric perfrmance trends and determine the relatinship between third-party applicatin usage and yur database perfrmance. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the Cnsle and Reprts represent? - Slutin #

237 Mirrring Histry The Mirrring Histry reprt lets yu view the status f select mirrring metrics at the time f each SQLdm scheduled refresh fr the specified perid. Yu can filter the results by time, tag, server, and database, and als chse t view nly prblems as defined in yur alerts. Fields shwing metrics crrespnding t alerts are clr-cded accrding t the alert. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Mirrring Histry reprt when yu want t analyze the histrical health f yur mirrred SQL Server databases by identifying and tracking critical values fr key perfrmance metrics. Each red r yellw value in the reprt grid crrespnds t a raised alert. These visual warnings represent pints in time when the metric reached r exceeded the specified alert threshld. By default, SQLdm alerts n many perfrmance-related SQL Server metrics. Yu can als cnfigure alerts and create custm cunters t track specific perfrmance data. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the Cnsle and Reprts represent? - Slutin #

238 Tp Tables by Grwth The Tp Tables by Grwth reprt identifies the fastest grwing tables in a database. Yu can select a specific database t analyze r evaluate all databases n a specific SQL Server instance. Yu can als chse a grwth metric and its minimum threshld t see which tables match r exceed the selected value. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt n a rutine basis, depending n hw heavily yur cmpany uses the hst SQL Server instance. Use this reprt t see hw rapidly (r slwly) tables are grwing ver time. If database capacity n a given instance becmes limited, run this reprt t see which tables that are the tp cntributrs and may need t be mved t anther database. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the Cnsle and Reprts represent? - Slutin #

239 Tp Tables by Fragmentatin The Tp Tables by Fragmentatin reprt identifies the mst fragmented tables in a database. Yu can select a specific database t analyze r evaluate all databases n a specific SQL Server instance. Yu can als chse a fragmentatin metric and its minimum threshld t see which tables match r exceed the selected value. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Tp Tables by Fragmentatin reprt n a rutine basis, depending n hw missin-critical r sensitive the data is and hw heavily yur cmpany uses the hst database. Use this reprt t identify which tables shuld be ptimized t imprve perfrmance. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Tp Tables by Grwth reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the Cnsle and Reprts represent? - Slutin #

240 Resurce analysis reprts Resurce analysis reprts prvide infrmatin that fcuses n key perfrmance metrics f yur SQL Servers. Click the links belw fr mre infrmatin. Resurce Analysis Reprts Sessin Statistics Use the Sessin Statistics reprt t track key sessin and netwrk perfrmance metrics ver time. CPU Statistics Use the CPU Statistics reprt t track key CPU perfrmance metrics. Disk Details Use the Disk Details reprt t track key disk metrics. Disk Statistics Use the Disk Statistics reprt t track key disk perfrmance metrics. Replicatin Statistics Use the Replicatin Statistics reprt t track key replicatin perfrmance metrics. Memry Statistics Use the Memry Statistics reprt t track key memry perfrmance metrics.

241 Sessin Statistics The Sessin Statistics reprt lets yu view trends fr sessins and netwrk cnnectivity, such as transactins per minute, n a mnitred SQL Server instance ver a specified perid f time. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Sessin Statistics reprt t analyze the sessins and netwrk cnnectivity fr a mnitred instance. High lgins r transactins per minute may indicate a need fr increased resurces. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Sessin Statistics reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the cnsle and reprts represent? - Slutin #

242 CPU Statistics The CPU Statistics reprt lets yu view trends fr CPU usage n a mnitred SQL Server instance ver a specified perid f time. T successfully mnitr OS metrics, ensure that WMI/OLE Autmatin is enabled n the mnitred instance. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the CPU Statistics reprt t analyze cntributrs t CPU usage fr a mnitred instance. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the CPU Statistics reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the cnsle and reprts represent? - Slutin #

243 Disk Details The Disk Details reprt lets yu view key disk metrics f a mnitred SQL Server instance and specific disk drive ver a specified perid f time. T successfully mnitr OS metrics, ensure that WMI/OLE Autmatin is enabled n the mnitred instance. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Disk Details reprt t analyze the six key metrics fr disk speed, such as disk time per read r disk reads per secnd. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Disk Details reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw t custmize existing reprts used with Reprting Services? - Slutin #

244 Disk Statistics The Disk Statistics reprt lets yu view trends fr the disk activity f a mnitred SQL Server instance ver a specified perid f time. T successfully mnitr OS metrics, ensure that WMI/OLE Autmatin is enabled n the mnitred instance. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Disk Statistics reprt t analyze the disk activity such as wrk files per minute r page read/writes per secnd. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Disk Statistics reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the cnsle and reprts represent? - Slutin #

245 Replicatin Statistics The Replicatin Statistics reprt lets yu view trends fr the replicated transactins n a mnitred SQL Server instance ver a specified perid f time. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Replicatin Statistics reprt t analyze the efficiency f replicatin between databases. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Replicatin Statistics reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the cnsle and reprts represent? - Slutin #

246 Memry Statistics The Memry Statistics reprt lets yu view trends fr memry usage n a mnitred SQL Server instance ver a specified perid f time. T successfully mnitr OS metrics, ensure that WMI/OLE Autmatin is enabled n the mnitred instance. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Memry Statistics reprt t analyze the memry needs f a mnitred instance. This can help yu identify prblems with current usage r t plan fr future increases in memry. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Memry Statistics reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the cnsle and reprts represent? - Slutin #

247 Plan reprts Planning reprts allw yu t plan fr future needs based n current trends. Click the links belw fr mre infrmatin. Disk Space Usage Frecast Use the Disk Space Usage Frecast reprt t frecast disk space needs based n average histrical grwth rates. Database Grwth Frecast Use the Database Grwth Frecast reprt t frecast future database grwth based n histrical trends. Table Grwth Frecast Use the Table Grwth Frecast reprt t frecast future table grwth based n histrical trends.

248 Disk Space Usage Frecast The Disk Space Usage Frecast reprt lets yu predict hw much disk space may be needed in the future based n current and histrical grwth rate trends. Fr mre accurate frecasting, select the largest pssible perid f histrical data and the shrtest pssible prjectin int the future. TIP The Disk Space Usage Frecast reprt des nt display the maximum capacity f the disk. It can be used t estimate hw much space may be needed, but it des nt indicate when existing space will run ut. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Disk Space Usage Frecast reprt t help anticipate yur needs and plan fr future acquisitin f disk space. Which frecast type shuld I use? Yu can chse Linear r Expnential (Aggressive) frecasting types when yu run this reprt. Linear frecasting fllws the trend f the available data and extends the frecast ut in a straight line by the number f frecast units. Expnential frecasting tends t exaggerate the trend that exists in the data. This allws yu t mre easily see if yur data (disk space usage) is trending tward r away frm a critical threshld. If the rate f grwth is nt cnstant, the expnential frecast type will give a mre accurate frecast f future grwth. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Disk Space Usage Frecast reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the cnsle and reprts represent? - Slutin #

249 Database Grwth Frecast The Database Grwth Frecast reprt lets yu predict hw large selected databases may grw based n current and histrical grwth rate trends. Fr mre accurate frecasting, select the largest pssible perid f histrical data and the shrtest pssible prjectin int the future. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Database Grwth Frecast reprt t help anticipate yur needs and plan fr future database expansin. Which frecast type shuld I use? Yu can chse Linear r Expnential (Aggressive) frecasting types when yu run this reprt. Linear frecasting fllws the trend f the available data and extends the frecast ut in a straight line by the number f frecast units. Expnential frecasting tends t exaggerate the trend that exists in the data. This allws yu t mre easily see if yur data (database grwth) is trending tward r away frm a critical threshld. If the rate f grwth is nt cnstant, the expnential frecast type will give a mre accurate frecast f future grwth. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Database Grwth Frecast reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the cnsle and reprts represent? - Slutin #

250 Table Grwth Frecast The Table Grwth Frecast reprt lets yu predict hw large selected tables may grw based n current and histrical grwth rate trends. Fr mre accurate frecasting, select the largest pssible perid f histrical data and the shrtest pssible prjectin int the future. When shuld I run this reprt? Yu shuld run the Table Grwth Frecast reprt t help anticipate yur needs and plan fr future creatin f additinal tables. Which frecast type shuld I use? Yu can chse Linear r Expnential (Aggressive) frecasting types when yu run this reprt. Linear frecasting fllws the trend f the available data and extends the frecast ut in a straight line by the number f frecast units. Expnential frecasting tends t exaggerate the trend that exists in the data. This allws yu t mre easily see if yur data (table grwth) is trending tward r away frm a critical threshld. If the rate f grwth is nt cnstant, the expnential frecast type will give a mre accurate frecast f future grwth. Hw des SQLdm calculate the metric values n this reprt? Mst values n the Table Grwth Frecast reprt crrelate with the related SQL Server metric. Hwever, sme metric values represent averages ver time. Likewise, a few metric values are based n perfrmance algrithms that use multiple statistics t calculate a mre accurate metric. Yu can access ur Custmer Service Prtal ( fr mre infrmatin abut the algrithm used t calculate a specific metric. Hw is the Wrst Perfrming and Mst Frequent Queries infrmatin gathered? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager gather statistics frm mnitred SQL Servers? - Slutin # Hw des SQL diagnstic manager calculate the rerganizatin percentage fr database tables? - Slutin # What des the 'Memry Usage' metric in the cnsle and reprts represent? - Slutin #

251 Deply SQLdm reprts t Reprting Services In additin t the included reprts, SQLdm als allws yu t generate reprts using Micrsft Reprting Services. Micrsft Reprting Services allws yu t build pwerful, custm reprts t deply fr a cmprehensive auditing slutin. In rder t use this feature, yu must have access t a server with Micrsft Reprting Services. Fr mre infrmatin abut Micrsft Reprting Services, see SQL Server Bks Online.

252 Select reprts t deply SQLdm includes built-in reprts which have been specially designed t generate cmmnly requested metrics reprts using the SQL Server data cllected in the repsitry. Hw d I select reprts? Check the bx fr each reprt yu want t deply t a Micrsft Reprting Services Server, then click Next. Available Reprts Yu can generate reprts frm the fllwing reprt categries: Mnitring Reprts Reprt Name Enterprise Summary Server Summary Active Alerts Mirrring Summary Descriptin View the health f yur SQL Servers View the health details f a single SQL Server View the active alerts fr all mnitred SQL Servers View the health f yur mirrred databases Server Analysis Reprts Reprt Name Tp Servers Server Statistics Server Inventry Query Overview Tp Queries Alert Histry Descriptin Identify yur wrst perfrming SQL Servers Analyze and cmpare perfrmance trends acrss tw SQL Servers Find SQL Servers that share the same prperties Identify yur wrst perfrming queries Find queries that are perfrming prly r executing frequently Analyze the alert histry fr yur SQL Servers Database Analysis Reprts Reprt Name Tp Databases Descriptin Identify yur wrst perfrming databases

253 Reprt Name Database Statistics Tp Database Applicatins Mirrring Histry Tp Tables by Grwth Tp Tables by Fragmentatin Descriptin Analyze and cmpare perfrmance trends acrss tw databases Find database applicatins that cnsume system resurces Analyze the event histry fr a mirrred database Identify the fastest grwing tables Identify the mst fragmented tables Resurce Analysis Reprts Reprt Name Sessin Statistics CPU Statistics Memry Statistics Disk Statistics Replicatin Statistics Descriptin Track key sessin and netwrk perfrmance metrics ver time Track key CPU perfrmance metrics Track key memry perfrmance metrics Track key disk perfrmance metrics Track key replicatin perfrmance metrics

254 Cnfigure reprt ntificatins Enter the address where yu wuld like the reprt ntificatin t be sent, then click Next. Fr mre infrmatin n cnfiguring reprt servers fr delivery, see Hw t: Cnfigure a Reprt Server fr Delivery (Reprting Services Cnfiguratin).

255 View the reprt deplyment summary Review that all the Reprting Services settings are crrect and click Finish t apply yur changes. If yu want t make any changes t the settings displayed, click the Back buttn t g back and make yur changes.

256 Custm reprts The Custm Reprts view allws yu t create reprts n any cunter cllected by SQLdm and n any custm cunters that yu have created. Yu can create custm reprts t view graphs f the cunters fllwed by a grid with all the cunters graphed ver the entered time frame. Hw can I filter my reprts? Reprt filters are available by default. Yu can select the Server, Time Perid, Date Range, and Sample type frm the drpdwn lists at the tp f the reprt. If the filters are nt displayed, click the Shw Filters buttn. Hw can I deply reprts t Micrsft Reprting Sever? Yu can use the SQLdm Reprts Deplyment wizard t deply specified reprts t yur Micrsft Reprting Server.

257 Create a custm reprt The Custm Reprts wizard allws yu t create r edit a custm reprt. Custm Reprts can include any metric cllected by SQL diagnstic manager. This wizard allws yu t chse the cunters yu want t include in yur reprt, rder the way the metrics appear, and specify the aggregatin methd used n each f yur metrics. T pen the Custm Reprts wizard, click the New buttn in the Custm Reprt Optins tree.

258 Add r edit a custm reprt On the Add/Select a reprt page yu can select whether yu want t create a new reprt r want t edit an existing reprt. Hw d I create a new reprt? T create a new reprt, enter a name fr the reprt and click Add. Hw d I edit an existing reprt? T edit an existing reprt, select the custm reprt frm the list and click Next.

259 Select cunter type and cunters The Add Cunters page allws yu t select the cunters yu want t include in yur reprt. TIP Each Custm Reprt can include a maximum f five cunters. Hw d I select the cunters I want t include in my custm reprt? 1. Check the bx next t the type f cunters yu want t include with yur reprt t view an alphabetical list f cunters. 2. Select the cunter frm the list and click Add t include it in yur reprt. D this fr each cunter yu want t include. 3. Check the Shw tabular data in reprt bx if yu want t shw tabular data. 4. Click Next. Hw d I select the cunters I want t include in my custm reprt? 1. Check the bx next t the type f cunters yu want t include with yur reprt t view an alphabetical list f cunters. 2. Select the cunter frm the list and click Add t include it in yur reprt. D this fr each cunter yu want t include. 3. Check the Shw tabular data in reprt bx if yu want t shw tabular data. 4. Click Next. What types f cunters can I include in my custm reprt? Yu can select frm all the cunters that SQL diagnstic manager is currently cllecting.

260 Select cunter rder The Order Cunters fr this reprt windw allws yu t specify where the cunters yu included in yur custm reprt appear and hw the metrics are aggregated. Hw d I change the rder f the cunters in my reprt? Yu can mve the rder f yur cunters in yur reprt by selecting the Up and Dwn arrws next t each cunter. Hw d I change the way my metrics are aggregated? Yu can change the way metrics are aggregated fr each f the metrics yu have included with yur custm reprt by selecting frm the fllwing ptins in the Aggregatin drp-dwn list: Maximum Displays the maximum value fr the metric since the last cllectin. Average Displays the average per secnd value since the last cllectin. Per Minute Displays the average per minute value since the last cllectin.

261 Manage SQLdm The Administratin blade f SQL diagnstic manager allws yu t cntrl access t all the infrmatin that SQLdm cllects, allwing yu t designate the servers and databases that each f yur SQLdm users can view r edit. In additin t cntrlling access, yu can als add custm cunters fr SQLdm t mnitr frm the Administratin blade.

262 Use applicatin security t manage SQLdm In many SQL Server prductin envirnments, there are several different types f users, such as DBAs, Operatrs, Help Desk Users, Administratrs, and Auditrs t name a few. Within each f these grups, there may be several sub-grups f respnsibility, such as a DBA that manages a certain set f high security databases that ther DBAs d nt. SQLdm allws yu t designate the access bth individual users and grups f users have within SQL diagnstic manager. TIP When Applicatin Security is enabled, the nly users wh have access t SQLdm are thse wh belng t the sysadmin rle n the SQLdm Repsitry. All ther users must be added t SQLdm. What happens when I enable Applicatin Security? Once yu enable Applicatin Security, yu must add User Permissins fr each user yu want t give SQLdm access. Based n the assigned permissins, each user can nly access a subset f mnitred SQL Server instances. These security settings are enfrced in the SQLdm Cnsle, the Idera Newsfeed, and SQLdm Mbile. Nte that users wh belng t the sysadmin rle n the SQLdm Repsitry will always have Administratr pwers. What are the actins available n the Applicatin Security windw? The Applicatin Security windw lists each lgin name and the type f access the lgin has t SQLdm. The fllwing actins are available n the Applicatin Security windw: Disable/Enable Applicatin Security Yu can tggle Applicatin Security n and ff using the assciated icn. Disabling Applicatin Security gives all SQLdm users full access t SQLdm. Add SQLdm Permissins Yu can pen the Add SQLdm Permissins wizard by clicking the Add buttn n the Applicatin Security windw. This wizard allws yu t add SQL Server Lgins, Windws Users and Grup accunts and assign them SQLdm view, mdify, and administratin privileges. Edit Lgin Permissins Once yu add SQLdm Permissins, the Edit Lgin Permissins windw allws yu t edit lgin permissins. Delete Lgin Permissins Click the Delete buttn t remve the previusly added lgin frm SQLdm. Enable/Disable Permissins Yu can tggle nn-system, SQLdm lgin permissins by checking and un-checking the assciated bx in the Enabled clumn. Exprt SQLdm Permissin Settings t Excel Yu can exprt all yur SQLdm Permissin settings t Micrsft Excel by right-clicking any user in n the Applicatin Security windw and selecting Exprt t Excel.

