SQL Planner
Complete Windows & SQL Server
Management & Monitoring
The all-in-one unified visibility platform to resolve issues faster and save millions in IT Monitoring/ DBA costs.
99% Lower TCO
Unmatched enterprise value vs Datadog & Site24x7
Free Enterprise Edition
Monitor unlimited Windows & 10 of SQL instances
100+ Analytical Reports
Deep diagnostic insights for instant root-cause analysis
Universal Accessibility
Browser-based, mobile-friendly central management 24/7
Executive Summary
What Your Team Gets Day 1
The Challenges Today
- Blind spots across Windows & SQL setups
- Slow root-cause resolution for performance
- Missed backups and unknown recoverability
- Costly and overly complex generic tools
- Multi-network database sprawl & complexity
SQL Planner Delivers
- Unified Visibility: Combined Windows + SQL metrics
- Deep Diagnostics: Real-time UI with 100+ reports
- Proactive Alerts: 100s of alert categories
- Automated Reliability: Multiple types and easy DB Backup
- Agentless Automation: Perfect for SQL Express / Dev limits
Cut MTTR 50–80%
Faster root-cause resolution
2–10x Speed Boost
Through advanced query mining
Up to 99% Savings
Lower TCO vs generic alternatives
Use Cases
Who Uses SQL Planner (and Why)
IT Directors
- Consolidate tools into a single, unified platform
- Drastically reduce TCO vs legacy monitoring
- Ensure confidence in uptime and rapid recovery
Database Admins
- Advanced query mining and execution tracking
- Instant waits & deadlock analysis
- Monitor Always On, SQL Agent jobs, and audits
System Admins
- Track CPU, Memory & Disk IO in real-time
- Monitor IIS, Services, and Network health
- Centralized multi-server Event Log management
Service Providers
- Manage multi-server, multi-network environments
- Unified monitoring via a single web pane
- Automated DBA Handover notes for shift transitions
SQL Developers
- Identify expensive queries in pre-prod
- Spot missing indexes and implicit conversions
- Optimize performance early in the dev cycle
Regulated Orgs
- Comprehensive security audits and tracking
- Monitor malicious logins and admin actions
- Generate compliance-ready reporting effortlessly
Core Features
Core Capabilities at a Glance
SQL Performance Monitor
Real-time tracking of critical metrics, resource usage, and query execution execution times.
Health Analysis
Deep-dive diagnostics powered by 100+ insightful reports to ensure system stability.
Security Auditing
Comprehensive tracking of SQL DB DDL changes, malicious login attempts, and admin operations.
SQL Database Backup
Reliable automated backups , Individual object level backup in script format.
Windows Monitoring
Unified visibility into CPU, Memory, IIS, Network IO, Storage, and active Services.
Event Log Monitoring
Centralized multi-server event log tracking, featuring AI-enabled insights via Edge.
DBA Handover Notes
Streamline communication with central tracking and automated forwarding for team shifts.
Browser Access
Manage your infrastructure seamlessly from any tablet, PC, or mobile device, 24/7.
Deep Dive
100+ Analytical Reports
Query Mining
- Implicit conversions, index scans & missing indexes
- Expensive query tracking by CPU, IO, User, or App
Waits & Deadlocks
- Identify victim vs root cause sessions
- Granular object-level locking & historical tracking
Storage & IO Analysis
- Overall disk utilization & database growth trends
- Read/write latency by database & logical file usage
Always On Monitoring
- Live Availability Group dashboard & replica sync status
- Historical failure analysis & automatic sync alerts
SQL Agent Job Analysis
- Analysis by duration or historical background checks
- Instant alerts on failures & success/failure ratios
Azure SQL & PaaS
- Complete monitoring for Azure SQL DB environments
- Seamless insights for RDS and PaaS database setups
Event & Error Logs
- Critical, error, and warning occurrence detection
- Pattern matching for identifying critical system errors
Security Auditing
- Track DDL changes and malicious login attempts
- Monitor and log administrative operational commands
Alert Coverage
30+ Production-Critical Conditions
Infrastructure
- High CPU: > N% for N min
- High Memory: > N% for N hr
- Low Disk: Storage < N% free
- Server Down: Instance unreachable
- IIS Site Down: IIS Site unreachable
- Services Down: Win Service down
Backup & Jobs
- Missing Backups: Full, Diff, or Log backup missing for N days/hrs
- Agent Failures: SQL Agent job fails
- Planner Backup: Built-in job status
SQL Engine
- Deadlocks: Whenever deadlock occurs
- Blocking: Thread blocked > N sec
- Slow IO: Database IO > 15 sec
- DB State: Suspend, Offline, Emergency, or Recovery Pending
- Restart: SQL Server reboot detected
Always On
- Failover: AG failover event occurred
- Log Chain: Missing log block in sync
- Latency: Secondary node lag delay
- Status Change: SUSPEND_FROM_USER, SUSPEND_FROM_RESTART, etc.
