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    Redgate Monitor

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ARedgate’s SQL Monitor helps teams looking after SQL servers be more proactive. SQL Monitor enables monitoring environments custom to the user’s SQL server to recognize issues before they impact users. It supports monitoring on-premises and cloud-based servers from a single interface.

    $1,164

    per year per server

    Pricing
    Redgate Monitor
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Redgate Monitor
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    Yes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptional
    Additional DetailsAll prices are per server and include one year’s support and upgrades.
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    Community Pulse
    Redgate Monitor
    Considered Both Products
    Redgate
    Chose Redgate Monitor
    N/A

    Redgate was recommended by a trusted colleague, and the demo showed it did everything we needed (and more), so there was no need to look elsewhere.
    Incentivized
    Chose Redgate Monitor
    Redgate SQL Monitor beats them so far since it can access SQL server kernel and internals.
    Incentivized
    Chose Redgate Monitor
    Redgate SQL Monitor is a lot cheaper than SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer. I prefer the SolarWinds' design and that it offers integration with other SolarWinds products we already use. SolarWinds supports more than SQL servers (Oracle, MySQL, Maria DB, IBM DB2) and the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Redgate Monitor
    As a RedGate Toolbelt user, this came with a 1 server license and so something is better than nothing. Once you have gone thru the pain of getting it working its not too bad. It is a lot cheaper than SolarWinds product, and it a great starting point as to long running queries, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Redgate Monitor
    I personally prefer SQL Sentry due to the flexibility in the custom metrics/monitoring but this is still a great product!!
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Best Alternatives
    Redgate Monitor
    Small Businesses
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    Medium-sized Companies
    SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer
    Score5.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Foglight
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Redgate Monitor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Redgate Monitor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Redgate
    With mission-critical SQL Server instances at multiple physical locations and in the cloud, it's critical for us to know immediately when there are performance issues or outages. The Redgate SQL Monitor provides an intuitive dashboard that allows for detailed resource monitoring. Perhaps not as useful in a 100% managed SQL environment.
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    Pros
    Redgate
    • It is easy to use and provides very good reporting on the SQL servers being monitored. These reports are used in our monthly customer reports.
    • Redgate does a very good job at improving the product, fixing bugs and adding new features compared to other products I have researched.
    • The insights provided makes it an ideal tool for database administrators and software developers.
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    Cons
    Redgate
    • Openness - They are too attached to their Intellectual Property to the detriment of usability, stability and reliability. So once its is installed and working leave it alone. Best run it on a VM as that can be restored quickly for when it breaks.
    • If they exposed an API/SDK that allowed you to leaver their products life would be far sweeter, it would feel less of a battle.
    • Add WebHooks to SQL Monitor to enhance integration to other subsystems.
    • Make it easy to install in default mode. So you are not forced to use TomCat Use as ASP.Core Selfl Hosting options.
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    Usability
    Redgate
    In general, the Redgate dashboard is one of the most thorough yet intuitive products I've had the pleasure of using. Compared to other vendors in different verticals, the Redgate dashboard's deployment, configuration, monitoring, and reporting is second to none
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    Support Rating
    Redgate
    Fast support responses from Redgate
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    Alternatives Considered
    Redgate
    I personally prefer SQL Sentry due to the flexibility in the custom metrics/monitoring but this is still a great product!!
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    Return on Investment
    Redgate
    • Allows us to proactively fix issues before they happen
    • Allows us to quickly react to issues without having to wait for someone else to notice
    • Cuts down on the amount of time spent doing daily checks
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    Screenshot of the Redgate Monitor dashboard, monitoring an entire database estate from a single pane of glass.Screenshot of where Redgate Monitor automates time-consuming manual tasks, such as identifying long-running queries or tracking blocked processes. Built-in tips and guidance ensure users get the most out of the information provided.Screenshot of where users can manage an entire environment from a single pane of glass.Screenshot of the dashboard where instant problem diagnosis and customizable alerts appear.Screenshot of the evolution of Redgate Monitor.