263 Add users t SQLdm The Add Permissin wizard allws yu give SQLdm access t a specified lgin in yur envirnment. By default, all users belnging t the sysadmin rle n the SQLdm Repsitry have SQLdm Administratr privileges and all ther users are denied access t any f the mnitring and diagnstic views in SQLdm. TIP Lgins belnging t the sysadmin rle n the SQLdm Repsitry have SQLdm Administratr privileges and cannt be edited r deleted. Each lgin accunt can have multiple permissins assciated with it. Fr example, if yu want User A t be able t view all yur SQL Server instances but mdify nly ne f them, yu need t create tw permissins. The first lgin permissin shuld include View permissins t allw the lgin t view all yur SQL Server instances, while a secnd lgin permissin needs t be created with Mdify permissins enabled fr the specified SQL Server instance. TIP If a SQL lgin is entered and it des nt already exist, a new lgin accunt is created n the SQLdm Repsitry SQL Server instance. T create a SQLdm lgin accunt: 1. Click Administratin > Applicatin Security. 2. Click the Add buttn n the Applicatin Security windw. 3. Click Next n the Add Permissin wizard Welcme windw. 4. Type either the Windws accunt r SQL lgin used t cnnect t the SQLdm Repsitry. 5. Select the Authenticatin type and click Next. 6. Select the type f SQL Server instance permissins t grant t the specified accunt and click Next. 7. Select the SQL Server instances t apply the permissins t and click Add t mve them t the Selected Servers clumn and click Next. 8. Review yur changes n the Summary windw and click Finish t add the SQLdm lgin.

264 Specify user The Specify Permissins windw allws yu t enter the lgin name and authenticatin type. Enter either the Windws accunt name r the SQL lgin used t cnnect t the SQLdm Repsitry. If the SQL lgin entered des nt exist, ne is created n the SQLdm Repsitry Server. TIP If the Windws accunt entered is nt a valid Windws accunt, an errr appears when yu exit the Add Permissin wizard and the SQLdm lgin is nt created.

265 Specify permissins Select the type f permissins t grant t the specified accunt. When yu add lgin permissins t SQLdm, yu have the fllwing permissin chices: View Permissins Lgins with View permissins can view the data cllected fr the assigned SQL Server instances except where nted in the fllwing table. TIP Idera is deprecating the T D list feature beginning with SQL diagnstic manager 7.0. While users wh had T D activated in an earlier 6.x versin can cntinue t use T D items, SQLdm 7.1 des nt supprt this feature fr new users. Current T D users can reference Idera Slutin fr infrmatin n hw t enable the T D view. SQLdm Area Cannt d the fllwing File Menu Manage Servers Tls Menu Default Alert Cnfiguratin Edit Ntificatin Rules and Prviders Edit Grming Optins Help Menu Manage Licenses Servers Pane Delete Servers Enter r Exit Maintenance Mde Cnfigure Alerts <can view alert settings> Edit SQL Server Prperties <can view prperties> Tday Page > T D Set Status Delete T Ds Edit Prperties <can view prperties> Tday Page > Active Alerts Cnfigure Alerts <can view alerts> Tday Page > Cmmn Tasks Manage Servers Mini-Mnitrs Grid Delete Mini-Mnitrs Edit Prperties <can view prperties> Server Overview > Dashbard Enter r Exit Maintenance Mde Cnfigure Alerts <can view alert settings> Server Overview > Details Cnfigure Alerts <can view alert settings> Server Overview > Cnfiguratin Edit Value Sessin > Details Trace r Kill Sessin

266 SQLdm Area Sessin > Lcks Sessin > Blcking Queries Resurces > Prcedure Cache Cannt d the fllwing Trace r Kill Sessin Trace r Kill Sessin Cnfigure Query Mnitr Prperties <can view prperties> Clear Cache Databases > Tables and Indexes Update Statistics r Rebuild Indexes Services > Summary Services > SQL Agent Jbs Lgs Alerts Pane Alerts Pane > Grid T D Pane T D Pane > Grid Administratin Pane Mdify Permissins Start r Stp Services Start r Stp Jb Cycle Server Lg Cnfigure Default Alert Cnfiguratin Ntificatin Rules and Prviders Cnfigure Alerts <can view alerts> Clear Alert Clear Alert f this Type fr this Instance Ntificatin Rules and Prviders Delete N access t Administratin, is nt displayed Lgins with Mdify permissins can edit basic settings fr the data cllected fr assigned SQL Server instances except where nted in the fllwing table. SQLdm Area Cannt d the fllwing File Menu Manage Servers Tls Menu Edit Alert Cnfiguratin Edit Ntificatin Rules and Prviders Edit Grming ptins Help Menu Manage Licenses Alerts Pane Edit Default Alert Cnfiguratin Edit Ntificatin Rules and Prviders T D Pane Edit Ntificatin Rules and Prviders T D Pane Grid Delete Administratin Pane N access t Administratin, is nt displayed

267 Administratin Permissins Lgins with Administratin permissins can access all mnitred SQL Server instances and mdify all settings including grming ptins, ntificatin rules and prviders, manage SQLdm licenses, manage applicatin security including the ability t add custm cunters, and has the ability t add and remve SQL Server instances in SQLdm. TIP Lgins belnging t the sysadmin rle n the SQLdm Repsitry have SQLdm Administratr privileges and cannt be edited r deleted.

268 Assign instances t user The Select SQL Server windw allws yu t select the SQL Server instances t apply the permissins yu set n the Specify User Permissins windw. Select Server tags frm the Tags drp-dwn list r chse New tag frm the list. Select the SQL Server Instances yu want the lgin t have permissins n and click Add buttn t mve them t the Selected Servers clumn. Click Next t cntinue.

269 View the Add Permissin summary Review that all the Add Permissin settings are crrect and click Finish t apply yur changes. If yu want t make any changes t the settings displayed, click the Back buttn t g back and make yur changes.

270 Edit user permissins The Edit Permissins windw allws yu change the permissins fr the specified lgin. TIP Lgins belnging t the sysadmin rle n the SQLdm Repsitry have SQLdm Administratr privileges and yu cannt edit r delete the lgin. Enable/Disable Lgin Permissins Yu can tggle nn-system, SQLdm lgin permissins by checking and clearing the assciated check bx in the Enabled clumn. Edit Permissins Select the apprpriate permissin level fr the lgin. Yu can select View, Mdify, r Administratr permissins. Enter Cmments The Cmments field allws yu t enter additinal infrmatin abut the lgin. This infrmatin appears in the Cmment clumn n the Applicatin Security windw.

271 Edit assigned instances The Assigned Servers windw allws yu t change the SQL Server instances n which the lgin has permissins. T tag a server instance, select Server tags frm the Tags drp-dwn list r add a new tag by chsing New tag frm the list. Select the SQL Server instances n which yu want the lgin t have permissins and click Add buttn t mve them t the Selected Servers clumn. Click Next t cntinue.

272 Use PwerShell t autmate SQLdm functins SQLdm PwerShell integratin allws yu t make mass changes t yur SQLdm cnfiguratin acrss multiple SQL Server instances in a few lines f text, saving yu time. What is PwerShell? Micrsft Windws PwerShell is a task-based cmmand-line shell and scripting language designed especially fr system administratin. Built n the.net Framewrk, Micrsft Windws PwerShell helps IT prfessinals and pwer users cntrl and autmate the administratin f the Windws perating system and applicatins that run n Windws. Windws PwerShell furnishes an perating envirnment fr cmmands that include cmdlets, functins, filters, scripts, aliases, and executables (applicatins). The main cmmand type used in this envirnment is the cmdlet, with certain cmdlets made available nly thrugh Windws PwerShell prviders that allw access t stred data. Windws PwerShell perates within a hsting applicatin (the default is pwershell.exe) that expses a cmmand line t the user, and uses a hst interface t cmmunicate with the cmmands invked by the cmmand line. The hsting applicatin can be a cnsle applicatin, a Windws applicatin, r a Web applicatin. In mst cases, the hsting applicatin uses its Main functin t interact with the Windws PwerShell runtime thrugh the internal hst interface; hwever, a hsting applicatin can ptinally supprt its wn custm hst by implementing the PSHst class alng with ne r mre related user interface classes. Tgether, these classes allw direct cmmunicatin between the applicatin and Windws PwerShell cmmands. Fr mre infrmatin abut Windws PwerShell, see SQL Server Bks Online. Hw d I install the SQLdm Prvider fr PwerShell? The SQLdm Prvider is installed autmatically with SQLdm. T enable the Prvider, type the fllwing frm within PwerShell: add-pssnapin sqldmsnapin T verify yur snapin has been registered: get-psprvider T receive general help: get-help T display a list f cmdlets fr the SQLdm snapin: get-help sqldm What applicatins are available t use with PwerShell? There are several applicatins that allw yu t use PwerShell and enhance its functinality. PwerShell Plus is a pwerful interactive scripting envirnment designed t help administratrs and develpers learn and master Windws PwerShell. Unlike mst f the basic script editrs n the market tday, PwerShell Plus features a pwerful interactive cnsle, an advanced script editr and a cmprehensive learning center. PwerShell Plus is built n the backbne f PwerShellIDE, the first PwerShell applicatin t ffer a very rich graphical user interface. Interactive PwerShell Cnsle The PwerShellPlus Cnsle allws yu t wrk interactively with PwerShell frm a feature rich Windws UI. This integratin makes wrking with PwerShell faster and easier t use than ever befre.

273 Advanced Script Editr The advanced debugger and script editr lets yu build and test cmplex PwerShell scripts, try ne line PwerShell cmmands frm an embedded cnsle windw, and sign yur script with a security certificate, all frm a single wrkspace. Cmprehensive Learning Center The Cmprehensive Learning Center helps yu experience PwerShell by example. Shrt tutrials guide yu thrugh basic cncepts at yur wn pace. The Cmprehensive Learning Center als includes dynamically created help tpics frm currently installed PwerShell CmdLets, Snap-Ins and WMI bjects.

274 PwerShell Cmdlets fr SQLdm The fllwing cmdlets are available fr autmating the administratin f yur SQLdm deplyment. Cmdlet Name Get-SQLServers Escape-SQLdmName Grant-SQLdmPermissins Revke-SQLdmPermissin New-SQLdmMnitredInstance Set-SQLdmMnitredInstance Remve-SQLdmMnitredInstance Set-SQLdmAppSecurity New-SQLdmUser Set-SQLdmUser Remve-SQLdmUser New-SQLdmDrive Descriptin Retrieve a list f SQL Servers n the netwrk Grant SQLdm permissins n a server Revke SQLdm permissins n a server Add a SQL Server Instance t be mnitred by SQLdm Cnfigure ptins n yur SQL Server Instance Remve a SQL Server Instance frm SQLdm mnitring Enable r disable Applicatin Security fr SQLdm Create a new SQLdm user Mdify an existing SQLdm user Remve an existing SQLdm user Create a drive fr cnnecting t the SQLdm Repsitry

275 Manage yur SQLdm license SQLdm requires a license key. This key allws yu t access all SQLdm features, including the Idera Newsfeed and SQLdm Mbile. Thugh yu can immediately begin using SQLdm with the included evaluatin key, cnsider updating the evaluatin license as sn as pssible. A registered license key allws yu t unlck the evaluatin time and registered instance limits s yu can begin using SQLdm t the fullest extent. SQLdm prvides an intuitive interface fr license key management. Yu can view the status f yur license keys and add licenses t mnitr additinal instances. Each license allws yu t mnitr a predetermined number f SQL Server instances. When yu reach yur license limit, SQLdm des nt let yu add new instances. When yur trial perid expires, SQLdm ceases t run. T pen the License Keys windw, select Help > Manage Licenses frm the Tlbar menu.

276 Use the trial license SQLdm includes a limited-time trial accunt with every installatin. As the end f the trial perid nears, SQLdm will warn yu each time yu start the cnsle that yur trial perid is ending. At the end f this trial perid, if the license has nt been upgraded, SQLdm will stp functining. Hw many servers can I register when using a Trial license? SQLdm limits the number f mnitred SQL Server instances t 15 when using a trial license. Hw d I upgrade my Trial license? 1. Cntact Idera Sales t upgrade yur SQLdm trial license. 2. Select Help > Manage Licenses. 3. Enter the new license key in the New Key sectin and click Enter. When prmpted t type r cpy t replace the current key, click Yes t cntinue.

277 Add a new license If yu wuld like t mnitr additinal SQL Server instances beynd the limits f yur existing license, cntact Idera Sales t purchase additinal licenses. Hw are my licenses added? Once yu have received a new license, pen the License Keys windw (Help > Manage Licenses frm the Tlbar menu) and select Add t enter the new license. Yur new license will list the number f additinal SQL Server instances that can be mnitred by SQLdm. Each new license yu add t SQLdm adds t the ttal number f SQL Server instances that can be mnitred. Hw d I get a new license? T get a new license, cntact yur Idera Sales representative.

278 Manage yur SQL Server instances The Manage Servers windw (File>Manage Servers) allws yu t see all the SQL Server instances mnitred by SQLdm. Yu can: Add new SQL Server instances t SQLdm Edit the SQLdm cnfiguratin fr a particular SQL Server instance Remve a SQL Server instance frm SQLdm Apply an existing alert template t a server r grup f servers Test the cnnectin status f yur SQL Server instances

279 Edit yur Management Service cnfiguratin The SQLdm Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard allws yu t change the way the SQLdm Management Service interacts with the SQLdm Repsitry. When wuld I want t use the Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard? Yu can edit the SQLdm Management Service settings whenever either the lcatin f yur SQLdm Repsitry has changed r if yu want t change the accunt r authenticatin methd the SQLdm Management Service uses t cnnect t the SQLdm Repsitry. Hw d I use the Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard? The SQLdm Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard is accessed by running the SQLdmManagementServiceCnsle.exe file in yur rt SQLdm directry. T use the SQLdm Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard: 1. Run SQLdmManagementServiceCnsle.exe in yur rt SQLdm directry. 2. Click Next n the Welcme windw. 3. Enter yur Repsitry infrmatin. 4. Enter the Authenticatin methd the SQLdm Management Service shuld use t write cnfiguratin and cllected statistics t the SQLdm Repsitry. 5. Click Test t verify that the cnnectin can be established. 6. Click Next. 7. Verify the changes are crrect. 8. Click Finish t apply the changes.

280 Mnitred metrics SQLdm cllects a number f SQL Server and perating system perfrmance metrics t help yu mnitr, alert, and reprt n yur system health. SQLdm includes the fllwing metrics fr yur use: Batches Received (Per Secnd) Blcked Sessins (Cunt) Buffer Cache Hit Rati (Percent) Client Cmputers Cmpiles (Per Secnd) Data Used (Percent) Database Status Disk Queue Length Disk Time (Percent) I/O Waits Lck Waits Lg Flushes Lg Space Used (Percent) Memry Page Faults (Per Secnd) Memry Paging Memry Waits Other Waits Packets Received (Per Secnd) Packets Sent and Received Packets Sent (Per Secnd) Page Reads (Per Secnd) Page Writes (Per Secnd) Percent f SQL Server Data Space Used Percent f SQL Server Lg Space Used Physical Page Reads and Writes Prcessr Queue Length Re-cmpiles Per Secnd Signal Waits SQL Server Batches Received SQL Server CPU Usage SQL Server Lg Space Used (Percent) SQL Server Memry Usage SQL Server Respnse Time Ttal Memry Usage Transactin Lg Waits Transactins (Per Secnd) Wait type categry - Backup

281 Wait type categry - I/O Page Latch Wait type categry - Lck Wait type categry - Memry Wait type categry - Nn-I/O Page Latch Wait type categry - Nn-Page Latch Wait type categry - Other Wait type categry - Transactin Lg

282 Batches Received (Per Secnd) This metric cunts the ttal number f batches requests that the SQL Server cmputer is receiving per secnd. This rate is a measurement f thrughput n the prcessr. This metric uses the cunter Batch requests/secfrm the SQL Server SQL Statistics cunter bject. On SQL Server 2000 instances, this cunter is available thrugh sysperfinf. On SQL Server 2005 r later instances, this cunter is available thrugh sys.dm_s_perfrmance_cunters. T track this metric, use the CPU Call Rates chart in the CPU dashbard f the Server Overview tab. While this cunter has n gd r bad value, each f these T-SQL batches has t be: 1. Transmitted t the server using the netwrk. 2. Parsed by SQL Server t check syntax. 3. Have an executin plan cmpiled. 4. Executed accrding t the executin plan. 5. Have the results transmitted back t the client cmputer r Web site. Therefre, the number f T-SQL batches needs t be bth minimized in number and the impact f each reduced as much as pssible by: Reducing the size and cmplexity f the T-SQL by creating a stred prcedure cntaining the cmmands yu want executed and then simply calling it in the T-SQL batch. This apprach will reduce the size and cmplexity f the T-SQL batch, which means less netwrk traffic as well as less CPU time cnsumed prducing a cmplex executin plan. Having mved mst f the T-SQL cde int stred prcedures, cnsider gruping as many f thse calling T-SQL cmmands int a single netwrk batch as pssible. Als cnsider redesigning the applicatin t call nly thse stred prcedures yu need t cmplete an applicatin functin all frm within ne batch (rather than sending each EXECUTE statement t execute separately in its wn batch). This strategy will reduce netwrk queues dramatically as better use is made f the default netwrk packet size (which is 4 KB).

283 Blcked Sessins (Cunt) This metric cunts the number f sessins n the SQL Server instance being blcked by ther sessins hlding requested lcks. By default, a blcked sessins waiting fr a lck will wait frever. This default behavir can be changed by adding SET LOCK- TIMEOUT t the tp f the first T-SQL batch after a cnnectin is made.

