Detecta

Detecta SQL Server Monitoring is a diagnostic and monitoring solution designed specifically for SQL Server environments. According to the vendor, this software solution is suitable for businesses of all sizes and is used by professionals in various industries, including Database Administrators, System Administrators, Managed Service Providers, IT Support Companies, and Technology Consulting Firms.

Key Features

Custom Dashboard: According to the vendor, the software provides a customizable dashboard that offers a comprehensive overview of the SQL Server environment. It displays the current state, the number of instances being monitored, outstanding alerts, and the most unstable environment. Real-time details of raised alerts are available through an interactive ticker.

Custom Notifications: The vendor states that the software generates timely email alerts based on customizable notifications with different severities. Users can associate notifications with specific alerts and parameters. Additionally, there is an Android and iOS application available to channel alerts to smart devices.

Advanced Monitoring: According to the vendor, the software allows users to customize alert parameters over more than 120 data points. Alerts can be linked to users, instances, and notifications for a personalized experience. Preconfigured alerts can be expanded and customized, and the software includes an auto-close feature to proactively close irrelevant alerts.

Multiple Users: The vendor claims that the software supports the addition of an unlimited number of users to the Detecta account. It utilizes an entity tagging system to group users and enables customized notifications and alerts associated with specific user groups. The software offers three levels of access: Administrator, DBA, and Manager.

Server Monitoring: According to the vendor, the software provides detailed insights into server performance in addition to SQL Server monitoring. It monitors various aspects such as virtual memory, physical memory, CPU performance, process information, volume performance, and network performance. Historical data on memory, disk usage, network activity, and CPU load is available to identify performance issues and bottlenecks.

Secure: The vendor claims that the software offers a secure platform for monitoring SQL Server environments. It only monitors the SQL Server container and server performance counters, without capturing application data. The web interface undergoes third-party security testing to ensure its robustness. All data at rest is encrypted, and connections are established via HTTPS using SSL.

No Custom Scripts: According to the vendor, the software eliminates the need for custom SQL Server monitoring scripts, saving time, effort, and costs associated with their development and maintenance. The vendor continually releases new counters and functionality for monitoring SQL Server environments, providing a cost-effective solution with optimal configuration and efficient monitoring.

Availability Group Monitoring: The vendor states that the software enables the monitoring of SQL Server AlwaysOn availability groups. It provides additional tabs for group and listener information in the Detecta dashboard. Users can configure rules to trigger alerts based on configurable thresholds and manage availability groups through a single intuitive interface.