We previously used SQL manager.

The solution should add little details on the server so that an independent team could easily do the implementation.

We exclusively work with SolarWinds for database monitoring.

Before using SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer, I used Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for many years. I switched to SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer because other tools could not provide us with visibility of the wait chain. SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer provided us with the complete wait chain of a problem.

In addition to SolarWinds DPA, I've also dealt with Quest Spotlight and Redgate in the past. Among these three, SolarWinds DPA is my least favorite.

We migrated from Foglight, we were already vested in SolarWinds products, we really switched because it removed complexity and still gave great analysis.

I have knowledge of other solutions, but I did not use another one prior to this.