Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system that provides performance and reliability features to support business-critical applications. Datadog Database Monitoring (DBM) offers deep visibility into SQL Server instances, allowing users to monitor tempdb, index usage, and more, and gain insights into slow queries and costly explain plans. DBM can help identify latch contention and deadlocks, optimize stored procedures, and monitor tempdb usage, providing comprehensive visibility into SQL Server performance and enabling quick troubleshooting before issues affect users.