284 Buffer Cache Hit Rati (Percent) This metric calculates the percentage f data pages SQL Server fund in memry withut having t resrt t reading them frm the disk subsystem. This value is measured by reading the buffer cache hit rati frm sysperfinf. The higher this value is the mre efficiently the system is running. What can I d t fix this prblem? If values lwer than 85% regularly ccur (nce SQL Server has been up fr at least 30 minutes), cnsider the fllwing slutins: Add mre physical memry (RAM) t the cmputer. If yur site makes use f extended stred prcedures and they are nly called very ccasinally, then after calling them, issue a DBCC dllname (FREE). Once an extended stred prcedure has been called, it remains in memry until SQL Server is shut dwn even if it is never called again! This is tremendusly wasteful in terms f available memry. DBCC dllname (FREE) will release that memry fr use by bth the prcedure cache as well as the Data Pages which will have a significant psitive effect n bth the Prcedure Cache Hit Rati as well as the Buffer Cache Hit Rati. In rder t view the extended stred prcedures currently laded in memry by SQL Server execute SP_HELPEXTENDEDPROC. Allw SQL Server t cnsume mre f the available memry (making sure that OS Paging des nt increase). Stpping unnecessary prgrams (such as the Print Spler r activities such as the database server acting as either a BDC r PDC) frm running. If the cmputer is running multiple instances f SQL Server, cnsider placing each instance n a separate physical cmputer.

285 Client Cmputers This metric calculates the number f distinct cnnected netwrk adapters currently using the SQL Server instance. This value is measured by getting the cunt f prcesses frm distinct cmputers in sysprcesses table.

286 Cmpilatins (Per Secnd) This metric calculates the number f SQL cmpilatins per secnd, including statement-level re-cmpilatins. This metric uses the cunter SQL Cmpilatins/secfrm the SQL Server SQL Statistics cunter bject. On SQL Server 2000 instances, this cunter is available thrugh sysperfinf. On SQL Server 2005 r later instances, this cunter is available thrugh sys.dm_s_perfrmance_cunters. A high number f cmpilatins (greater than 100 per secnd) can indicate a high server wrklad r that there is mre recmpilatin verhead than necessary. T many cmpilatins will impact a server s perfrmance.

287 Data Used (Percent) This metric calculates the size f all data files used as a percent f the added allcated size f all data files. In a typical medium t large scale OLTP envirnment (with a data file size f ver 50 GB), this value shuld slwly increase ver time in a linear fashin as histry tables (if there are any) are ppulated. What can I d t reduce this prblem? If yur site experiences a sudden sharp increase in this value f ver 10% in an hur, it shuld be investigated and fully understd as the underlying causes can ften lead t pr perfrmance. Pssible causes include: A large number f rws have been inserted int a table. If s, then make sure that the table has nt becme fragmented due t this peratin (run DBCC SHOWCONTIG t check). An index with very pr cardinality (uniqueness) has been added t a large table. Indexes with pr cardinality can ften exceed the size f the underlying table itself and in almst all cases will nt be used by any SQL Server query making them a useless waste f space. A large number f rws were incrrectly changed by perfrming an insert f a new rw fllwed by a delete f the ld rw. Even thugh the net effect f the change is essentially the same number f rws; the database wuld have grwn significantly in size and a DBCC SHRINKDATABASE will have t be issued. It is likely that the table is als fragmented because the inserts were dne befre the deletes s run DBCC SHOWCONTIG. Always delete the ld rws ut f a table first befre inserting the new rws; therwise, tables will becme fragmented mre quickly, databases will increase in size, and the perfrmance f the transactins will be degraded due t the large number f page splits the table had t underg.

288 Database Status This metric indicates the peratinal status f the database, such as Nrmal, Offline, r Suspect. Yu can select the database status abut which yu want t be alerted.

289 Disk Queue Length This metric cunts the average number f system requests that are waiting fr disk access n the cmputer hsting the SQL Server instance. The Disk view n the Resurces tab allws yu t track yur Disk Queue Length, alng with ther key disk statistics, ver a perid f time n the cmputer hsting yur SQL Server instance. Why des this metric have n value? SQLdm has nt been able t cllect the crrespnding cunter due t ne f the fllwing reasns: It usually takes 2 refreshes fr the CPU Usage metric t begin ppulating. This usually ccurs within a few secnds. Anther pssible cause culd be that either OLE Autmatin is nt wrking prperly r Lightweight Pling is enabled n the SQL Server instance. OLE Autmatin must be enabled fr SQLdm t cllect hardware perfrmance metrics. T enable OLE Autmatin, click the warning message belw the ribbn menu n the SQLdm Cnsle. SQLdm cannt cllect OS metrics if Lightweight Pling has been enabled n the SQL Server instance. The cunter des nt exist n this SQL Server instance.

290 Disk Time (Percent) This metric calculates the percentage f elapsed time during which all the disks were busy servicing read and write requests n the SQL Server cmputer. This cunter is measured by subtracting the Disk Idle Time percent frm 100. The WMI bject WIN32_ PERFRAWDATA_PERFDISK_PHYSICALDISK prperty PERCENTIDLETIME is measured t get Disk Idle Time percent. What can I d t reduce Disk Time? If this metric value regularly exceeds 75%, cnsider the fllwing slutins: Check OS Paging t make sure that paging frm/t the swap file is nt causing these IOs. Distribute the data and lgs ver mre disks. Replace disks with faster disks. Add mre memry if the main cause is Disk Reads. Switch frm a RAID 5 t RAID 10 slutin if Disk Writes make up mre than 20% f ttal disk access. Mve nn-sql Server applicatins t anther cmputer. If the cmputer is running multiple instances f SQL Server, cnsider placing each instance n a separate cmputer.

291 I/O Waits This metric calculates the length f time that SQL Server prcesses had t wait fr I/O t becme available. This rate is a measurement f thrughput n the SQL Server cmputer prcessr, as determined by the SQL Server wrklad.

292 Lck Waits This metric calculates the length f time that SQL Server prcesses had t wait fr a resurce lck t reslve. This rate is a measurement f thrughput n the SQL Server cmputer prcessr, as determined by the SQL Server wrklad.

293 Lg Flushes (Per Secnd) This metric reads LOG FLUSHES/SEC frm sysperfinf. Each time data is changed, the changes are written t the lg cache, which resides in memry. Under certain cnditins, this lg cache is flushed t disk. Sme causes are: An explicit r implicit transactin is cmmitted r rlled back. A CHECKPOINT statement is executed. SQL Server issues an autmatic checkpint. The Lg Cache becmes full and needs t be emptied. What can I d t reduce lg flushes? On an OLTP system that is running relatively small transactins (n average, less than 40 rws are added, changed, r deleted per transactin), the number f Lg Flushes shuld nt exceed SQL Batches by mre than 40% during perids f high activity. If they d, then ne f the fllwing abnrmal cnditins exists: T-SQL batches are being sent thrugh fr executin which cntain a number f individual data manipulatin statements (inserts, deletes, r updates) which are nt enclsed within a transactin. Large batch jbs which update significant amunts f data are being run during the day. A number f transactins are executing a ROLLBACK TRANSACTION statement r are being rlled back due t either Deadlcks r Lck Timeuts. The Recvery Interval parameter is set t lw. Raise it t a value between minutes. An explicit CHECKPOINT statement is being executed within sme transactins. If the entire cntents f a table need t be deleted; rather than using a DELETE, use the TRUNCATE TABLE statement as it prduces far fewer lg flushes. If yu have implemented the abve measures and n a busy system the Lg Flushes still greatly exceed 140% f SQL Batches then in rder t minimize their impact cnsider: Switching yur RAID array frm a RAID 5 t a RAID 10 slutin as each write IO results in tw writes using RAID 10 vs. 4 fr RAID 5 (100% mre efficient with writes). S lng as the RAID cntrller has sme frm f battery backup, then switch its cache mde frm Write-thrugh t Write-back, as this increases the system's ability t handle write IOs by an rder f magnitude. Adding mre cache memry t the RAID cntrller.

294 Memry Page Faults (Per Secnd) This metric calculates the page fault rate fr all prcesses n the SQL Server cmputer. The WMI bject Win32_PerfRawData_PerfOS_Memry prperty PagesPersec is measured t get this value. Fr ptimal perfrmance, the page fault rate shuld either be either 0 r very lw. What can I d t reduce memry page faults? If the page fault rate rises abve 100 fr any perid f time lnger than a mmentary spike, the fllwing steps need t be taken t reduce it: Decrease the memry being used by stpping unnecessary prgrams such as the Print Spler frm running n the dedicated SQL Server cmputer. Yu shuld als eliminate activities such as the server acting as a PDC r BDC and (as a last resrt) reducing the amunt f memry SQL Server may cnsume. Add mre physical memry n the cmputer. If the cmputer is running multiple instances f SQL Server, then cnsider mving each instance t a separate physical cmputer.

295 Memry Paging This metric cunts the number f pages being swapped in and ut f memry per secnd. The Memry view n the Resurces tab allws yu t track paging and ther key memry statistics ver a perid f time. Why des this metric have n value? SQLdm has nt been able t cllect the crrespnding cunter due t ne f the fllwing reasns: It usually takes 2 refreshes fr the CPU Usage metric t begin ppulating. This usually ccurs within a few secnds. Anther pssible cause culd be that either OLE Autmatin is nt wrking prperly r Lightweight Pling is enabled n the SQL Server instance. OLE Autmatin must be enabled fr SQLdm t cllect hardware perfrmance metrics. T enable OLE Autmatin, click the warning message belw the ribbn menu n the SQLdm Cnsle. SQLdm cannt cllect OS metrics if Lightweight Pling has been enabled n the SQL Server instance. The cunter des nt exist n this SQL Server instance.

296 Memry Waits This metric calculates the length f time that SQL Server prcesses had t wait fr SQL Server memry t becme available. This rate is a measurement f thrughput n the SQL Server cmputer prcessr, as determined by the SQL Server wrklad.

297 Other Waits This metric includes any additinal waits ccurring n this SQL Server utside f the fllwing wait categries: I/O Lcks Memry Signal Waits are a measurement f thrughput n the SQL Server cmputer prcessr, as determined by the SQL Server wrklad. T get mre details abut mnitred wait statistics, see the Server Waits view, and review thesql Server 2005 Waits and Queues SQL Server Best Practices Article (

298 Packets Received (Per Secnd) This metric is calculated as a rate between tw refreshes f the value f the system statistical If this value is cnsistently high, cnsider changing the packet size.

299 Packets Sent and Received This metric cunts the number f packets being sent and received, per secnd, n yur SQL Server instance.

300 Packets Sent (Per Secnd) This metric is calculated as a rate between tw refreshes f the value f the system statistical If this value is cnsistently high, cnsider changing the packet size.

301 Page Reads (Per Secnd) This metric cunts the number f physical reads the disk sub-system is perfrming t bring SQL Server database pages int the data (buffer) cache. Fr the first few minutes after SQL Server is started / re-started almst any request fr data will have t be retrieved frm disk but, as the data cache is filled, these requests shuld be reduced. This value is measured by reading PAGE READS/SEC frm sysperfinf. Even the fastest disks can nly supprt a maximum sustained rate f arund 85 randm IOs per secnd, s in rder t determine if yur IO subsystem is being "flded", perfrm the fllwing calculatin: On RAID 10: ((Page reads + read ahead pages + ((page writes + checkpint pages + lazy writes + lg flushes) X 2)) / number f disk spindles in RAID array) must be < 65 What can I d t reduce page reads? If the page reads rate exceeds 65 fr mre than five secnds every 20 minutes, then cnsider these slutins: Adding mre physical memry (RAM) t the cmputer. If yur site makes use f extended stred prcedures that are nt called very ften, then, after calling them, issue a DBCC DLLNAME (FREE). Once an extended stred prcedure has been called, it remains in memry until SQL Server is shut dwn, even if the cmmand is never called again. This is tremendusly wasteful in terms f available memry and a DBCC DLLNAME (FREE) will release that memry fr use by bth the prcedure cache as well as the Data Pages which will have a significant psitive effect n bth the Prcedure Cache Hit Rati as well as the Buffer Cache Hit Rati. In rder t view the extended stred prcedures currently laded in memry by SQL Server, execute SP_HELP- EXTENDEDPROC. Allw SQL Server t cnsume mre f the available memry (making sure that OS Paging des nt increase). If large batch style reprting queries are being run n the OLTP server, then large numbers f data pages which mst f the OLTP transactins read are being flushed frm cache causing much additinal IO verhead. In this case, set up a separate SQL Server Reprting Services cmputer (Reprt Server) t service all but the smallest reprts. Data can be sent t this Reprt Server thrugh backups and Lg Shipping frm the OLTP server. Stp unnecessary prgrams (such as the Print Spler r activities such as the database server acting as either a BDC r PDC) frm running. If the cmputer is running multiple instances f SQL Server, cnsider placing each instance n a separate physical cmputer.

302 Page Writes (Per Secnd) This metric cunts the number f physical database writes the disk sub-system is perfrming. This value is measured by reading PAGE READS/SEC frm sysperfinf. Even the fastest disks can nly supprt a maximum sustained rate f arund 85 randm IOs per secnd, s in rder t determine if yur IO subsystem is being "flded", perfrm the fllwing calculatin: On RAID 5: ((Page reads + read ahead pages + ((page writes + checkpint pages + lazy writes + lg flushes) X 4)) / number f disk spindles in RAID array) must be < 65 On RAID 10: ((Page reads + read ahead pages + ((page writes + checkpint pages + lazy writes + lg flushes) X 2)) / number f disk spindles in RAID array) must be < 65 What can I d t reduce page writes? If the page writes rate exceeds 65 fr mre than five secnds every 20 minutes, then cnsider the fllwing: Add mre physical memry (RAM) t the cmputer. If yur site makes use f extended stred prcedures that are nt called very ften, then after calling them, issue a DBCC DLLNAME (FREE). Once an extended stred prcedure has been called, it remains in memry until SQL Server is shut dwn even if it is never called again! This is tremendusly wasteful in terms f available memry and a DBCC DLLNAME (FREE) will release that memry fr use by bth the prcedure cache as well as the Data Pages which will have a significant psitive effect n bth the Prcedure Cache Hit Rati as well as the Buffer Cache Hit Rati. In rder t view the extended stred prcedures currently laded in memry by SQL Server, execute SP_HELPEXTENDEDPROC. Allw SQL Server t cnsume mre f the available memry (making sure that OS Paging des nt increase). If large batch style reprting queries are being run n the OLTP server, then large numbers f data pages which mst f the OLTP transactins read are being flushed frm cache causing much additinal IO verhead. In this case set up a separate SQL Server Reprts cmputer t be used t service all but the smallest reprts. This Reprts Server can be fed via backups and Lg Shipping frm the OLTP server. Stp unnecessary prgrams (such as the Print Spler r activities such as the database server acting as either a BDC r PDC) frm running. If the cmputer is running multiple instances f SQL Server, then cnsider placing each instance n a separate physical cmputer.

303 Percent f SQL Server Data Space Used This metric calculates the percentage f the allcated disk space fr databases that is being used by the SQL Server instance. The ttal size allcated t the databases is the sum f unused space, data space, and index space. Data space includes leaf level clustered index pages, since these pages are the data pages. Index space excludes the leaf pages f clustered indexes. The Files view n the Databases tab allws yu t view detailed data file infrmatin including the data size and the percentage f allcated file size being used n each f yur databases.

304 Percent f SQL Server Lg Space Used This metric calculates the percentage f the allcated space fr lgs that is currently being used. The Files view n the Databases tab allws yu t view detailed lg infrmatin including the lg size and the percentage f allcated file size being used n each f yur databases.

305 Physical Page Reads and Writes This metric cunts the number f physical page reads and writes t disk frm the SQL Server instance.

306 Prcessr Queue Length This metric cunts the number f ready threads in the prcessr queue n the cmputer that hsts the SQL Server instance. The WMI OBJECT WIN32_PERFRAWDATA_PERFOS_SYSTEM prperty PROCESSORQUEUELENGTH is measured t get prcessr queue length cunt.

307 Re-cmpiles (Per Secnd) This metric calculates the rate f re-cmpiles n yur mnitred instance, using the cunter SQL Re-Cmpilatins/secfrm the SQL Server SQL Statistics cunter bject. On SQL Server 2000 instances, this cunter is available thrugh sysperfinf and represents the rate f batch re-cmpilatins per secnd. On SQL Server 2005 r later instances, this cunter is available thrugh sys.dm_s_perfrmance_cunters and represents the rate f statement-level re-cmpilatins per secnd. Typically, this metric value is lw. A high re-cmpilatin rate may be a sign f excessive re-cmpilatin verhead. Re-cmpiles can be caused by varius events, including schema changes, statistics updates, and explicit calls t WITH RECOMPILE. Excessive re-cmpilatin will impact a server s perfrmance.

308 Signal waits This metric calculates the length f time that SQL Server prcesses had t wait fr CPU time after the assciated resurces became available fr prcessing. This rate is a measurement f thrughput n the SQL Server cmputer prcessr, as determined by the SQL Server wrklad.

309 SQL Server Batches Received (Per Secnd) This metric cunts the number f T-SQL batches that SQL Server is receiving fr executin every secnd. This value is measured by reading batch requests/sec frm sysperfinf. While this cunter has n gd r bad value, each f these T-SQL batches has t be: 1. Transmitted t the server using the netwrk. 2. Parsed by SQL Server t check syntax. 3. An executin plan cmpiled. 4. The executin plan executed. 5. The results transmitted back t the client cmputer r Web. The number f T-SQL Batches need t be bth minimized in number and the impact f each reduced as much as pssible by: Reducing the size and cmplexity f the T-SQL by creating a stred prcedure cntaining the cmmands yu want executed and then simply calling it in the T-SQL batch. This will reduce the size and cmplexity f the T-SQL batch, which means less netwrk traffic as well as less CPU time cnsumed prducing a cmplex executin plan. Having mved mst f the T-SQL cde int stred prcedures, it is then a gd idea t grup as many f thse calling T- SQL cmmands int a single netwrk batch as pssible. Redesign the applicatin t call whatever stred prcedures yu need t cmplete an applicatin functin all frm within ne batch (rather than sending each EXECUTE statement t execute separately in its wn batch). This will reduce netwrk queues dramatically as better use is made f the default netwrk packet size (which is 4 KB).

