As Joey explains, Activity Monitor consumes a lot of resources and yields little usable data. Here are some third-party alternatives. I get to work with a lot of customers, so I get to see a lot of ...

As a SQL Server administrator, you have a lot on your plate. There's server configuration, database design, performance tuning, troubleshooting, security and a host of other tasks all vying for your ...

Redgate Software is releasing SQL Monitor v7, adding a reporting suite to the SQL Server monitoring tool. The new feature can instantly generate accurate, informative reports on the performance of SQL ...

Network and system management vendor SolarWinds recently made available a new free tool designed to monitor a single Windows application or server. SolarWinds’ WMI Monitor helps IT managers track ...

I have been using Monitance Mod edit: spam link removed to monitor my current setup and am extremely happy with it. However, I am wanting to expand my setup and need to upgrade to a paid version ...