1.1 Features of PFM - Agent for Microsoft SQL Server

PFM - Agent for Microsoft SQL Server is a program that monitors the performance of a Microsoft SQL Server and collects and manages its performance data.

PFM - Agent for Microsoft SQL Server has the following features.

• Ability to analyze the operating status of Microsoft SQL Server

  PFM - Agent for Microsoft SQL Server provides the information needed for easy analysis of the operating status of Microsoft SQL Server. It does so by collecting and summarizing performance data (such as session statistics) obtained from the Microsoft SQL Server instance being monitored, and then graphically displaying any trends or changes.

• Ability to detect Microsoft SQL Server problems and quickly provide the information needed to identify the cause of a problem

  In the event of a problem, such as a malfunction in a session on the Microsoft SQL Server system being monitored, PFM - Agent for Microsoft SQL Server alerts the user to the problem at an early stage by using email or other means to notify the user. PFM - Agent for Microsoft SQL Server also provides a graphical display of the information needed to identify the cause of a problem.

To use PFM - Agent for Microsoft SQL Server, you must also install the programs PFM - Manager, and PFM - Web Console.

The following subsections summarize the functions of PFM - Agent for Microsoft SQL Server.

Organization of this section

• 1.1.1 Collecting Microsoft SQL Server performance data

• 1.1.2 Collecting performance data based on its characteristics

• 1.1.3 Saving performance data

• 1.1.4 Notifying users of problems in Microsoft SQL Server operation

• 1.1.5 Easy definition of alarms and reports

• 1.1.6 Operation with a cluster system

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