SQL Sentry 2026.2 release notes
Release date: June 2, 2026
Here's what's new in SQL Sentry 2026.2. You can find the applicable system requirements here.
To view release notes, system requirements, and product guide PDFs for supported versions of SQL Sentry, see SQL Sentry previous versions. To view release notes for multiple versions
New features and improvements in SQL Sentry
SQL Sentry Portal Running Queries
Review real-time running queries on the Top SQL tab in SQL Sentry Portal. Get live visibility into actively executing queries on SQL Server instances with over 27 metrics, blocked session detection, execution plan analysis, and historical performance tracking. See Portal Top SQL.
vCenter Server 8 support
SQL Sentry 2026.2 supports vCenter Server 8.
Plan Explorer SSMS 22 support
Plan Explorer 2026.2 supports SSMS 22. See the Plan Explorer Installation Overview for installation instructions.
AG Replica data loss collection in SQL Sentry Portal
SQL Sentry Portal 2026.2 gives you visibility into SQL Server Availability Group replica data loss at the database, instance, and Availability Group levels. Add custom charts with the new metrics AG Replica data loss metrics.
See Custom Charts for information about setting up a custom dashboard.
General improvements
- Hide AI Query Assist at the Global, group, target, or site levels with the Top SQL Source settings. Click the Settings pane at the desired level, and go to Top SQL Source. Set AI Query Assist Enabled to false to hide AI Query assist.
- Give feedback on AI Query Assist recommendations. Rate optimized query recommendations with a thumbs up or thumbs down, and provide any additional feedback in the optional comments section.
Fixed customer issues
| Case number | Description |
|---|---|
| Portal-1227 | Administrators in SQL Sentry Portal can add themselves, users, and groups to roles in newly created sites. |
| SQLS-682 | Active running queries will display for Managed Instance targets in the Business Critical tier. |
| SQLS-654 | Top SQL PerformanceAnalysisTraceDataSqlWaits ID column no longer maxes out. |
| Portal-1166 | The Edit Permissions window in SQL Sentry Portal maintains its state when collapsed and expanded. |
| SQLS-634 | The Health Score calculation does not include unwatched targets as expected. |
| Portal-1113 | SQL Sentry Portal displays the date and time Top SQL waits are charted. |
| SQLS-519 | You can register SQL Server on Linux targets with non-default ports as expected. |
Installation or upgrade
Known issues
SQL Sentry EPI Installer 2026.2
The SQL Sentry EPI Installer will be unavailable for 2026.2. The EPI upgrade package for 2026.2 will still be available.
Resolution or workaround: An updated EPI Installer will be provided in a future release.
End of life
| Version | EoL announcement | EoE effective date | EoL effective date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023.4 | November 18, 2025: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on SQL Sentry version 2023.4 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of SQL Sentry. | February 18, 2026: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for SQL Sentry version 2023.4 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | February 18, 2027: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for SQL Sentry version 2023.4. |
See the End of Life Policy for information about SolarWinds product life cycle phases. To see EoL dates for earlier SQL Sentry versions, see SQL Sentry release history.
End of support
This version of SQL Sentry no longer supports the following platforms and features.
Alert URLS
Alert URLS that redirect to the SQL Sentry Client will be removed in version 2026.2.
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