SQL Diagnostic Manager for SQL Server helps database administrators to find and fix SQL Server performance problems in physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Unlike its competition, it provides effective scalability, advanced SQL query analysis and optimization, prescriptive analysis with corrective SQL scripts, powerful automated alert responses, broad PowerShell integration, complete customization, and extensive support for current and legacy SQL Server and Windows.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager for SQL Server | 3.2% |
| Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials | 4.5% |
| Spotlight | 4.0% |
| Other | 88.3% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Database Development and Management | Mar 26, 2026 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Mar 26, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager for SQL Server vs Nutanix Database Service | Mar 26, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager for SQL Server vs Foglight for Databases | Mar 26, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager for SQL Server vs Oracle Enterprise Manager | Mar 26, 2026 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOM | 3.9 | N/A | 86% | 83 interviewsAdd to research |
| BMC TrueSight | 4.1 | N/A | 86% | 51 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 3 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 3 |
| Large Enterprise | 3 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 54 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 25 |
| Large Enterprise | 101 |
IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager for SQL Server was previously known as IDERA SQL DM, IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager .
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees | 3.5 | I use IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager for monitoring CPU, memory, and disk space, and troubleshooting. The historical data feature is valuable, but I'd like query optimization recommendations and AWS connectivity. Performance issues are resolved faster since implementation. |
| Managing Director at eGlobal Technology | 4.0 | I highly recommend IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager for database monitoring. Its CPU and memory features are good, though I wish it offered more granular per-task utilization. I've sold it for years, rating it eight out of ten. |
| Senior DBA Lead at a government with 10,001+ employees | 3.5 | This solution's proactive alerting and diagnostics are invaluable for managing our 14,000 databases, enabling server consolidation. However, its scalability is a significant drawback; a single monitoring server for 300+ servers causes data gaps. Tech support has also declined, leading to my 7/10 rating. |
| Senior Manager, Data Operations at a consumer goods company with 201-500 employees | 3.5 | Rated 7/10, I value its monitoring and historical Snapshots, enabling quick responses. However, it lacks performance diagnostics. I'm frustrated by extensive alert customization, encrypted data preventing custom dashboards, and its risky initial setup. |
| Senior DBA with 10,001+ employees | 4.0 | I find this product good for proactive performance monitoring, delivering value by preventing system issues. Stability and scalability are strong, but the initial setup was complex, and I'd prefer more intuitive tools and options. |
| Database Administrator at a tech services company with 11-50 employees | 5.0 | I rely on SQL DM for 24/7 monitoring and troubleshooting critical instances. Its customizable alerts simplify granular issue detection and improve team collaboration. I just wish it marked internal program changes for performance analysis. |
| Cloud Database Administrator at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees | 4.0 | I find this solution stable and easy to set up, with amazing customer service. While I appreciate the alert customization, I'd like more granularity. It's a worthy replacement for our old home-brew system. |
| IT - Server Administration with 501-1,000 employees | 4.0 | I find SQL DM invaluable for monitoring SQL health, performance, and alerts. It's easy to deploy, stable, scalable, and support is excellent. My only minor issue is sometimes needing to Google SQL counters due to less detailed built-in help for specific settings. |
