Monitor SQL Server performance with Datadog

The article details the process of integrating Datadog with SQL Server to monitor system performance, offering insights into metrics, distributed request traces, and logs within a unified platform. It guides users through installing the Datadog Agent, specifically on Windows, and configuring it to track SQL Server instances, even those on remote Linux machines. The integration allows users to visualize SQL Server performance through customizable dashboards and provides query-level data through distributed tracing, enabling detailed analysis of application requests and performance. Additionally, the article highlights the capabilities of Datadog's log management features, which can correlate logs with metrics and traces for comprehensive monitoring and troubleshooting. By leveraging these tools, users can gain deeper insights into their SQL Server interactions and address any performance issues effectively.