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What is dbForge Event Profiler for SQL Server
dbForge Event Profiler for SQL Server is a Windows-based profiling tool for capturing and analyzing Microsoft SQL Server events such as batches, RPC calls, and performance-related traces. It targets SQL Server DBAs and developers who need to troubleshoot slow queries, investigate blocking/deadlocks, and audit activity during development or incident response. The product provides a GUI for configuring trace sessions, filtering captured events, and reviewing results, as an alternative to working directly with native SQL Server tracing interfaces.
GUI-driven event trace setup
It provides a dedicated interface to configure and run SQL Server event tracing without requiring users to script sessions from scratch. Users can apply filters (for example by database, application, login, duration, or text) to reduce noise before capture. This can speed up common troubleshooting workflows for teams that prefer a GUI over command-line or T-SQL driven tooling.
Focused on SQL Server diagnostics
The product is purpose-built for SQL Server event capture and analysis rather than being a general monitoring platform. This focus aligns with common DBA/developer tasks such as identifying expensive statements, tracking execution patterns, and correlating activity to specific sessions. It is typically used as an on-demand diagnostic tool rather than requiring always-on agents or a separate monitoring stack.
Works alongside dbForge ecosystem
It fits into the broader dbForge toolset used for SQL Server development and administration, which can simplify adoption for teams already using related dbForge products. A consistent UI and workflow across tools can reduce training overhead. This is useful in environments where developers and DBAs share a standardized SQL Server tooling suite.
SQL Server only scope
It is designed specifically for Microsoft SQL Server and does not address profiling for other relational database engines. Organizations with heterogeneous database estates typically need additional tools for non-SQL Server platforms. This limits its applicability as a single standard across mixed environments.
Not a full monitoring platform
It focuses on event tracing/profiling rather than providing comprehensive, always-on monitoring with long-term metric retention, alerting, and dashboards. Teams looking for continuous observability and historical trend analysis may need separate monitoring software. As a result, it is better suited to targeted investigations than ongoing capacity or SLO monitoring.
Windows desktop deployment model
As a desktop GUI tool, it typically requires installation and user access to a Windows environment. This can be less convenient for teams operating primarily in browser-based, centralized, or automated workflows. It may also be harder to standardize in locked-down environments where desktop installs are restricted.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (free download) | Fully functional standalone SQL Server event profiler. Captures and analyzes SQL Server events (predefined templates, advanced event filters, profile parameters, Server Profile document). Distributed free by Devart ("Get For Free" on the product download page). Note: the dbForge SQL Tools bundle (which also includes Event Profiler) is offered as a separate product with a 30-day trial on Devart's site. |
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