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SentryOne

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description SentryOne Overview

SentryOne is a database management and monitoring tool designed for small businesses using SQL Server. It offers features like performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security to help maintain the health of your databases.

help SentryOne FAQ

Is SentryOne still called SentryOne, or is it SolarWinds SQL Sentry now?

SolarWinds acquired SentryOne in October 2020, and the main monitoring product is now branded SolarWinds SQL Sentry. Older installations and documentation may still use names such as SentryOne Monitoring Service.

Does SentryOne monitor Azure SQL Database as well as on-premises SQL Server?

Yes. SQL Sentry is designed for Microsoft SQL Server estates across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, and SolarWinds lists Azure SQL databases as supported.

What is SentryOne Plan Explorer used for?

Plan Explorer is a free query-analysis tool from the SentryOne product family. It helps inspect SQL Server execution plans so a DBA can find costly operators and query bottlenecks.

How is SQL Sentry different from SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer?

SQL Sentry focuses on SQL Server and Azure SQL performance, while SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer covers systems such as Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. The choice depends on whether the database estate is mainly Microsoft SQL or uses several database engines.

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