What's new with SQL diagnostic manager

New in Version 6.1 SP2

• SQL Server 2008 R2 and Windows 2008 R2 support

New in Version 6.1 SP1

• Enhancements and bug fixes

New in Version 6.1

• NEW Cluster Monitoring – Quickly respond to cluster failovers with our new cluster monitoring alerts. Be notified when the active node of a clustered server changes or the SQL Server active node is not the preferred configuration. Eliminate the need for an additional cluster monitoring solution for SQL Server.
   
• NEW Deadlock Monitoring (SQL 2005/2008 only) – Receive notification about deadlocks, no matter when they occur. SQL diagnostic manager will then show you the deadlock details which can be exported to a deadlock XML (.xdl) file.
   
• Enhanced Replication Monitoring – Track performance in your replication environment with our revised and enhanced monitoring method and new management view. View the overall replication environment topology and key replication performance metrics.

New in Version 6.0

• Automated Problem Resolution and Alert Integration – Automatically take corrective action in response to receiving an alert saving time and improving productivity. A few examples include:
  • Perform backup to truncate logs in response to an alert the log file is full
  • Turn on Query Monitor in response to high SQL Server CPU usage
  • Launch a particular program to synchronize alerts with a help desk or other monitoring application
     
• Reports 2.0 – New reporting interface, as well as enterprise and server summary reports, forecasting reports, interactive drill-down, automatic integration with SQL Server Reporting Services, and Email Scheduling.
   
• Monitor Database Mirroring Environment – Monitor mirrored databases and notify users of changes in role or performance issues affecting their mirroring environment.
   
• PowerShell Snapin – Quickly and easily script many of the SQL diagnostic manager management tasks using the new PowerShell Snapin.