How to monitor Microsoft SQL Server with Prometheus

Monitoring Microsoft SQL Server with Prometheus can be efficiently achieved using the sql_exporter, which exposes necessary metrics for Prometheus to collect. Leveraging Golden Signals, a reduced set of crucial metrics, helps in detecting potential issues affecting application behavior. Important metrics include checking if the database is operational, identifying deadlocks, and monitoring disk space usage. Custom metrics tailored to specific business needs can also be created, such as tracking total invoiced amounts for e-commerce sites. These metrics can be visualized using dashboards available from PromCat, compatible with Grafana and Sysdig Monitor, offering a comprehensive overview for troubleshooting and optimizing SQL Server instances. Users are encouraged to explore this integration through a free trial of Sysdig Monitor.