What are the key differences between SQL check and SQL diagnostic manager?
SQL check SQL diagnostic manager Real-time monitoring of key SQL Server performance metrics ~20 metrics >230 metrics Number of servers monitored 1 server Up to 300 servers No agent installation required X X Central management console X Mobile Management from Windows Mobile or Blackberry device X Multiple views of monitoring data X Comprehensive real-time alerting X Extensible monitoring by defining any WMI or SQL counter X Identification of and alerting on locking and blocking processes X Identification of worst-performing code (Stored Procedures, SQL statements, Queries, etc) for performance tuning X Central repository of historical data X Historical trend analysis X Comprehensive reporting X Support materials and documentation on Idera website X X 24/7 support via comprehensive support site, email, live chat and live phone assistance X Evaluation copies available N/A Yes, free for 14 days Price Free $2049 per monitored SQL Server instance