SQL Sentry Getting Started Guide
To learn about monitoring with SQL Sentry, SolarWinds recommends that you complete the following tasks.
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Install SQL Sentry and create the SQL Sentry database.
Use the SQL Sentry Installation and Upgrade Guide to review system requirements, planning checklists, and installation or upgrade instructions. |
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Review the SQL Sentry Getting Started Overview. Learn the basics about SQL Sentry architecture, SQL Sentry account requirements, system requirements, installation requirements, and the web-based SQL Sentry Portal in the Getting Started Overview. |
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Complete SQL Sentry On-boarding. Continue through the SQL Sentry Onboarding Wizard. Add your SQL Sentry account, activate your license, configure SMTP settings, and launch the SQL Sentry Client. |
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Monitor additional targets. Add additional database instances to monitor with SQL Sentry. |
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Get started with Performance Analysis. Familiarize yourself with SQL Sentry Performance Analysis. Learn about the available tabs to optimize your monitored database instances. |
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Get started with the Event Calendar. The calendar view provides a visual way to understand what is happening on the target and when. Learn more about the Event Calendar. |
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Get started with SQL Sentry Portal. The SQL Sentry Portal provides a web-based version of the SQL Sentry thick Client. |
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Review Conditions, Actions, and Settings. SQL Sentry alerting uses a conditions and actions system. Learn more about Conditions and Actions in SQL Sentry. |
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Take advantage of additional resources.
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