310 SQL Server CPU Usage (Percent) This metric calculates the percentage f CPU time used by the SQL Server instance. This value is calculated by the percentage f time in a query spent by the I/O, idle, and CPU times n the cmputer that hsts the SQL Server instance. T track this metric, use the CPU Usage chart in the CPU dashbard f the Server Overview tab. What can I d t lwer SQL Server CPU Usage? If this value regularly exceeds 75%, cnsider taking the fllwing actins: Reduce the number f SQL re-cmpilatins, as they are CPU intensive. There are many reasns that an bject such as a stred prcedure is recmpiled and mst f these reasns can be remved by careful cding. Ensure that all T-SQL statements (whether in a Stred Prcedure, Trigger, r Ad Hc statement) that reference bjects fully qualify the bject referenced. Fr example: SELECT * FROM Nrthwind.db Emplyees is a fully qualified bject reference whereas SELECT * FROM Emplyees is a prly qualified bject. The executin plans f fully qualified bjects can be reused as is, whereas plans where the bject are nt fully qualified either cannt be reused at all r if they are then they are subject t a highly restrictive COMPILE lck while SQL Server determines if all f the bjects referenced in the T-SQL cde have the same wners as the executin plan currently in cache. In bth cases, a significant amunt f CPU time is cnsumed.

311 Lg Space Used (Percent) This metric calculates the added size all lg files used as a percent f summed allcated size f all data files. A transactin lg will cntinue t grw until its inactive prtin is truncated. Transactin lg truncatin can ccur due t tw causes: At the successful cnclusin f a BACKUP LOG statement. If the database is using the Simple Recvery Mdel, then whenever a CHECKPOINT T-SQL statement is executed r whenever SQL Server perfrms an internal autmatic CHECKPOINT (which it will d if the lg reaches 70% full r when SQL Server determines the length f time t recver frm the lg, in the event f a failure, exceeds the Recvery Interval ptin). Only the inactive prtin f the lg is ever remved. The inactive prtin f the lg is the prtin f the lg up t but nt including the start date/time f the ldest pen transactin. S n matter which methd is used t truncate the lg, if there is a perpetually pen transactin then the lg will cntinue t grw in size until it has cnsumed all available disk space. What can I d t reduce the percentage f the lg used? If yur transactin lg size cntinues t grw despite issuing BACKUP LOG r CHECKPOINT statements, yu have a rgue transactin which can be lcated by srting the Last Batch clumn n the SQL Prcesses grid int ascending mde such that the prcesses having the ldest batches are shwn first. Then, simply scrll dwn the list until yu find the first user prcess with a nn-zer number f transactins in its Trans clumn, and kill this prcess. Once this is dne, then perfrm a CHECK- POINT r BACKUP LOG and the Lg File Used Size will be reduced.

312 SQL Server Memry Usage This metric calculates the percentage ttal memry being used n the cmputer hsting the selected instance by SQL Server. The Memry view n the Resurces tab allws yu t track the SQL Server memry usage, alng with ther key memry statistics, n the cmputer hsting yur SQL Server instance.

313 SQL Server Respnse Time (ms) This metric calculates the time (in millisecnds) that SQL diagnstic manager currently needs t send a simple SQL cmmand t the SQL Server instance, have it prcessed, and receive the returned result set. Typically, this value shuld average belw 2000 ms fr a well tuned netwrk and server. Average values in excess f 2000 ms indicate either an excessively busy netwrk segment r a stressed SQL Server.

314 Ttal Memry Usage This metric calculates the percentage f physical memry and virtual memry Windws is using. The Memry view n the Resurces tab allws yu t track the Ttal Memry usage alng with ther key memry statistics n the cmputer hsting yur SQL Server instance.

315 Transactin Lg Waits This metric calculates the length f time that SQL Server prcesses had t wait fr the transactin lg t becme available. This rate is a measurement f thrughput n the SQL Server cmputer prcessr, as determined by the SQL Server wrklad.

316 Transactins (Per Secnd) This metric calculates the ttal number f transactins per secnd acrss all databases n the mnitred instance. This metric uses the cunter Transactins/secfrm the SQL Server Databases cunter bject and _Ttal instance. On SQL Server 2000 instances, this cunter is available thrugh sysperfinf. On SQL Server 2005 r later instances, this cunter is available thrugh sys.dm_s_perfrmance_cunters. This rate is a measurement f thrughput n the prcessr, as determined by the SQL Server wrklad. Althugh this rate measures activity within a transactin, and a higher transactin rate indicates a higher risk f resurce issues, it des nt accunt fr all activity n the SQL Server cmputer.

317 Wait type categry - Backup The Backup wait type categry includes all the waits that are assciated with bttlenecks caused during a backup prcess, including the fllwing: BACKUP BACKUP_CLIENTLOCK BACKUP_OPERATOR BACKUPBUFFER BACKUPIO BACKUPTHREAD DISKIO_SUSPEND

318 Wait type categry - I/O Page Latch The I/O Page Latch wait type categry includes all the waits that are assciated with nn-i/o page latch bttlenecks, including the fllwing: ASYNC_IO_COMPLETION IO_COMPLETION PAGEIOLATCH_DT PAGEIOLATCH_EX PAGEIOLATCH_KP PAGEIOLATCH_NL PAGEIOLATCH_SH PAGEIOLATCH_UP

319 Wait type categry - Lck The Lck wait type categry includes all the waits that are caused when a task is waiting t acquire a lck, including the fllwing: LCK_M_BU LCK_M_IS LCK_M_IU LCK_M_IX LCK_M_RIn_NL LCK_M_RIn_S LCK_M_RIn_U LCK_M_RIn_X LCK_M_RS_S LCK_M_RS_U LCK_M_RX_S LCK_M_RX_U LCK_M_RX_X LCK_M_S LCK_M_SCH_M LCK_M_SCH_S LCK_M_SIU LCK_M_SIX LCK_M_U LCK_M_UIX LCK_M_X XACTLOCKINFO

320 Wait type categry - Memry The Memry wait type categry includes all the waits that are assciated with memry bttlenecks, including the fllwing: CMEMTHREAD RESOURCE_SEMAPHORE RESOURCE_SEMAPHORE_MUTEX RESOURCE_SEMAPHORE_QUERY_COMPILE RESOURCE_SEMAPHORE_SMALL_QUERY SOS_RESERVEDMEMBLOCKLIST

321 Wait type categry - Nn-I/O Page Latch The Nn-I/O Page Latch wait type categry includes all the waits that are assciated with nn-i/o page latch bttlenecks, including the fllwing: PAGELATCH_DT PAGELATCH_EX PAGELATCH_KP PAGELATCH_NL PAGELATCH_SH PAGELATCH_UP

322 Wait type categry - Nn-Page Latch The Nn-Page Latch wait type categry includes all the waits that are caused when a task is waiting fr a latch that is nt related t paging, including the fllwing: LATCH_DT LATCH_EX LATCH_KP LATCH_NL LATCH_SH LATCH_UP TRAN_MARKLATCH_DT TRAN_MARKLATCH_EX TRAN_MARKLATCH_KP TRAN_MARKLATCH_NL TRAN_MARKLATCH_SH TRAN_MARKLATCH_UP

323 Wait type categry - Other This wait type categry includes all the waits that d nt belng t the Memry, I/O, Lck, Transactin Lg, Nn-I/O Page Latch, Nn-Page Latch, r Backup categries. The fllwing waits are assciated with the Other categry: ABR ASSEMBLY_LOAD AUDIT_GROUPCACHE_LOCK AUDIT_LOGINCACHE_LOCK AUDIT_ON_DEMAND_TARGET_LOCK AUDIT_XE_SESSION_MGR BUILTIN_HASHKEY_MUTEX CHECK_PRINT_RECORD CLEAR_DB CLR_AUTO_EVENT CLR_CRST CLR_JOIN CLR_MANUAL_EVENT CLR_MEMORY_SPY CLR_MONITOR CLR_RWLOCK_READER CLR_RWLOCK_WRITER CLR_TASK_START CLRHOST_STATE_ACCESS COMMIT_TABLE CURSOR_ASYNC CXROWSET_SYNC DAC_INIT DBMIRROR_DBM_EVENT DBMIRROR_DBM_MUTEX DBMIRROR_SEND DBMIRROR_WORKER_QUEUE DBMIRRORING_CMD DBTABLE DEADLOCK_ENUM_MUTEX DEADLOCK_TASK_SEARCH DEBUG DISABLE_VERSIONING DISPATCHER_QUEUE_SEMAPHORE DLL_LOADING_MUTEX DROPTEMP

324 DTC DTC_ABORT_REQUEST DTC_RESOLVE DTC_STATE DTC_TMDOWN_REQUEST DTC_WAITFOR_OUTCOME DUMP_LOG_COORDINATOR DUMP_LOG_COORDINATOR_QUEUE DUMPTRIGGER EC EE_PMOLOCK EE_SPECPROC_MAP_INIT ENABLE_VERSIONING ERROR_REPORTING_MANAGER EXECSYNC EXECUTION_PIPE_EVENT_INTERNAL FAILPOINT FCB_REPLICA_READ FCB_REPLICA_START FCB_REPLICA_WRITE FS_FC_RWLOCK FS_GARBAGE_COLLECTOR_SHUTDOWN FS_HEADER_RWLOCK FS_LOGTRUNC_RWLOCK FSA_FORCE_OWN_XACT FSAGENT FSTR_CONFIG_MUTEX FSTR_CONFIG_RWLOCK FT_COMPROWSET_RWLOCK FT_IFTS_RWLOCK FT_IFTSHC_MUTEX FT_IFTSISM_MUTEX FT_MASTER_MERGE FT_METADATA_MUTEX FT_RESTART_CRAWL FT_RESUME_CRAWL FULLTEXT GATHERER GUARDIAN HTTP_ENDPOINT_COLLCREATE HTTP_ENUMERATION HTTP_START IMP_IMPORT_MUTEX

325 IMPPROV_IOWAIT INDEX_USAGE_STATS_MUTEX INTERNAL_TESTING IO_AUDIT_MUTEX IO_RETRY IOAFF_RANGE_QUEUE KTM_ENLISTMENT KTM_RECOVERY_MANAGER KTM_RECOVERY_RESOLUTION LOGGENERATION LOGMGR LOGMGR_FLUSH LOGMGR_QUEUE LOGMGR_RESERVE_APPEND LOWFAIL_MEMMGR_QUEUE METADATA_LAZYCACHE_RWLOCK MIRROR_SEND_MESSAGE MSQL_DQ MSQL_SYNC_PIPE MSQL_XACT_MGR_MUTEX MSQL_XACT_MUTEX MSQL_XP MSSEARCH NET_WAITFOR_PACKET NODE_CACHE_MUTEX OLEDB PARALLEL_BACKUP_QUEUE PERFORMANCE_COUNTERS_RWLOCK PLACEHOLDER1 PLACEHOLDER2 PRINT_ROLLBACK_PROGRESS QNMANAGER_ACQUIRE QPJOB_KILL QPJOB_WAITFOR_ABORT QRY_MEM_GRANT_INFO_MUTEX QUERY_ERRHDL_SERVICE_DONE QUERY_EXECUTION_INDEX_SORT_EVENT_OPEN QUERY_NOTIFICATION_MGR_MUTEX QUERY_NOTIFICATION_SUBSCRIPTION_MUTEX QUERY_NOTIFICATION_TABLE_MGR_MUTEX QUERY_NOTIFICATION_UNITTEST_MUTEX QUERY_OPTIMIZER_PRINT_MUTEX

326 QUERY_TRACEOUT QUERY_WAIT_ERRHDL_SERVICE RECOVER_CHANGEDB REPL_CACHE_ACCESS REPL_HISTORYCACHE_ACCESS REPL_SCHEMA_ACCESS REPL_TRANHASHTABLE_ACCESS REPLICA_WRITES REQUEST_DISPENSER_PAUSE RESMGR_THROTTLED RFS_MSGPUMP RFS_NOTIFYTHREAD RFS_STARTUP RG_RECONFIG SEC_DROP_TEMP_KEY SECURITY_MUTEX SEQUENTIAL_GUID SERVER_IDLE_CHECK SHUTDOWN SNI_CRITICAL_SECTION SNI_HTTP_ACCEPT SNI_HTTP_WAITFOR_0_DISCON SNI_LISTENER_ACCESS SNI_TASK_COMPLETION SOAP_READ SOAP_WRITE SOS_CALLBACK_REMOVAL SOS_DISPATCHER_MUTEX SOS_LOCALALLOCATORLIST SOS_MEMORY_USAGE_ADJUSTMENT SOS_OBJECT_STORE_DESTROY_MUTEX SOS_PROCESS_AFFINITY_MUTEX SOS_SMALL_PAGE_ALLOC SOS_STACKSTORE_INIT_MUTEX SOS_SYNC_TASK_ENQUEUE_EVENT SOS_VIRTUALMEMORY_LOW SOSHOST_EVENT SOSHOST_INTERNAL SOSHOST_MUTEX SOSHOST_RWLOCK SOSHOST_SEMAPHORE SOSHOST_SLEEP

327 SOSHOST_TRACELOCK SOSHOST_WAITFORDONE SQLCLR_APPDOMAIN SQLCLR_ASSEMBLY SQLCLR_DEADLOCK_DETECTION SQLCLR_QUANTUM_PUNISHMENT SQLSORT_NORMMUTEX SQLSORT_SORTMUTEX SQLTRACE_LOCK SQLTRACE_SHUTDOWN SQLTRACE_WAIT_ENTRIES SRVPROC_SHUTDOWN TIMEPRIV_TIMEPERIOD TRACE_EVTNOTIF TRACEWRITE TRANSACTION_MUTEX UTIL_PAGE_ALLOC VIA_ACCEPT VIEW_DEFINITION_MUTEX WAIT_FOR_RESULTS WAITFOR WAITFOR_TASKSHUTDOWN WAITSTAT_MUTEX WCC WORKTBL_DROP WRITE_COMPLETION XACT_OWN_TRANSACTION XACT_RECLAIM_SESSION XACTLOCKINFO XACTWORKSPACE_MUTEX

328 Wait type categry - Transactin Lg The Transactin Lg wait type categry includes all the waits that are assciated with transactin lg bttlenecks, including the fllwing: LOGBUFFER LOGMGR WRITELOG

329 Metric alerts SQLdm ffers numerus alerts t successfully mnitr and warn yu abut yur SQL Server instances. Prper cnfiguratin is key t making sure yu receive alerts nly n thse metrics that actually fall utside the typical perfrmance f yur envirnment. SQLdm includes the fllwing metric alerts fr yur use: Blcked Sessins Blcked Sessins Wait Time (Secnds) Client Cmputers CLR Enabled Cluster Active Nde Cluster Failver Data File Autgrw Database Full Database Read and Write Errr Occurred Database Status Deadlck Distributin Latency (Secnds) DTC Status Full Text Search Status Lg File Autgrw Lg Full Lngest Running Versin Stre Transactin (Minutes) Maintenance Mde Enabled Mirrr Cmmit Overhead Mirrred Server Rle Change Mirrring Oldest Unsent Transactins Mirrring Sessin Preferred Rle Mirrring Status Mirrring Unrestred Lg Mirrring Unsent Lg Mirrring Witness Cnnectin Nn-Distributed Transactins (Cunt) Oldest Open Transactin (Minutes) OLE Autmatin Disabled OS Disk Full (Percent) OS Disk Queue Length OS Memry Usage Alert OS Metrics Cllectin Status OS Paging OS Privileged Time (Percent) OS Prcessr Queue Length

330 OS Prcessr Time OS User Time (Percent) Page Life Expectancy Prcedure Cache Hit Rati Query Mnitr Events (Cunts) Sessin CPU Time (Secnds) Sessin Tempdb Space Usage (MB) SQL Server Agent Errr Lg SQL Server Agent Jb Cmpletin SQL Server Agent Jb Failure SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Minutes) SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Percent) SQL Server Agent Status SQL Server Agent XPs Disabled SQL Server CPU Usage SQL Server Database Space Used (Percent) SQL Server Errr Lg SQL Server Lg Space Used (Percent) SQL Server Memry Usage SQL Server Respnse Time SQL Server Status SQLdm Service Stats Table Fragmentatin (Percent) Tempdb Cntentin (ms) Unsubscribed Transactin Time (Secnds) Unsubscribed Transactins (Cunt) User Cnnectins (Percent) Versin Stre Generatin Rati Versin Stre Size (MB) WMI Service Unavailable

331 Blcked Sessins Alert This alert tracks the number f sessins n the SQL Server instance being blcked by ther sessins hlding requested lcks. By default, a blcked sessins waiting fr a lck will wait frever (which is nt gd frm an end-user pint f view). This default behavir can be changed by adding SET LOCKTIMEOUT t the tp f the first T-SQL batch after a cnnectin is made. What can I d t fix this prblem? If the number f blcked sessins alerts exceeds 1 n an average day, yur site may be experiencing ne f the fllwing issues: Sme T-SQL batches may be submitted that cntain a BEGIN TRANSACTION with n crrespnding COMMIT TRANS- ACTION. Yu must crrect the T-SQL. Sme T-SQL batches may be submitted that cntain a BEGIN TRANSACTION but where the COMMIT TRANSACTION statement is in a fllwing T-SQL batch that is nly executed nce the end-user has "cnfirmed" the transactin. Yu must crrect the T-SQL. The site has sme very lng-running transactins that are nt running at ff-peak times. When yur transactins are simply running lnger than they shuld (and hence are clashing), cnsider drastically reducing the time that a lck is held. This can be dne by: Ding as much wrk as pssible (fr example, SELECT statements that may be needed) befre the transactin perfrms its first update, delete, r insert. Grup all UPDATES, DELETES, and INSERTS as clsely as pssible tgether within a transactin with as few selects as pssible separating them. Cmmit the transactin as sn as pssible after the last DML statement. Once the transactin has begun d nt have any stps fr user input. Gather all user inputs befre the transactin starts. Avid the use f server side cursrs during a transactin as they slw executin cnsiderably. If a stred prcedure and/r trigger are invked inside a transactin minimize r eliminate the number f SQL re-cmpilatins made t that bject. See the SQL Re-cmpilatins cunter fr ways t dramatically reduce recmpiles. Increase the speed f transactin thrughput such that it becmes less likely that ne transactin will wait fr the preceding ne. This can be achieved by: Adding mre disks t yur RAID slutin. Replacing yur disks with faster disks. Switching yur RAID array frm a RAID 5 t a RAID 10 slutin as each write IO results in tw writes using RAID 10 vs. fur fr RAID 5 (100% mre efficient with writes). S lng as the RAID cntrller has sme frm f battery backup, then switch its cache mde frm Writethrugh t Write-back as this increases the system's ability t handle write IOs by an rder f magnitude. Adding mre cache memry t the RAID cntrller. Adding mre RAM t the server. Adding anther CPU t a SMP cmputer. Upgrading the CPU, memry and mtherbard with faster mdels. Minimize the number f Cntext Switches by turning n Use NT Fibers in SQL Server. Switch the Bst SQL Server Pririty n.

