What are performance counters in SQL Server?
Objects / Counters
| Perfmon Object | Perfmon Counter | Counter Description |
|---|---|---|
| SQLServer:SQL Statistics | Batch Requests/Sec | Number of SQL batch requests received by server |
| SQLServer:SQL Statistics | SQL Compilations/Sec | Number of SQL compilations |
| SQLServer:SQL Statistics | SQL Re-Compilations/Sec | Number of SQL re-compilations |
How do I enable performance counters in SQL?
Setting Up Perfmon for SQL Server Tuning On the left side, expand Performance Logs and Alerts, and click on Counter Logs. Counter Logs let us pick a set of performance counters and log them to a file periodically.
How do I monitor Microsoft SQL performance?
To use SQL Server Profiler traces to collect and monitor server performance
- Find a Value or Data Column While Tracing (SQL Server Profiler)
- Save Deadlock Graphs (SQL Server Profiler)
- Save Showplan XML Events Separately (SQL Server Profiler)
- Save Showplan XML Statistics Profile Events Separately (SQL Server Profiler)
Which tool is used for SQL Server performance monitoring?
1. SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer. SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer (DPA) is a comprehensive, cross-platform tool that can monitor not just Microsoft SQL Server but also Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB, Aurora, DB2 and SAP ASE.
How do performance counters work?
Performance counters are bits of code that monitor, count, or measure events in software, which allow us to see patterns from a high-level view. They are registered with the operating system during installation of the software, allowing anyone with the proper permissions to view them.
How do you monitor database performance?
Best Practices for Database Performance Monitoring
- #1: Monitor Slow Queries. One of the most important aspects of monitoring database performance is tracking slow queries.
- #2: Keep Track of Schema Updates.
- #3: Use Database Logging.
- #4: Measure Key Metrics.
Where is SQL Server Performance Monitor?
To open Windows Performance Monitor: Open Start, Run (Windows + R for Windows 8), type perfmon, and press Enter. Open Control Panel, System and Security, Administrative Tools, and click Performance Monitor.
What are SQL Server tools?
Recommended tools
| Tool | Operating system |
|---|---|
| Azure Data Studio | Windows macOS Linux |
| SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) | Windows |
| SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) | Windows |
| Visual Studio Code | Windows macOS Linux |
Where are performance counters stored?
When you run a Data Collector Set, the data that is collected for performance counters is stored to a log file (. blg) in the location that was defined when the Data Collector Set was created. In Windows Performance Monitor, you can view log files to see a visual representation of performance counter data.
What is GPU performance counters?
The counters can be used to determine exactly how your application is using the GPU, identify performance issues, and confirm that performance problems have been resolved.