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SQL server performance monitoring

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Last updated: March 2026

SolarWinds SQL Sentry overview

What is SolarWinds SQL Sentry?

SQL Sentry is a SQL Server performance monitoring tool which allows businesses to monitor database performance, identify the root causes for SQL Server issues, and collect accurate, real-time data on database health. The platform also allows users to manage alerts and resolve issues by using the SQL monitoring tool to perform deep analysis. Features of SQL Sentry include a performance analysis dashboard, execution planning, advisory conditions, deadlock analysis, an event calendar, an enhanced platform installer, index analysis, and more.

Businesses can use the SQL Sentry dashboard to gain an at-a-glance view of their SQL Server environment health and drill down on issues or trends to gain a better understanding. The graphical display and drill down capabilities allow users to troubleshoot SQL Server performance issues, and high-impact SQL queries can be fixed using the Top SQL view with execution plan diagrams and query history. Notifications and alerts can be managed within the SQL Sentry system with tools for setting up advisory conditions, automating responses to certain conditions, and more. The event calendar facilitates the scheduling of SQL Server jobs and tasks and allows employees to stay on top of upcoming events.

Starting price

1500per user /
per year

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SolarWinds SQL Sentry reviews

Overall rating

4.7

/5

16

Positive reviews

88

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend0.88/10
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Who uses SolarWinds SQL Sentry?

Based on 16 verified user reviews.

Company size

- Not enough reviews

Small Businesses

Midsize Businesses

Enterprises

Top industries

Construction
Information Technology and Services

Use cases

Database
Server Management
Database Monitoring

SolarWinds SQL Sentry's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from SolarWinds SQL Sentry users:

Access controls/permissions
Activity dashboard
Alerts/Escalation
Alerts/Notifications
Application-Level analysis
Capacity planning
CPU monitoring
Dashboard
Dashboard creation
Database monitoring

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Features rating:

Access controls/permissions
Activity dashboard
Alerts/Escalation
Alerts/Notifications
Application-Level analysis
Capacity planning
CPU monitoring
Dashboard
Dashboard creation
Database monitoring
Data migration
Data storage management
Data visualization
Diagnostic tools
Event logs
Historical trend analysis
Monitoring
Multitenancy
Performance management
Performance metrics
Performance monitoring
Predictive analytics
Prioritization
Query analysis
Real-Time data
Real-Time monitoring
Reporting/Analytics
Reporting & statistics
Resource optimization
Scheduling
Server monitoring
Troubleshooting
User management
Virtual machine monitoring
Visual analytics
Workflow management

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SolarWinds SQL Sentry pricing

Value for money rating:

Starting from

1500

/user

Per year

Pricing details
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Free trial
Free plan
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SolarWinds SQL Sentry support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Knowledge Base
Chat
Email/Help Desk
Phone Support
FAQs/Forum
24/7 (Live rep)

Training options

Webinars
Live Online
Documentation
In Person

SolarWinds SQL Sentry FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of SolarWinds SQL Sentry?

SolarWinds SQL Sentry has the following typical customers:
Small Business, Mid-size Business, Large Enterprises, Freelancers

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Q. What level of support does SolarWinds SQL Sentry offer?

SolarWinds SQL Sentry offers the following support options:
Knowledge Base, Chat, Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, FAQs/Forum, 24/7 (Live rep)

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