332 Blcking Sessins Wait Time (Secnds) Alert This alert tracks the time in secnds that a SQL Server sessin has been blcking ther sessins. By default, blcked sessins waiting fr a lck will wait frever (which is nt gd frm an end-user pint f view). This default behavir can be changed by adding SET LOCKTIMEOUT t the tp f the first T-SQL batch after a cnnectin is made. What can I d t reduce blcked sessins wait time? If the number f blcked sessins alerts exceeds 1 n an average day, then yur site may be experiencing ne f the fllwing issues: Sme T-SQL batches may be submitted that cntain a BEGIN TRANSACTION with n crrespnding COMMIT TRANS- ACTION. Yu must crrect the T-SQL. Sme T-SQL batches may be submitted that cntain a BEGIN TRANSACTION but where the COMMIT TRANSACTION statement is in a fllwing T-SQL batch that is nly executed nce the end-user has "cnfirmed" the transactin. Yu must crrect the T-SQL. The site has sme very lng-running transactins that are nt running at ff-peak times. Where yur transactins are simply running lnger than they shuld (and hence are clashing), cnsider drastically reducing the time that a lck is held. This can be dne by: Perfrm as much wrk as pssible (fr example, SELECT statements that may be needed) befre the transactin perfrms its first update, delete, r insert. Grup all UPDATES, DELETES, and INSERTS as clsely as pssible tgether within a transactin with as few SELECTS as pssible separating them. Cmmit the transactin as sn as pssible after the last DML statement. Once the transactin has begun, d nt have any stps fr user input. Gather all user inputs befre the transactin starts. Avid the use f server side cursrs during a transactin as they slw executin cnsiderably. If a stred prcedure and/r trigger is invked inside a transactin, minimize r eliminate the number f SQL re-cmpilatins made t that bject. See the SQL RE-cmpilatins cunter fr ways t dramatically reduce recmpiles. Increase the speed f transactin thrughput such that it becmes less likely that ne transactin will wait fr the preceding ne. This can be achieved by: Adding mre disks t yur RAID slutin. Replacing yur disks with faster disks. Switching yur RAID array frm a RAID 5 t a RAID 10 slutin as each write IO results in tw writes using RAID 10 vs. fur fr RAID 5 (100% mre efficient with writes). S lng as the RAID cntrller has sme frm f battery backup, then switch its cache mde frm Writethrugh t Write-back as this increases the system's ability t handle write IOs by an rder f magnitude. Adding mre cache memry t the RAID cntrller. Adding mre RAM t the server. Adding anther CPU t a SMP cmputer. Upgrading the CPU, memry and mtherbard with faster mdels. Minimize the number f Cntext Switches by turning n Use NT Fibers in SQL Server. Switch the Bst SQL Server Pririty n.

333 Client Cmputers Alert This alert tracks the number f unique client cmputers cnnected t the SQL Server instance. This value is measured by getting the cunt f prcesses frm distinct cmputers in sysprcesses table.

334 CLR Enabled This alert indicates that the Cmmn Language Runtime (CLR) cnfiguratin ptin has been enabled fr the SQL Server instance. Managed cde can be run in the.net Framewrk. Use the Server Cnfiguratin view t recnfigure this ptin n SQL Server 2005 instances.

335 Cluster Active Nde Alert This alert indicates that the active nde f the cluster is a nn-preferred nde. What wuld cause the active cluster nde t change? The active cluster nde changes when a failver event ccurs. If the riginal preferred nde is ffline fr an extended perid f time, the preferred nde setting can be changed by right-clicking the instance in the Servers tree and selecting Prperties > Cluster Settings. By default, the preferred nde is first nde encuntered when mnitring was started.

336 Cluster Failver Alert This alert indicates that there has been a change in the active nde. This alert will remain active fr the amunt f time specified in the alert's advanced settings. T edit these settings, right-click the server in the Servers tree and select Cnfigure Alerts. Click the Advanced buttn n the Cluster Failver Alert and edit the time. Hw can I prevent cluster failver alerts when I have a scheduled failver? Yu can temprarily put the server int maintenance mde by right-clicking the server in the Servers tree and selecting Maintenance mde. When the scheduled failver is ver, right-click the instance in the Servers tree and select Disable Maintenance Mde.

337 Data File Autgrw Alert This alert indicates that a data file autgrw ccurred n the specified database. Yur Query Mnitr must be running t trigger this alert. T learn mre abut hw autgrw wrks and related best-practices, see Micrsft Supprt Article , "Cnsideratins fr the 'autgrw' and 'autshrink' settings in SQL Server".

338 Database Full (Percent) Alert This alert indicates the percentage f the allwable disk space fr the database currently used by the sum f data, text, and indexes. Allwable disk space fr the database is calculated by taking int accunt the current allcated space, aut-grwth settings and available disk space. If this value exceeds 80%, cnsider replacing disks with bigger disks.

339 Database Read and Write Errr Occurred Alert This alert indicates that an I/O errr ccurred while attempting t read frm r write t a database file. If this errr persists cnsider the fllwing slutins: Replace the disks. File may be crrupted, see if yu can restre frm a backup.

340 Database Status Alert This alert indicates that the Database Status metric has reached an alert status. This status can be caused when the database: Is inaccessible Has an issue with lading, crashed while lading, has nt recvered, in recvery, suspect, r in emergency mde Cntains databases sizes in the errr threshld Cntains lgs with sizes in the errr threshld Cntains tables with rerganizatin needs in the errr threshld Is transitining, lading, being check pinted, set as DBO use nly, r in single-user mde What can I d t fix this prblem? Navigate t the Details view n the Database tab f the SQLdm Cnsle. Lk fr databases that have a critical r warning status and review what the issue is (the prblem clumn will be highlighted either yellw r red). Yu may need t rebuild an index, increase allcated file size, r turn n the autgrwth feature fr yur database r lgs.

341 Deadlck Alert This alert indicates that a deadlck has ccurred n the mnitred server. Fr the Deadlck Alert t display, Query Mnitr must be running with Deadlck Events enabled. Why d deadlcks ccur? Deadlcks ccur when a prcess r several prcesses attempt t access a resurce that the ther hlds a lck n. Neither task can cmplete because bth prcesses are attempting t lck the same resurce. SQL Server chses ne r mre deadlck t terminate s that prcessing can cntinue. Hw d I diagnse deadlck issues? When a Deadlck Alert ccurs, check the Alerts view in SQLdm and select a deadlck alert. The SPID, Hstname, Lgin Name, Client Applicatin, and Database are listed. Fr mre infrmatin, select Shw Deadlck Details. This will help with diagnsing the prblem applicatin and includes the ptin t exprt deadlck data t view in SQL Server Management Studi r SQL Server Prfiler.

342 Distributin Latency (Secnds) Alert This alert tracks the amunt f time, in secnds, that a replicatin transactin has been at the Publisher waiting t be received by the Distributr, and has exceeded the warning threshld. What causes high distributin latency? The mst cmmn cause f high distributin latency is when a transactin has a large amunt f cmmands. Once the transactin has cmpleted, distributin latency will decrease. The Replicatin view n the Services tab displays a graph with the nn-distributed cunt and the nn-distributed time. If these are trending upwards, there may be a prblem that needs t be reslved. What can I d t reduce distributin latency? It is pssible t reduce distributin latency by: Reducing traffic n the publisher Limiting nn-replicatin related wrk the publisher is ding Increasing the bandwidth available t the publisher n the netwrk

343 DTC Status Alert This alert indicates the status f the Distributed Transactin Crdinatr service.

344 Full Text Search Status Alert This alert indicates the status f the Full-Text Search service.

345 Lg File Autgrw Alert This alert indicates that a lg file autgrw ccurred n the specified database. Yur Query Mnitr must be running t trigger this alert. T learn mre abut hw autgrw wrks and related best-practices, see Micrsft Supprt Article , "Cnsideratins fr the 'autgrw' and 'autshrink' settings in SQL Server".

346 Lg Full Alert This alert indicates the percentage f the allwable disk space fr the database currently used by the transactin lg. Allwable disk space fr the database is calculated by taking int accunt the current allcated space, aut-grwth settings and available disk space. If this value exceeds 80%, cnsider replacing disks with bigger disks.

347 Lngest Running Versin Stre Transactin (Minutes) Alert This alert indicates the time in minutes that the lngest versin stre transactin has been pen and preventing versin stre cleanup. This alert ccurs nly n instances running SQL Server 2005 r abve.

348 Maintenance Mde Enabled Alert This alert indicates that the SQLdm Maintenance Mde is enabled. Maintenance Mde allws yu t temprarily stp alert generatin and the cllectin f perfrmance metrics fr the time perid that this SQL Server instance is ffline.

349 Mirrr Cmmit Overhead Alert This alert indicates that the cmmit verhead (in MS) f the mirrred database has reached r exceeded an alert threshld. Specifies the number f millisecnds f average delay per transactin that are tlerated befre a warning is generated n the principal server. This delay is the amunt f verhead incurred while the principal server instance waits fr the mirrr server instance t write the transactin's lg recrd int the red queue. This value is relevant nly in high-safety mde. Fr mre infrmatin abut mirrr cmmit verhead, see SQL Server Bks Online.

350 Mirrred Server Rle Change Alert This alert indicates when the rle f a mirrred database changes. When yu cnfigure this alert, yu can set the time at which the alert will reset. Reset this alert when the rle f the mirrred database has n impact.

351 Mirrring Oldest Unsent Transactins Alert This alert tracks the age f unsent transactins queued n the prcessr has reached an alert threshld. This alert specifies the number f minutes wrth f transactins that can accumulate in the send queue befre a warning is generated n the principal server instance. This warning helps measure the ptential fr data lss in terms f time and is especially relevant fr high-perfrmance mde. Hwever, the warning is als relevant fr high-safety mde when mirrring is paused r suspended because the partners becme discnnected. Fr mre infrmatin abut ldest unsent transactins, see SQL Server Bks Online.

352 Mirrring Sessin Preferred Rle This alert indicates that a database mirrr partner tk n a nn-preferred rle. This means the rles in the mirrring relatinship d nt cnfrm t the rles that have been specified as Nrmal. This alert des nt reset ver time. This alert remains until the rles are restred r yu change the Nrmal state. Yu can restre the rles r mdify the Nrmal definitin in the Database Mirrring view.

353 Mirrring Status Alerts This alert indicates that the mirrred database is in a Critical r Warning state. Yu can change the status fr the mirrred databases in the Mirrring table f the Databases tab.

354 Mirrring Unrestred Lg Alert This alert indicates that the amunt f unrestred lgs (in KB) queued n the mirrred database has reached r exceeded an alert threshld. This warning helps measure failver time. Failver time cnsists mainly f the time that the mirrr server requires t rll frward any lg remaining in its red queue, plus a shrt additinal time. Fr mre infrmatin abut unrestred lgs, see SQL Server Bks Online.

355 Mirrring Unsent Lg Alert This alert indicates that the amunt f unsent lgs (in KB) queued n the mirrred database has reached r exceeded an alert threshld. This alert specifies hw many kilbytes (KB) f unsent lgs generate a warning n the principal server instance. This warning helps measure the ptential fr data lss in terms f KB and is especially relevant fr high-perfrmance mde. Hwever, the warning is als relevant fr high-safety mde when mirrring is paused r suspended because the partners becme discnnected. Fr mre infrmatin abut unsent lgs, see SQL Server Bks Online.

356 Mirrring Witness Cnnectin Alert This alert indicates that the cnnectin t the mirrr has been lst.

357 Nn-Distributed Transactins (Cunt) Alert This alert tracks the number f replicatin transactins published by the Publisher but nt received by the Distributr.

358 Oldest Open Transactin (Minutes) Alert This alert tracks the time (in minutes) that the lngest running transactin in the database has used since issuing the BEGIN TRANSACTION statement.

359 OLE Autmatin Disabled Alert This alert indicates that the OLE Autmatin Prcedures cnfiguratin ptin has been disabled (2005) r the prcedures have been drpped (2000) fr the SQL Server instance. SQL diagnstic manager will nt cllect data such as OS metrics and service details. Use the Server Cnfiguratin view t recnfigure this ptin n SQL Server 2005 instances.

360 OS Disk Full (Percent) Alert This alert indicates the percentage f space used n a lgical disk n the SQL Server cmputer. This will alert separately fr each disk n a server.

361 OS Disk Queue Length Alert This alert indicates the average number f bth read and write requests that were queued fr all the disks n the SQL Server cmputer. What can I d t reduce the queue length? If this queue ften remains abve 6 per physical disk fr mre than 10 secnds at a time then yur disk subsystem is verladed. In this case cnsider the fllwing: Check OS Paging t make sure that paging frm/t the swap file is nt causing these IOs. Replacing disks with faster disks. Add mre disks t yu RAID array. Switch yur RAID array frm RAID 5 t RAID 10 slutin as each write IO results in tw writes using RAID 10 vs. 4 fr RAID 5. Mve ther applicatins t anther cmputer. S lng as the RAID cntrller has sme frm f battery backup then switch its cache mde frm Write-thrugh t Writeback as this increases the system ability t handle write IOs by an rder f magnitude. If the cmputer is running multiple instances f SQL Server, then cnsider placing each instance n a separate physical cmputer.

362 OS Memry Usage Alert This alert tracks the percentage f physical and virtual memry has reached an alert status. Cnsistently high Ttal Memry Usage culd indicate either: A prgram in use culd have a memry leak. The amunt f ttal memry needs t be increased. The Memry view n the Resurces tab allws yu t track the Ttal Memry usage alng with ther key memry statistics n the cmputer hsting yur SQL Server instance. What can I d t fix this prblem? A high percentage f Ttal Memry Usage indicates a memry bttleneck. Yu shuld pen the Memry view n the Resurces tab t view hw memry is being utilized n yur SQL Server instance. Yu may need t allcate mre memry t SQL Server t increase yur SQL Server perfrmance, r limit the usage f ther applicatins n the cmputer hsting yur SQL Server instance.

363 OS Metrics Cllectin Status Alert This alert indicates the status f SQL diagnstic manager OS Metrics Cllectin.

364 OS Paging Alert This alert indicates that a memry threshld has been met r exceeded, due t ne f the fllwing causes: The OS Memry Paging is high The OS Memry Usage is high The SQL Server Memry Usage is high Cnsistently high memry usage culd cause system perfrmance prblems because f heavy disk usage and CPU lad. What can I d t fix this prblem? A high number f memry paging indicates a memry bttleneck. Yu shuld pen the Memry view n the Resurces tab t see hw memry is being utilized n yur SQL Server instance. Yu may need t allcate mre memry t SQL Server t increase yur SQL Server perfrmance.

365 OS Privileged Time (Percent) Alert This alert tracks the percentage f CPU time spent by all prcesses executing in privileged mde n the SQL Server cmputer.

366 OS Prcessr Queue Length Alert This alert indicates that the number f threads waiting n the prcessr has reached an alert threshld. A cnsistently high prcessr queue length can indicate prcessr cngestin. If yur system has multiple prcessrs, yur alert threshlds may need t be increased. What can I d t fix this prblem? If the Prcessr Queue Length is ften high, cnsider making ne f the fllwing changes: Upgrade t faster CPU(s). Reduce the number f SQL re-cmpilatins as they are CPU intensive. There are many reasns that an bject such as a stred prcedure is recmpiled, and mst f these reasns can be remved by careful cding. See the SQL re-cmpilatins cunter fr ways t dramatically reduce recmpiles. Stp unnecessary prgrams frm running (such as the Print Spler r activities such as the database server acting as either a BDC r PDC).

367 OS Prcessr Time Alert This alert tracks the percentage f CPU time used by all prcesses n the cmputer that hsts yur SQL Server instance. WMI bject WIN32_PERFRAWDATA_PERFOS_PROCESSOR prperty PERCENTPROCESSORTIME is measured t get percent prcessr time. What can I d t reduce this value? If this value regularly exceeds 75%, actin needs t be taken, such as: Reduce the number f SQL re-cmpilatins since they are CPU intensive. There are many reasns that an bject such as a stred prcedure is recmpiled and mst f these reasns can be remved by careful cding. See the SQL Re-cmpilatins cunter fr ways t dramatically reduce recmpiles. Ensure that all T-SQL statements (whether in a stred prcedure, trigger, r ad hc statement) that reference bjects fully qualify the bject referenced. As an example: SELECT * FROM Nrthwind.db.Emplyees is a fully qualified bject reference whereas SELECT * FROM Emplyees is a prly qualified bject. The executin plans f fully qualified bjects can be reused as is, whereas plans where the bject are nt fully qualified either cannt be reused at all r if they are then they are subject t a highly restrictive COMPILE lck while SQL Server determines if all f the bjects referenced in the T-SQL cde have the same wners as the executin plan currently in cache. In bth cases a significant amunt f CPU time is cnsumed. Stp unnecessary prgrams (such as the Print Spler r activities such as the database server acting as either a BDC r PDC) frm running. Why des this metric have n value? SQLdm has nt been able t cllect the crrespnding cunter due t ne f the fllwing reasns: SQLdm needs t refresh. It usually requires tw refreshes fr the CPU Usage metric t begin ppulating, which ccurs within a few secnds. OLE Autmatin is nt wrking prperly. OLE Autmatin must be enabled fr SQLdm t cllect hardware perfrmance metrics. T enable OLE Autmatin, click the warning message belw the ribbn menu n the SQLdm Cnsle. Lightweight Pling is enabled n the SQL Server instance. N alerts are enabled. SQLdm displays an alert status when at least ne f the three alerts is enabled. This cunter des nt exist n this SQL Server instance.