Log Scanning
Continuous pattern matching across SQL Server logs with instant email triggers for critical conditions:
- General Errors: Strings matching "Error", "dead", "fail", "invalid"
- System Terminations: Matches on "Terminate" or "Fatal Error"
- Failovers: Messages matching "Resolving"
- Corruptions: Database consistency reports corruption issues
- Resources: Memory pressure related messages detected
- System Level: OS related error messages
- Severity: "Severe Error" notifications
* All thresholds are fully configurable based on N% usage or N timeframe (minutes/hours).
Value & ROI Highlights
Results and Value: Why Teams Buy SQL Planner
Up to 99%
Cost Savings
Lower TCO vs generic tools. The completely Free edition supports unlimited Windows servers & 100 of SQL instances natively.
Automated
Time Savings
Automated health checks, instant alerts, backups, and index maintenance drastically reduce manual investigation toil for DBA teams.
2x - 10x
Performance Boost
Pinpoint bottlenecks instantly and optimize query throughput utilizing advanced wait analysis and deep-dive query mining.
Proactive
Reliability & Uptime
Early-warning alerts prevent critical outages, while the unique auto-restore functionality reliably guarantees backup recoverability.
Built-In
Compliance & Security
Ensure protection with a dual-layered security framework and comprehensive audit trails tracking DDL and admin operational actions.
Agentless
Seamless Accessibility
Browser-based architecture allows 24/7 management from any device. Agentless task automation works perfectly with SQL Express.
Problems Solved
Specific Pain Points Addressed
High Admin Cost
Manual investigations
Automated Insights
100+ reports & automation
Manual Monitoring
Delayed issue detection
Real-Time Visibility
Dashboards & instant alerts
Hidden Root Causes
Unclear performance blocks
Precision Diagnostics
Waits, deadlocks & query mining
Multi-Server Sprawl
Fragmented toolsets
Unified Management
Windows + SQL in one pane
Network Silos
Complex multi-net access
Seamless Connectivity
Unified cross-network feature
Compliance Gaps
Missing security tracking
Audit Readiness
Comprehensive audit trails
Competitive Comparison
Why SQL Planner vs Datadog vs Site24x7
Top Choice
SQL Planner
Datadog
Site24x7
SQL Specialization
Deep analytics (Query mining, Wait analysis, AG insights)
Generic APM & Infrastructure focus
General Web & Infrastructure monitor
Cost Model
Free edition available; Paid support is ~60% lower
Per-host + DB add-ons (Scales rapidly in enterprise)
Per-monitor packages (Variable unpredictable cost)
Setup & Overhead
Browser-based, Agentless task automation (SQL Express ok)
Heavy agent installation required per host machine
Multiple agents & plugins installation required
Backup Strategy
Built-in automated backup types & Supported at object Level
Basic checks / Relies on external 3rd party tools
Basic manual verification required by DBAs
Alert Rules
SQL-native parameters (Blocking, AG status, Log patterns)
Standard resource thresholds & generic log rules
Basic threshold-based alerts (CPU, Memory, Disk)
Primary Focus
Dedicated SQL Server & Windows Tool for true DBAs
All-in-one Enterprise Cloud APM
SMB / Mid-market IT Monitoring
* Note: Competitor pricing and features are indicative and vary by specific plan or usage. Always verify exact quotes with vendors directly.
Cost Comparison
Illustrative TCO View: ~99% Savings
SQL Planner Advantage
- Free Enterprise Edition for monitoring unlimited Windows servers.
- Support/AMC is priced ~60% lower than industry alternatives.
- No hidden fees for custom metrics or logs.
Generic Tool Sprawl
- Per-host / Per-monitor pricing scales rapidly as your environment grows.
- Expensive add-ons required for Database Monitoring features.
- Additional "taxes" for log ingestion and custom metrics.
* Disclaimer: This is an illustrative Annual TCO comparison based on generic mid-market infrastructure (e.g., 50 SQL instances & 50 Windows servers) including database add-ons and standard support. Competitor pricing models vary heavily based on precise log volume, specific metrics tracked, and exact features deployed. Always confirm actual quotes with vendors.
Trusted By Professionals
Efficient & Reliable
"Clients consistently highlight how SQL Planner simplifies complex database tasks and provides reliable health analytics for Express and Enterprise editions."
Database Administrator
Information Technology
Huge Time Saver
"Users report significant improvements in workflow, noting that the Automated Alerts and Backup Validation features save hours of manual checking every week."
SQL Developer
Financial Services
Best Value in Market
"Reviews frequently mention the 60%+ lower cost compared to competitors without sacrificing the deep performance metrics needed for high-load servers."
Chief Technology Officer
Enterprise Solutions
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Next Steps
Get Started: Try SQL Planner Today
1
Install on Windows
Install directly on a local machine running Microsoft Windows. No complex server-side infrastructure is required to get started.
2
Provide SQL Credentials
Connect securely with your SQL Server credentials. Ensure you have Sysadmin privileges for full data collection.
3
Access Web Dashboard
Browse to http://localhost/SQLPlanner via Chrome or Edge. Instantly view dashboards or easily enable secure network access for your team.
4
Configure Alerts & Backups
Set up instant email alerts for 20+ critical conditions and configure automated backups mapped with automatic restore validation checks.
5
Review Advanced Analytics
Dive into 100+ diagnostic reports, query mining, and wait analysis to immediately pinpoint bottlenecks and boost SQL performance.
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