368 User Time (Percent) Alert This alert tracks the percentage f CPU time spent by all prcesses executing in user mde n the SQL Server cmputer.

369 Page Life Expectancy Alert This alert indicates that the number f secnds a page stays in the buffer pl withut references has fallen belw the warning level. A decline in page life expectancy can indicate an increase in the physical I/O requirements fr a user database. The rate decrease culd likely indicate that the memry taken away frm the buffer pl is frcing database pages t exit the buffer pl prematurely. Hw can I use the Page Life Expectancy metric t diagnse prblems with my SQL Server instance? Micrsft recmmends a minimum target fr page life expectancy f 300 secnds. This means that any given page in memry will be kept in the buffer fr 5 minutes befre the buffer flushes the page t disk. A page life expectancy value f less than 300 secnds is indicative f either a memry prblem r inefficient query plans.

370 Prcedure Cache Hit Rati (Percent) Alert This alert tracks the rati f prcedure cache hits t prcedure cache lkups.this indicates when an executin plan is being reused (frm memry) as ppsed t being cmpiled (frm disk). What can I d t fix prblems with my Prcedure Cache Hit Rati? If values belw 80% are regularly encuntered (nce SQL Server has been up and actively running fr at least 30 minutes), then cnsider ne f the fllwing remedies: Make sure that all T-SQL statements (whether in a stred prcedure, trigger r ad hc statement) that reference bjects fully qualify the bject referenced. As an example: SELECT * FROM NORTHWIND.DBO.EMPLOYEES is a fully qualified bject reference whereas SELECT * FROM Emplyees is a prly qualified bject. The executin plans f fully qualified bjects can be reused as is, whereas plans where the bject are nt fully qualified either cannt be reused at all r if they are then they are subject t a highly restrictive COMPILE lck while SQL Server determines if all f the bjects referenced in the T-SQL cde have the same wners as the executin plan currently in cache. Add mre physical memry (RAM) t the cmputer. If yur site makes use f extended stred prcedures that are nt called very ften, then after calling them, issue a DBCC DLLNAME (FREE). Once an extended stred prcedure has been called, it remains in memry until SQL Server is shut dwn even if it is never called again! This is tremendusly wasteful in terms f available memry and a DBCC DLLNAME (FREE) will release that memry fr use by bth the prcedure cache as well as the Data Pages which will have a significant psitive effect n bth the Prcedure Cache Hit Rati, as well as the Buffer Cache Hit Rati. In rder t view the extended stred prcedures currently laded in memry by SQL Server, execute SP_HELPEXTENDEDPROC. Allw SQL Server t cnsume mre f the available memry (making sure that OS Paging des nt increase). Stp unnecessary prgrams (such as the Print Spler r activities such as the database server acting as either a BDC r PDC) frm running. If the cmputer is running multiple instances f SQL Server, cnsider placing each instance n a separate physical cmputer.

371 Query Mnitr Events (Cunts) Alert This alert tracks the number f queries captured by the Query Mnitr n the SQL Server instance during the last scheduled refresh. A warning is generated if a query matches the criteria specified fr a prly perfrming query.

372 Sessin CPU Time (Secnds) Alert This alert tracks the CPU Time (in secnds) used by the SQL Server sessin since the last scheduled refresh.

373 Sessin Tempdb Space Usage (MB) Alert This alert indicates the amunt f tempdb space being used by a running sessin. This alert ccurs nly n instances running SQL Server 2005 r abve.

374 SQL Server Agent Errr Lg Alert This alert tracks when specific text appears in the SQL Server Agent errr lg. Yu can custmize which text will trigger the alert. Yu can als custmize the severity f the alert based n the frequency f ccurrence. The default settings are: 2 - Warning 3 - Critical

375 SQL Server Agent Jb Cmpletin Alert This alert indicates the status f the Agent Jb Cmpletin metric. The value can either be Succeeded, Retry, Canceled, Failed, r Unknwn.

376 SQL Server Agent Jb Failure Alert This alert indicates that the scheduled SQL Server Agent jb ended with a Failed status.

377 SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Minutes) Alert This alert indicates the maximum number f minutes a scheduled SQL Server Agent jb shuld take t cmplete.

378 SQL Server Agent Lng Running Jb (Percent) Alert This alert indicates the percentage f time a scheduled SQL Server Agent jb is taking ver the average successful cmpletin time fr this jb in the current jb histry.

379 SQL Server Agent Status Alert This alert indicates the status f the SQL Server Agent Service.

380 SQL Server Agent XPs Disabled Alert This alert indicates that the Agent XPs cnfiguratin ptin has been disabled (2005) r the prcedures have been drpped (2000) fr the SQL Server instance. SQL diagnstic manager will nt cllect SQL Agent jb details. Nte that Agent XPs are disabled when SQL Server Agent is stpped, but they may be re-enabled thrugh the Server Cnfiguratin view t allw agent jb histries t be shwn even when the agent is nt running.

381 SQL Server CPU Usage Alert This alert indicates that the amunt f CPU usage being utilized by SQL Server is unusually high. The percentage f SQL Server prcessr usage is listed under the cntrl. A high SQL Server percentage culd indicate a large number f active client sessins. What can I d t fix this prblem? Cnsistently high SQL Server prcessr usage culd indicate the need t: Reduce the number f SQL re-cmpilatins as they are CPU intensive. There are many reasns that an bject such as a stred prcedure is recmpiled and mst f these reasns can be remved by careful cding. Ensure that all T-SQL statements (whether in a stred prcedure, trigger r ad hc statement) that reference bjects fully qualify the bject referenced. Fr example: SELECT * FROM Nrthwind.db Emplyees is a fully qualified bject reference whereas SELECT * FROM Emplyeesis a prly qualified bject. The executin plans f fully qualified bjects can be reused as is, whereas plans where the bject are nt fully qualified either cannt be reused at all r if they are then they are subject t a highly restrictive COMPILE lck while SQL Server determines if all f the bjects referenced in the T-SQL cde have the same wners as the executin plan currently in cache. In bth cases, a significant amunt f CPU time is cnsumed.

382 SQL Server Database Space Used (Percent) Alert This alert indicates that the percentage f allcated database space being used is high. What can I d t fix this prblem? The amunt f space being allcated t databases may need t be increased, disks may need t be added t the cmputer hsting the instance, r databases may need t be mved t anther hst cmputer. If yu have autgrwth turned ff, this alert indicates that yu either need t allcate mre space fr databases r that yu may need t add mre disk space. If yu have the autgrwth ptin turned n and yu are seeing this alert quite ften, yu may need t adjust yur autgrwth settings t a higher percentage t imprve perfrmance that can be degraded due t cnstant grwth adjustments. In certain cases, SQLdm may incrrectly reprt the file size. This ccurs when certain clumns in the sysindexes table in SQL Server 2000 becme inaccurate and prvide SQLdm with incrrect infrmatin regarding the number f rws and table size. T crrect this prblem, use the fllwing T-SQL syntax: DBCC UPDATEUSAGE ('database_name' ) GO This cmmand can be server intensive s it is recmmended that yu execute it during nn-peak hurs.

383 SQL Server Errr Lg Alert This alert tracks when specific text appears in the SQL Server lg. Yu can custmize which text will trigger the alert. Yu can als custmize the severity f the alert based n the frequency f ccurrence. The default settings are: 11 - Warning 18 - Critical

384 SQL Server Lg Space Used (Percent) Alert The percentage f allcated disk space used by lgs n the SQL Server instance has reached an alert threshld. Once the lg space is cmpletely filled, all updates t the event lg will fail. What can I d t fix this prblem? Yu can allcate mre disk space t the event lg, turn n the aut-grwth feature fr yur SQL Server lg, r add additinal disk space t the cmputer hsting yur SQL Server instance. If yu have autgrwth turned ff fr yur lgs, this alert may indicate the need t either increase the allcated space fr lgs and/r add disk space t yur SQL Server envirnment. If yu have the autgrwth ptin turned n and yu are seeing this alert quite ften, yu may need t adjust yur autgrwth settings t a higher percentage t imprve perfrmance that can be degraded due t cnstant grwth adjustments. In certain cases, SQLdm may incrrectly reprt the file size. This ccurs when certain clumns in the 'sysindexes' table in SQL Server 2000 becme inaccurate and prvide SQLdm with incrrect infrmatin regarding the number f rws and table size. T crrect this prblem, use the fllwing T-SQL syntax: DBCC UPDATEUSAGE ('database_name' ) GO This cmmand can be server intensive s it is recmmended that yu d this utside f prductin wrk hurs.

385 SQL Server Memry Usage Alert This alert tracks the ttal server memry (Ttal Server Memry per sysperfinf) as a percent f ttal physical memry frm WMI. What can I d t reduce the percentage f memry used by SQL Server? If this value is regularly ver 80%, SQL Server needs mre memry r needs t use the memry it has mre efficiently. Cnsider implementing ne r mre f the fllwing slutins: If yur site makes use f extended stred prcedures that are nt called very ften, then after calling them, issue a DBCC DLLNAME (FREE). Once an extended stred prcedure has been called, it remains in memry until SQL Server is shut dwn even if it is never called again! This is tremendusly wasteful in terms f available memry and a DBCC dllname (FREE) will release that memry fr use by bth the prcedure cache, as well as the Data Pages, which will have a significant psitive effect n bth the Prcedure Cache Hit Rati, as well as the Buffer Cache Hit Rati. In rder t view the extended stred prcedures currently laded in memry by SQL Server, execute SP_HELPEXTENDEDPROC. As each SQL Server lck requires 96 bytes f memry, the granting f lck space is dne at the expense f Data Pages and Prcedure Cache Pages. It is therefre in the best interests f system perfrmance and thrughput that the number f lcks is kept t a minimum and this is achieved by: Wherever pssible, n select statements use the (NOLOCK) ptimizer hint r SET TRANSACTION ISO- LATION LEVEL READ UNCOMMITTED as this neither issues any shared lcks n the data it reads nr hnrs any exclusive lcks set by ther transactins. When updating all rws in a table with mre than 50 rws, use the TABLOCKX table hint as this will prevent SQL Server frm initially taking exclusive rw lcks and then nce it has granted many f these, then escalating t an exclusive table lck anyway. When deleting all rws in any table, d nt use the DELETE statement but rather issue the TRUNCATE TABLE statement as far fewer lcks and ther system resurces are cnsumed in the prcess. Drastically reduce the time that a lck is held. This can be dne by: Ding as much wrk as pssible (fr example, SELECT statements that may be needed) befre the transactin perfrms its first update/delete/insert. Grup all updates/deletes/inserts as clsely as pssible tgether within a transactin with as few selects as pssible separating them. Cmmit the transactin as sn as pssible after the last DML statement. Once the transactin has begun, d nt have any stps fr user input. Gather all user inputs befre the transactin starts. Allw SQL Server t cnsume mre f the available memry (making sure that OS Paging des nt increase). Add mre physical memry (RAM) t the cmputer. If the cmputer is running multiple instances f SQL Server then cnsider placing each instance n a separate physical cmputer. If the cmputer is running ther memry-intensive applicatins, such as IIS r Exchange, then cnsider mving each instance t a separate physical cmputer. A SQL Server cmputer shuld be perfrming nly SQL Server wrk s stp unnecessary prgrams frm running, such as allwing the cmputer t act as either a PDC r BDC.

386 SQL Server Respnse Time Alert This alert tracks the time in millisecnds SQL diagnstic manager currently needs t send a simple SQL cmmand t the SQL Server instance, have it prcessed, and receive the returned result set. High respnse times generally ccur when sessins are blcked r when either there is heavy netwrk traffic r netwrk prblems r when either the cmputer the SQLdm Repsitry r the cmputer the SQLdm Cnsle is hsted n is running slw due t varius prblems. Typically, this value shuld average belw 2000 ms fr a well tuned netwrk and server. Average values in excess f 2000 ms indicate either an excessively busy netwrk segment r a stressed SQL Server. What can I d t fix this prblem? A cmmn cause t high respnse times is when sessins are being blcked. T fix this prblem, g t the Sessins tab and select the Blcking view t see if any sessins are blcking. Yu can then select the sessin and click either Trace Sessin t see what queries the sessin is creating and t see what is causing the blck, r Kill Sessin t stp it.

387 SQL Server Status This alert indicates the status f the SQL Server service.

388 SQLdm Service Status Alert This alert indicates the status f the SQLdm Manager Service. The pssible statuses can be Running, Stpped, r Unknwn.

389 Table Fragmentatin (Percent) Alert This alert tracks the percentage f pages in the table that are fragmented. It is the scan density frm dbcc shwcntig n a clustered index f a table. If the table des nt have a clustered index, table fragmentatin is nt cllected. If this value exceeds 80%, cnsider the fllwing remedies: Drp and re-create the clustered index. Rerder the leaf-level pages f the index in a lgical rder. Rebuild the index nline.

390 Tempdb Cntentin (ms) Alert This alert indicates the latch wait time fr tempdb allcatin maps in millisecnds. The three tracked allcatin page types are page free space (PFS), glbal allcatin map (GAM), and shared glbal allcatin map (SGAM). Latch cntentin f this srt is usually an indicatin that mre tempdb data files need t be created. In sme situatin, using Trace Flag 1118 may als alleviate tempdb cntentin. This alert ccurs nly n instances running SQL Server 2005 r abve.

391 Unsubscribed Transactin Time (Secnds) Alert This alert tracks the time (in secnds) that a replicatin has been hlding at the Distributr and waiting t be received by a Subscriber.

392 Unsubscribed Transactins (Cunt) Alert This alert tracks the number f replicatin transactins received by the Distributr but nt received by a Subscriber.

393 User Cnnectins (Percent) Alert This alert tracks the percentage f the user cnnectins allwed by the SQL Server instance that are currently used. If the percentage is high it indicates a lad n the SQL Server, the higher this value the mre SQL Server is having t reserve fr cnnectins.

394 Versin Stre Generatin Rati Alert This alert indicates the percentage by which the tempdb versin stre generatin rate exceeds the cleanup rate. This alert is disabled by default and ccurs nly n instances running SQL Server 2005 r abve. TIP Yu can raise this alert nly when at least ne minute elapses between alert refreshes as versin stre cleanup ccurs nce per minute.

395 Versin Stre Size (MB) Alert This alert indicates the size f the tempdb versin stre in megabytes. This alert is disabled by default and ccurs nly n instances running SQL Server 2005 r abve.

396 WMI Service Unavailable Alert This alert tracks the WMI service is unavailable n the SQL Server cmputer. SQL diagnstic manager will nt cllect OS metrics.

397 Advanced slutins SQLdm includes functinality aimed at the mre advanced user wh wants t manage these features withut cntacting Idera Supprt fr assistance. Please d nt attempt t perfrm these actins if yu are unsure f what yu are ding r why yu wuld want t take such steps. These mre advanced tpics include hw t: migrate r recver yur installatin deply the Idera Newsfeed in a clustered envirnment deply SQLdm in a clustered envirnment default alert IDs trublesht WMI cnnectivity issues

398 Migrate r Recver Yur Installatin Establishing a migratin r disaster recvery strategy fr yur SQLdm Repsitry and Services allws yu t preserve histrical data and existing cnfiguratin settings. Yu can als cntinue mnitring yur SQL Server envirnment t meet yur auditing requirements. TIP SQLdm Applicatin security is nt maintained when yur SQLdm installatin is migrated t a new server. This prcess helps yu execute a migratin r disaster recvery strategy that addresses ne f the fllwing situatins: The cmputer hsting SQLdm requires maintenance, such as new hardware r a sftware upgrade (Micrsft Windws r SQL Server Service Pack) The cmputer hsting SQLdm becmes permanently unavailable Yu decmmissin and replace the cmputer hsting SQLdm Refer t the fllwing when migrating yur SQLdm installatin: Chsing t migrate r recver SQLdm Creating yur migratin r recvery plan Recvering yur SQLdm installatin Migrating yur cmplete SQLdm installatin Migrating the SQLdm Repsitry nly Migrating the SQLdm Services nly

399 System diagnstics The System Diagnstics windw allws yu t test the cnnectins between the SQLdm Services and ther SQLdm cmpnents. This test is designed t assist yu when the lcatin f SQLdm cmpnents change due t a migratin. Yu can perfrm the fllwing tests using system diagnstics: Management Service Tests GUI t management service cnnectin GUI and SQLdm services using the same repsitry Management service repsitry cnnectin Cllectin Service Tests Management service t cllectin service cnnectin Cnnectin service cnfigured t use crrect management service Cllectin service can cnnect t management service Cllectin service heartbeat status

400 Chse t migrate r recver SQLdm When chsing whether a migratin r disaster recvery strategy is best fr yur envirnment, cnsider whether yu will want t permanently mve the SQLdm Repsitry r Services t anther cmputer. Yu can als chse t have the Repsitry and Cnsle cmpnents lcated n cmputers that belng t different dmains. This deplyment ptin can be advantageus during disaster recvery, especially if the nly available cmputer is in anther dmain. T ensure full cmmunicatin between the Repsitry and the Cnsles, verify that a tw-way trust exists between the target dmains. Gal Replace the SQLdm Repsitry r Services cmputer Repair the riginal Repsitry r Services cmputer Actin Migratin Recvery In bth cases, yu will want t back up the Repsitry database and then later restre it.

401 Create yur migratin r recvery plan Once yu have decided whether a SQLdm Recvery r Migratin is best fr yur envirnment, the next imprtant step is t create a plan s that when the time cmes, yu are prepared and have SQL diagnstic manager up and running as quickly as pssible. Creating a Recvery Plan A disaster recvery plan details the steps that must be taken fr unexpected utages, t ensure yu can cntinue mnitring SQL Server activity and perfrmance metrics. This dcument addresses disaster recvery best-practices fr establishing a new Repsitry. When yu implement SQLdm in yur prductin SQL Server envirnment, cnsider preparing a disaster recvery plan t minimize audit data lss shuld the SQLdm Repsitry becme unavailable. Use the prcedures and guidelines cvered in this dcument t implement r mdify yur disaster recvery plan. Creating a Migratin Plan A migratin plan details mving the SQLdm Repsitry and Services t anther SQL Server instance, thereby replacing the riginal cmpnents. Yu can use a migratin plan t respnd t an immediate maintenance need. Use the prcedures and guidelines in this dcument t implement r mdify yur migratin plan. Understanding the Repsitry Database The SQLdm Repsitry cnsists f a SQL Server database named, by default, SQLdmRepsitry. This database cntains the fllwing infrmatin: Perfrmance metrics and statistics cllected frm yur mnitred SQL Server instances Cnfiguratin settings such as the cnnectin infrmatin fr the SQLdm Services and alert ntificatin rules Alert messages By default, the Repsitry database uses the simple recvery mdel. When this setting is enabled, SQL Server des nt maintain the transactin lgs fr the database. Likewise, any existing transactin lgs are nt included in backup data. If yur crprate plicies require transactin lg backups, cnsider changing the recvery mdel t full s that transactin lgs are maintained and archived. Understanding SQLdm Services SQLdm has tw centralized services, the Management Service and the Cllectin Service. These tw services reside n the same cmputer. The Management Service perfrms the fllwing primary functins: Prvides real-time data t the SQLdm Cnsle Receives histrical data frm the Cllectin Service fr strage in the Repsitry Raises alerts and sends alert ntificatins The Cllectin Service perfrms n-demand and scheduled cllectin frm the mnitred SQL Server instances. Recvery and Migratin Best Practices

402 Verify the Cnfiguratin f the Target SQL Server When identifying the new SQL Server instance that will hst the Repsitry and Services, ensure this instance meets r exceeds the prduct requirements as well as these specific requirements. The target instance can be dedicated t hsting the SQL diagnstic manager nly The target instance is running the same versin f SQL Server sftware that is currently running n the existing SQLdm cmputer Back up the Repsitry Database Use a tl such as Idera SQLsafe t perfrm a full backup f the Repsitry database. If yu have changed the default recvery mdel t full, ensure yur backup includes any transactin lgs. Identify hw ften t backup the Repsitry database The frequency at which yu backup the Repsitry database depends n the fllwing factrs: Hw ften yur alert settings change Hw ften yur SQL Server envirnment changes as yu add new servers and databases r remve lder servers and database Hw much perfrmance data yu cllect in a given time perid Hw much risk yu are willing t incur The backup frequency shuld reflect yur maintenance needs and allw yu t meet future mnitring requirements. Schedule rutine backups f the Repsitry database After yu identify the apprpriate backup frequency fr yur mnitring needs, use a tl such as Idera SQLsafe t schedule rutine backups f the Repsitry database. If yu have changed the default recvery mdel t full, ensure yur backup includes any transactin lgs. Review disaster recvery guidelines Ensure yur recvery strategy includes plans t reinstate the riginal cmputer nce it is repaired. Cnsider the fllwing guidelines: T minimize data lss, plan t back up the Repsitry database n the temprary Repsitry cmputer immediately befre reinstating the riginal cmputer. Use the prcedures in this Technical Slutin t reinstate the Repsitry n the riginal cmputer and cnfigure the Management Service. T verify all cmpnents were reinstated crrectly, test yur implementatin. Uninstall the cmpnents yu previusly implemented n the temprary cmputer. Recvery and Migratin Best Practices The backup frequency shuld reflect yur maintenance needs and allw yu t meet future mnitring requirements. Schedule Rutine Backups f the Repsitry Database After yu identify the apprpriate backup frequency fr yur mnitring needs, use a tl such as Idera SQLsafe t schedule rutine backups f the Repsitry database. If yu have changed the default recvery mdel t full, ensure yur backup includes any transactin lgs. Review Disaster Recvery Guidelines Ensure yur recvery strategy includes plans t reinstate the riginal cmputer nce it is repaired. Cnsider the fllwing guidelines:

403 T minimize data lss, plan t back up the Repsitry database n the temprary Repsitry cmputer immediately befre reinstating the riginal cmputer. Use the prcedures in this Technical Slutin t reinstate the Repsitry n the riginal cmputer and cnfigure the Management Service. T verify all cmpnents were reinstated crrectly, test yur implementatin. Uninstall the cmpnents yu previusly implemented n the temprary cmputer.

404 Recvering yur SQLdm installatin In the event that yur existing SQLdm Repsitry is n lnger available, yu can recver yur SQLdm installatin back t the last pint a backup ccurred. Recvering the SQLdm Repsitry T recver lst r damaged data, restre the SQLdm Repsitry database using the fllwing guidelines: Perfrm a full restre Schedule the restre during ff-hurs, r times when yu expect the least cllectin activity T restre the Repsitry database: 1. Use SQL Server Enterprise Manager r Management Studi t clse any pen cnnectins t the Repsitry database. 2. Use SQL Server Enterprise Manager r Management Studi t take the Repsitry database ffline. If yu cannt take the Repsitry database ffline, stp the Cllectin Service. 3. Use a tl such as Idera SQLsafe t restre the Repsitry database using the apprpriate backup archive file. 4. On the cmputer hsting the SQLdm services, restart the SQLdm Cllectin and Management services. 5. On all existing SQLdm cnsles, recnnect t the SQLdm Repsitry by selecting File >Cnnect t SQLdm Repsitry. Recvering the SQLdm Services T install the SQLdm services: 1. Lg n with an administratr accunt t the cmputer n which yu want t install the SQLdm services. 2. Run Setup.exe in the rt f the installatin kit. 3. Click INSTALL n the Welcme windw f the setup prgram. 4. Click Install SQL diagnstic manager n the Install windw. 5. Read the Welcme windw, and then click Next. 6. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next. 7. Accept the default flder fr yur SQLdm installatin, r click Change t specify a different flder, and then click Next. 8. Select the Custm Install setup type, and then click Next. 9. Select SQLdm Services (als select the Desktp Client if yu want t run it n the same cmputer), and then click Next. 10. Specify which SQL Server instance is hsting the Repsitry database, verify that the displayed database name is crrect, and then click Next. 11. Specify the accunt credentials that the SQLdm services shuld use t cnnect t the SQLdm Repsitry and the mnitred SQL Server instances, and then click Next. Ensure this accunt belngs t the sysadmin rle n the SQLdm Repsitry database as well as each instance yu plan t mnitr. 12. Click Install t begin yur installatin. 13. Click Finish t exit the setup prgram.

405 Migrate yur cmplete SQLdm installatin The prcedures in this sectin detail the migratin steps fr mving bth the SQLdm Repsitry and the Services t a new cmputer. Fllw each sectin in the rder presented t ensure a successful migratin. TIP SQLdm Applicatin security is nt maintained when yur SQLdm installatin is migrated t a new server. Fr mre infrmatin, see Use applicatin security t manage SQLdm. Get a New SQLdm License Key Because yu are migrating the Repsitry database t a different SQL Server instance, SQLdm will require a new license key. Yu can easily request a new license key by sending an t: licensing@idera.cm. T cmplete the request, yu will need the name f the SQL Server instance where yu plan t install the SQLdm Repsitry database. Restre the SQLdm Repsitry n the Target Cmputer Fr best results, use the fllwing guidelines migrate yur SQLdm Repsitry t the target cmputer: Perfrm a full restre Schedule the restre during ff-hurs, r times when yu expect the least cllectin activity T restre the Repsitry database: 1. Use SQL Server Enterprise Manager r Management Studi t clse any pen cnnectins t the Repsitry database. 2. Use SQL Server Enterprise Manager r Management Studi t take the Repsitry database ffline. If yu cannt take the Repsitry database ffline, stp the Cllectin Service. 3. Use a tl such as Idera SQLsafe t restre the Repsitry database n the target server using the apprpriate backup archive file. Disable r Uninstall the SQLdm Services n the Current Cmputer SQLdm Services must be uninstalled t avid cnflict with the restred SQLdm Repsitry. Fr best results, use the fllwing prcedure: If yu d nt want t keep the SQLdm cnsle n the current cmputer, perfrm the fllwing steps: 1. Select Add > Remve Prgrams n yur current cmputer. 2. Uninstall SQL diagnstic manager cmpletely. If yu want t keep the SQLdm cnsle n the current cmputer, perfrm the fllwing steps: 1. Select Start > Administrative Tls > Services n the current cmputer. 2. Scrll dwn and right-click SQLdm Cllectin Service in the list, and select Prperties. 3. In the Startup Type drp-dwn list, select Disabled. 4. Click OK. 5. Scrll dwn and right click SQLdm Management Services in the list, and select Prperties. 6. In the Startup Type drp-dwn list, select Disabled. 7. Click OK. Perfrm a Full SQL diagnstic manager Install n the New Cmputer A full install f SQL diagnstic manager will install the new SQLdm Services, link them t the restred SQLdm Repsitry, and

406 install the SQLdm Cnsle. Fr best results, use the fllwing prcedure fr installing SQLdm: 1. Lg n with an administratr accunt t the cmputer n which yu want t install the SQLdm services. 2. Run Setup.exe in the rt f the installatin kit. 3. Click INSTALL n the Welcme windw f the setup prgram. 4. Click Install SQL diagnstic manager n the Install windw. 5. Read the Welcme windw, and then click Next. 6. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next. 7. Accept the default flder fr yur SQLdm installatin, r click Change t specify a different flder, and then click Next. 8. Select yur setup type and then click Next. 9. Brwse and select the SQL Server instance yur SQLdm Repsitry was restred t and click Next. 10. Enter yur service accunt credentials and click Next. 11. Click Install t begin installing SQLdm with the ptins yu have selected. Verify that the Migratin was Successful The SQLdm Cnsle includes a system diagnstics test that allws yu t test the cnnectins f all the SQLdm cmpnents. 1. Open the SQLdm cnsle. 2. Enter yur new SQLdm license key. 3. Add the SQL Server instances yu want t mnitr. 4. Open the System Diagnstics utility by selecting Help > System Diagnstics. 5. Click Test. 6. Verify that all the tests are successful.

407 Migrate the SQLdm repsitry The prcedures in this sectin detail the migratin steps fr mving the SQLdm Repsitry t a new cmputer while leaving the SQLdm Services. Fllw each sectin in the rder presented t ensure a successful migratin. Get a New SQLdm License Key Because yu are migrating the Repsitry database t a different SQL Server instance, SQLdm will require a new license key. Yu can easily request a new license key by sending an t: licensing@idera.cm. T cmplete the request, yu will need the name f the SQL Server instance where yu plan t install the SQLdm Repsitry database. Restre the SQLdm Repsitry n the Target Cmputer T recver lst r damaged data, restre the Repsitry database. Fr best results, use the fllwing guidelines: Perfrm a full restre Schedule the restre during ff-hurs, r times when yu expect the least cllectin activity T restre the Repsitry database: 1. Use SQL Server Enterprise Manager r Management Studi t clse any pen cnnectins t the Repsitry database. 2. Use SQL Server Enterprise Manager r Management Studi t take the Repsitry database ffline. If yu cannt take the Repsitry database ffline, stp the Cllectin Service. 3. Use a tl such as Idera SQLsafe t restre the Repsitry database using the apprpriate backup archive file. Cnfigure the Management Service If yu migrated the Repsitry t a different cmputer, yu will need t cnfigure the Management Service s that it can cmmunicate with the new Repsitry. T cnfigure the SQLdm Management Service: 1. Start the Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard by selecting Start > All Prgrams > Idera > SQL diagnstic manager > Tls > Management Service Cnfiguratin Wizard n the cmputer that hsts the SQLdm Services. 2. Read the Welcme windw, and then click Next. 3. Verify that the fllwing settings are crrect, and then click Next. The name f the SQL Server instance hsting the Repsitry database The name f the Repsitry database The type f authenticatin the Management Service shuld use t cnnect t the Repsitry database 4. Click Test t validate yur settings. 5. Click Finish t exit the wizard. Verify that the Migratin was Successful The SQLdm Cnsle includes a system diagnstics test that allws yu t test the cnnectins f all the SQLdm cmpnents. 1. Open the SQLdm cnsle. 2. Enter yur new SQLdm license key.

408 3. Add the SQL Server instances yu want t mnitr. 4. Open the System Diagnstics utility by selecting Help > System Diagnstics. 5. Click Test. 6. Verify that all the tests are successful.

409 Migrate the SQLdm services The prcedures in this sectin detail the migratin steps fr mving the SQLdm Services t a new cmputer while leaving the SQLdm Repsitry. Fllw each sectin in the rder presented t ensure a successful migratin. Uninstall SQLdm n the Original Cmputer Uninstalling SQLdm n the riginal cmputer via Add r Remve Prgrams, remves all the SQLdm cmpnents frm the riginal cmputer except fr the SQLdm Repsitry. Fr best results, use the fllwing prcedure fr uninstalling SQLdm n the riginal cmputer: 1. Select Start > Cntrl Panel > Add r Remve Prgrams. 2. Scrll dwn t SQL diagnstic manager and select Remve. 3. Click Yes t the prmpt asking if yu want t cmpletely remve SQL diagnstic manager. Perfrm a Full SQL diagnstic manager Install n the New Cmputer A full install f SQL diagnstic manager will install the new SQLdm Services, link them t the restred SQLdm Repsitry, and install the SQLdm Cnsle. Fr best results, use the fllwing prcedure fr installing SQLdm: 1. Lg n with an administratr accunt t the cmputer n which yu want t install the SQLdm services. 2. Run Setup.exe in the rt f the installatin kit. 3. Click INSTALL n the Welcme windw f the setup prgram. 4. Click Install SQL diagnstic manager n the Install windw. 5. Read the Welcme windw, and then click Next. 6. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next. 7. Accept the default flder fr yur SQLdm installatin, r click Change t specify a different flder, and then click Next. 8. Select yur setup type and then click Next. 9. Brwse and select the SQL Server instance n the riginal cmputer that cntains yur SQLdm Repsitry, and click Next. 10. Enter yur service accunt credentials and click Next. 11. Click Install t begin installing SQLdm with the ptins yu have selected. Verify that the Migratin was Successful The SQLdm Cnsle includes a system diagnstics test that allws yu t test the cnnectins f all the SQLdm cmpnents. 1. Open the SQLdm cnsle. 2. Enter yur new SQLdm license key. 3. Add the SQL Server instances yu want t mnitr. 4. Open the System Diagnstics utility by selecting Help > System Diagnstics. 5. Click Test. 6. Verify that all the tests are successful.

410 Deply Idera Newsfeed in a clustered envirnment Yu can deply the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service t a clustered envirnment t ensure cntinuus remte alerting. See the fllwing tpics fr installatin and cnfiguratin instructins fr Windws Server 2003 and Windws Server 2008 envirnments. Installing in a Windws Server 2003 Clustered Envirnment Installing in a Windws Server 2008 Clustered Envirnment

411 Deply the Idera Newsfeed t a Windws 2003 cluster Use the fllwing instructins t deply the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm in a Windws Server 2003 clustered envirnment. Things t cnsider befre yu install the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm in a clustered envirnment Yu will need t assign the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm t a new r existing cluster resurce grup. Yu may want t create a separate cluster resurce grup t hst the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service. Creating a new cluster resurce grup fr this deplyment allws the service t fail withut causing ther resurces in the cluster t failver. Hwever, this cnfiguratin als requires a new dedicated IP, a new Net- BIOS name, and a new dedicated drive. Adding the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service t yur existing SQLdm Services resurce cluster grup ensures all 4 services failver tgether, and des nt require additinal resurces. The SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service will run as a generic service n the assigned cluster resurce grup. Yu may need t prvide a Netwrk Name and Netwrk IP during the cluster cnfiguratin. When yu install the Idera News Platfrm, yu will need t prvide credentials fr the service accunt and the name f a SQL Server instance that can hst the SQLdm Mbile Repsitry database. Ensure these cmpnents meet the requirements. Install r upgrade yur clustered SQLdm Services t versin 7.1. Install the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm n each cluster nde T set up Idera Newsfeed Platfrm t wrk crrectly when the primary cluster nde fails, yu need t install the platfrm n each cluster nde. T install Idera Newsfeed Platfrm: 1. Lg n using an administratr accunt. 2. Run Setup.exe in the rt f the SQLdm installatin kit. 3. Click Install, and then click Install Idera Newsfeed. 4. On the Welcme windw, click Next. 5. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next. 6. Select the Mbile & Newsfeed cmpnents, and then click Next. 7. Specify the apprpriate credentials fr the service accunt, and then click Next. 8. Select which SQL Server instance shuld hst the Repsitry database, and then click Next. 9. Specify the accunt that the setup prgram shuld use t create the Repsitry database, test the cnnectin, and then click Next. 10. Indicate which credentials the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service accunt shuld use t cnnect t the Repsitry database, and then click Next 11. Specify which cmputer hsts yur SQLdm Repsitry, and then click Next. 12. Click Install. 13. In Windws Services, stp the fllwing services, and set their Startup type t Manual. SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service SQLdm Management Service SQLdm Cllectr Service SQLdm Predictive Analytics

412 Create the cluster resurce grup (ptinal) Fr mre granular failver cntrl, yu can create a dedicated cluster resurce grup fr the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm. T create a cluster resurce grup fr the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm: 1. In the Cluster Administratr tl, create the cluster resurce grup: a. Select File > New > Grup, and then specify a name and descriptin. b. Add the ndes that belng t this cluster, and then click Finish. 2. Add a disk t the cluster resurce grup: a. Right-click the grup yu just created, select New > Resurce, and then specify a name and descriptin. b. Fr the Resurce Type, select Physical Disk. c. Select the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm grup. d. Click Next until yu get t the last windw and click Finish. 3. Add an IP address fr the cluster resurce grup: a. Right-click the grup, select New > Resurce, and then specify a name and descriptin. b. Select the Resurce type IP Address. c. Type the IP address that yu acquired fr yur new cluster resurce grup. d. Click Finish. 4. Add the Netwrk Name resurce t the cluster resurce grup: a. Right-click the grup, select New > Resurce, and then specify a name and descriptin. b. Select the resurce type Netwrk Name. c. Add the IP address as a dependency fr this release. d. Specify a name, and then click Finish. Add the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service t the apprpriate cluster resurce grup On each cluster nde, mdify the cluster resurce grup settings t allw the Idera Newsfeed t recgnize the cluster ndes. T add the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service t yur resurce cluster grup: 1. In the Cluster Administratr tl, navigate t the cluster resurce grup t which yu want t add the Idera Newsfeed Service as a resurce. Yu can use the new cluster resurce grup yu previusly created, r the cluster resurce grup yu cnfigured fr yur SQLdm Services. 2. Select the disk yu created fr this cluster resurce grup, and then create a directry n that disk. The SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service will use this flder t stre data. 3. Create an IP Address resurce fr the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service. If a Netwrk Name is already specified fr this cluster resurce grup, skip this step. Create a Netwrk Name resurce (it will map t the IP Address) Add the IP Address as a dependency 4. Create a Generic Service resurce fr the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service. Add the Disk fr the shared data as a dependency Add the Netwrk Name as a dependency Specify SQLdmMbileandNewsService$Default as the name f the service t start

413 5. After the service has been successfully added, update its prperties. a. On the Parameters tab, check the Use netwrk name fr cmputer name ptin. b. On the Registry Replicatin tab, add the SOFTWARE\Idera\Idera Newsfeed & Mbile\DataPath key. c. Click OK. 6. In Windws Services, bring the fllwing services nline: SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service SQLdm Management Service SQLdm Cllectr Service SQLdm Predictive Analytics Test yur cluster cnfiguratin using the SQLdm Cnsle Ensure the SQLdm services can cmmunicate with each ther and the Repsitry databases. 1. On the active nde f the cluster, use the Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard t re-register the services and test yur cnfiguratin. Yu can start this tl frm the Prgrams menu. 2. Verify that yu are able t create a Newsfeed accunt and mnitr yur virtual SQL Server instances using the News Feed interface in the SQLdm Cnsle.

414 Deply the Idera Newsfeed t a Windws 2008 cluster Use the fllwing instructins t deply the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm in a Windws Server 2008 clustered envirnment. Things t cnsider befre yu install the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm in a clustered envirnment Yu will need t assign the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm t a new r existing clustered service. Yu may want t create a separate clustered service t hst the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service. Creating a new clustered service fr this deplyment allws the service t fail withut causing ther resurces in the cluster t failver. Hwever, this cnfiguratin als requires a new dedicated IP, a new NetBIOS name, and a new dedicated drive. Adding the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service t yur existing SQLdm Services clustered service ensures all 4 services failver tgether, and des nt require additinal resurces. The SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service will run as a generic service n the assigned clustered service. Yu may need t prvide a Netwrk Name and Netwrk IP during the cluster cnfiguratin. When yu install the Idera News Platfrm, yu will need t prvide credentials fr the service accunt and the name f a SQL Server instance that can hst the SQLdm Mbile Repsitry database. Ensure these cmpnents meet the requirements. Install r upgrade yur clustered SQLdm Services t versin 7.1. Install the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm n each cluster nde T set up Idera Newsfeed Platfrm t wrk crrectly when the primary cluster nde fails, yu need t install the platfrm n each cluster nde. T install Idera Newsfeed Platfrm: 1. Lg n using an administratr accunt. 2. Run Setup.exe in the rt f the SQLdm installatin kit. 3. Click Install, and then click Install Idera Newsfeed. 4. On the Welcme windw, click Next. 5. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next. 6. Select the Mbile & Newsfeed cmpnents, and then click Next. 7. Specify the apprpriate credentials fr the service accunt, and then click Next. 8. Select which SQL Server instance shuld hst the Repsitry database, and then click Next. 9. Specify the accunt that the setup prgram shuld use t create the Repsitry database, test the cnnectin, and then click Next. 10. Indicate which credentials the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service accunt shuld use t cnnect t the Repsitry database, and then click Next. 11. Specify which cmputer hsts yur SQLdm Repsitry, and then click Next. 12. Click Install. 13. In Windws Services, stp the fllwing services, and set their Startup type t Manual. SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service SQLdm Management Service SQLdm Cllectr Service SQLdm Predictive Analytics

415 Create the clustered service (ptinal) Fr mre granular failver cntrl, yu can create a dedicated clustered service fr the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm. T cnfigure the clustered service: 1. Start the Registry Editr and navigate t the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Idera\Idera Newsfeed & Mbile key. Fr this key, add a String Value named DataPath and set it t directry path fr the new flder. 2. In the Failver Cluster Management tl, right-click theservices and Applicatins nde, and then clickcnfigure a Service r Applicatin. a. Prvide a name fr the new clustered service. b. Select Generic Service. c. Select the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service. d. Enter the netwrk name and IP address fr the services. e. Select the clustered strage that will hst the data flder path. f. Skip the Registry Replicatin. g. Verify yur selectins, and then click Next t cmplete the wizard. 3. Under Other Resurces in the Services and Applicatins view, right-click n yur new clustered service, and then take the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service ffline. Add the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service t the apprpriate clustered service On each cluster nde, mdify the clustered service settings t allw the Idera Newsfeed Platfrm t recgnize the cluster ndes. 1. Select a disk that is cnfigured fr the target clustered service, and create a flder n that disk t stre data fr the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service. Yu can chse yur new clustered service r the existing clustered service already used fr the SQLdm Services. 2. Expand Services and Applicatins, right-click the newly created service, and then click SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service > Prperties. On the General tab, select Use Netwrk Name fr the cmputer name. On the Dependencies tab, specify the Disk and Name used by the service. On the Registry Replicatin tab, add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Idera\Idera Newsfeed & Mbile\DataPath. 3. Right-click the new clustered service nde, then select Add a Resurce > Generic Service. 4. Select the SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service frm the list f services. 5. ClickNext t finish the wizard. 6. In Windws Services, bring the fllwing services nline: SQLdm Mbile & Newsfeed Service SQLdm Management Service SQLdm Cllectr Service SQLdm Predictive Analytics Test yur cluster cnfiguratin using the SQLdm Cnsle Ensure the SQLdm services can cmmunicate with each ther and the Repsitry databases. 1. On the active nde f the cluster, use the Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard t re-register the services and test yur cnfiguratin. Yu can start this tl frm the Prgrams menu.

416 2. Verify that yu are able t create a Newsfeed accunt andmnitr yur virtual SQL Server instances using the News Feed interface in the SQLdm Cnsle.

417 Deply SQLdm in a clustered envirnment SQL diagnstic manager allws yu t mnitr yur clustered SQL Server envirnment. See the fllwing tpics fr installatin and cnfiguratin instructins fr Windws Server 2003 and Windws Server 2008 envirnments. Installing in a Windws Server 2003 Clustered Envirnment Installing in a Windws Server 2008 Clustered Envirnment Cnfigure alerts fr imprtant cluster events

418 Windws Server 2003 clustered envirnment The fllwing instructins guide yu thrugh the installatin f SQLdm in a Windws Server 2003 based clustered envirnment. Things t cnsider befre yu install SQLdm in a clustered envirnment Yu will need t create a separate cluster resurce grup t hst SQLdm services. This allws the SQLdm services t fail withut causing ther resurces in the grup t failver. T create this cluster resurce grup yu will need a dedicated IP, the NetBIOS name, and a dedicated disk fr that resurce grup. SQLdm Cllectin, Management, and Predictive Analytics services will run as generic services n the newly created cluster resurce grup. Yu may need t prvide the netwrk Name and netwrk IP as part f cluster cnfiguratin. Install SQLdm Services n Cluster Ndes T set up SQLdm services t wrk crrectly when the primary cluster nde they are hsted n fails, yu need t install the services n each cluster nde. T install SQLdm services n cluster ndes: 1. Lg n with an administratr accunt t the cmputer n which yu want t install SQLdm. 2. Run Setup.exe in the rt f the SQLdm installatin kit n the first cluster nde. 3. Click Install and then click Install SQL diagnstic manager. 4. Read the Welcme windw, and then click Next. 5. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next. 6. Accept the default installatin flder, r click Change t specify a different flder, and click Next. 7. Select the Typical setup type and click Next. 8. Select the SQL Server instance and enter a database name. 9. Enter the service accunt infrmatin and click Next. 10. Click Install. 11. In Windws Services, stp the SQLdm Management service and set the Startup type t Manual. 12. In Windws Services, stp the SQLdm Cllectin service and set the Startup type t Manual. 13. In Windws Services, stp the SQLdm Predictive Analytics service and set the Startup type t Manual. Repeat all steps n each cluster nde. Pint t the SQLdm Repsitry installed n the first nde. Cnfigure the Cluster Resurce Grup Cluster Resurce Grup settings must be mdified t allw SQLdm t recgnize the cluster ndes. T cnfigure the Cluster Resurce Grup: 1. In the Cluster Administratr tl, create the Cluster Resurce Grup: Select File > New > Grup and give the grup and descriptin. Add the ndes and click Finish. 2. In the Cluster Administratr tl, add a disk t the Cluster Resurce Grup:

419 Right-click the grup yu just created, select New > Resurce and give it a name and descriptin. Fr the Resurce Type, select Physical Disk. Select the SQLdm grup. Click Next until yu get t the last windw and click Finish. 3. In the Cluster Administratr tl, add an IP address fr the Cluster Resurce Grup: Right-click the grup and select New > Resurce and give it a name and descriptin. Select the Resurce type IP Address. Enter the IP address that yu acquired fr yur new Cluster Resurce Grup. Click Finish. 4. In the Cluster Administratr tl, add the Netwrk Name resurce t the Cluster Resurce Grup: Right-click the grup and New > Resurce and give it a name. Select the Resurce type Netwrk Name. Add the dependency fr the IP address resurce. Specify the name and click Finish. 5. Select a Disk that is in a Cluster Resurce Grup and create a directry n that disk that will be used t hld lcal data fr the services. 6. On the primary nde, create the default registry key and add the full data path value under HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Idera\SQLdm\Default. 7. Create the DataPath value. 8. Select a Cluster Resurce Grup in which yu want t define the SQLdm resurces. 9. Create an IP Address resurce fr the SQLdm Services. If there is already an existing Netwrk Name in the Cluster Resurce Grup, then yu can skip this step. Create an Netwrk Name resurce that will map t the IP Address Create the Netwrk Name resurce and add the IP Address as a dependency 10. Create a Generic Service resurce fr the SQLdm Management Service. Add the Disk fr the shared data as a dependency Add the Netwrk Name as a dependency Specify SQLdmManagementService$Default as the name f the service t start 11. After the service is added, right-click it and select Prperties. Select the Parameters tab and check the Use netwrk name fr cmputer name bx Select the Registry Replicatin tab and add SOFTWARE\Idera\SQLdm\Default Click OK 12. Create a Generic Service resurce fr the SQLdm Cllectin Service. Add the Disk fr the shared data as a dependency Add the Netwrk Name as a dependency Specify SQLdmCllectinService$Default as the name f the service t start 13. After the service is added, right-click it and select Prperties. Select the Parameters tab and check the Use netwrk name fr cmputer name bx Select the Registry Replicatin tab and add SOFTWARE\Idera\SQLdm\Default Click OK 14. Create a Generic Service resurce fr the SQLdm Predictive Analytics Service.

420 Add the Disk fr the shared data as a dependency Add the Netwrk Name as a dependency Specify SQLdmPredictiveAnalyticsService$Default as the name f the service t start 15. After the service is added, right-click it and select Prperties. Select the Parameters tab and check the Use netwrk name fr cmputer name bx Select the Registry Replicatin tab and add SOFTWARE\Idera\SQLdm\Default Click OK 16. In Windws Services, bring the SQLdm Management service resurce nline. 17. In Windws Services, bring the SQLdm Cllectin service resurce nline. 18. In Windws Services, bring the SQLdm Predictive Analytics service resurce nline. Cmplete the Cluster Cnfiguratin in SQL diagnstic manager 1. Use the Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard t frce the services t re-register. 2. Start the SQLdm Desktp Client and select SQLdm Repsitry. If the SQLdm Repsitry is clustered make sure t use the virtual server name fr the SQL Server hsting the SQLdm Repsitry. 3. Verify that yur cnfiguratin displays crrectly in the SQLdm Desktp Client.

421 Windws Server 2008 clustered envirnment The fllwing instructins guide yu thrugh the installatin f SQLdm in a Windws Server 2008 based clustered envirnment. Things t cnsider befre yu install SQLdm in a clustered envirnment Yu will need t create a separate cluster resurce grup t hst SQLdm services. This allws the SQLdm services t fail withut causing ther resurces in the grup t failver. T create this cluster resurce grup yu will need a dedicated IP, the NetBIOS name, and a dedicated disk fr that resurce grup. SQLdm Cllectin, Management, and Predictive Analytics services will run as generic services n the newly created cluster resurce grup. Yu may need t prvide the netwrk Name and netwrk IP as part f cluster cnfiguratin. Install SQLdm Services n Cluster Ndes T set up SQLdm services t wrk crrectly when the primary cluster nde they are hsted n fails, yu need t install the services n each cluster nde. T install SQLdm services n cluster ndes: 1. Lg n with an administratr accunt t the cmputer n which yu want t install SQLdm. 2. Run Setup.exe in the rt f the SQLdm installatin kit n the first cluster nde. 3. Click Install and then click Install SQL diagnstic manager. 4. Read the Welcme windw, and then click Next. 5. Review and accept the license agreement by clicking I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next. 6. Accept the default installatin flder, r click Change t specify a different flder, and click Next. 7. Select the Typical setup type and click Next. 8. Select the SQL Server instance and enter a database name. 9. Enter the service accunt infrmatin and click Next. 10. Click Install. 11. In Windws Services, stp the SQLdm Management service and set the Startup type t Manual. 12. In Windws Services, stp the SQLdm Cllectin service and set the Startup type t Manual. 13. In Windws Services, stp the SQLdm Predictive Analytics service and set the Startup type t Manual. Repeat the previus steps n each cluster nde. Pint t the SQLdm Repsitry installed n the first nde. TIP The installatins cannt be dne cncurrently, as the installers will cllide when checking the repsitry. The installatins must be dne sequentially. Cnfigure the Cluster Resurce Grup Cluster Resurce Grup settings must be mdified t allw SQLdm t recgnize the cluster ndes. T cnfigure the Cluster Resurce Grup: 1. Select a disk that is cnfigured in the Cluster Resurce Grup and create a directry n that disk that will be used t hld lcal data fr the services.

422 2. On the primary nde, edit the registry and add a new key named Default t the key \Sftware\Idera\SQLdm. In this key add a string value called DataPath. Set its value t the full path t the data directry created in step 1 (as shwn in the image at the end f the steps). 3. In the Failver Cluster Management tl, right-click n Services and Applicatins and select Cnfigure a Service r Applicatin. Prvide a name fr the service Select Generic Service Select the SQLdm Management Service Enter the netwrk name and IP address fr the services Select the clustered strage that hsts the path defined in step 1 Skip the Registry Replicatin Verify the settings and click Next t cmplete the wizard 4. In Services and Applicatins, click the newly-created service name in the Other Resurces sectin and then n the SQLdm Management service and take it ffline. 5. In Services and Applicatins, right-click n the newly created service and then n the SQLdm Management Service and select Prperties. On the General tab, select Use Netwrk Name fr cmputer name On the Dependencies tab, add the Disk and Name f the service On the Registry Replicatin tab, if blank, add SOFTWARE\Idera\SQLdm\Default\DataPath 6. Right-click n the new services nde and select Add a Resurce and Generic Service. 7. Select the Cllectin service frm the list f services. 8. Select Next and finish ut the wizard. 9. In Services and Applicatins, right-click n the newly created service and then n the SQLdm Cllectin Service and select Prperties. On the Dependencies tab, add the Disk and Name f the Service On the General tab, select Use Netwrk Name fr cmputer name On the Registry Replicatin tab, add SOFTWARE\Idera\SQLdm\Default\DataPath 10. Right-click the new services nde and select Add a Resurce and Generic Service. 11. Select the Predictive Analytics service frm the list f resurces. 12. Select Next and then Finish t exit the wizard. 13. In Services and Applicatins, click the newly-created service and then n the SQLdm Predictive Analytics service and select Prperties. On the General tab, select Use Netwrk Name fr cmputer name On the Dependencies tab, add the Disk and Name f the service On the Registry Replicatin tab, if blank, add SOFTWARE\Idera\SQLdm\Default\DataPath 14. In Windws Services, bring the SQLdm Management service resurce nline. 15. In Windws Services, bring the SQLdm Cllectin service resurce nline. 16. In Windws Services, bring the SQLdm Predictive Analytics service resurce nline. 17. On the active nde n which yu installed the SQLdm services, use the Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard (Start > All Prgrams > Idera > SQL diagnstic manager > Tls > Management Service Cnfiguratin Wizard) t frce the services t re-register. 18. Test the cnfiguratin frm the Management Service Cnfiguratin wizard befre finishing the wizard.

423 Cmplete the Cluster Cnfiguratin in SQL diagnstic manager Start the SQLdm Desktp Client and select SQLdm Repsitry. If the SQLdm Repsitry is clustered make sure t use the virtual server name fr the SQL Server hsting the SQLdm Repsitry.