Documentation

Complete guides, tutorials, and reference documentation for DBLense tools.

QueryStore Analyzer

Analyze query execution patterns, detect anomalies, discover missing indexes, and get AI-powered tuning recommendations.

  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Interface & Features
  • Common Workflows
  • Tips & FAQ

Script Runner

Execute SQL scripts across multiple servers and databases in one click with templates, validation, and flexible execution modes.

  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Interface & Features
  • Common Workflows
  • Tips & FAQ

Log Reader

Analyze SQL Server transaction logs, generate undo/redo recovery scripts, and audit every data change with a visual timeline.

  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Interface & Features
  • Common Workflows
  • Tips & FAQ

Compare

Compare schema and data between two SQL Server databases, review side-by-side definitions, and generate sync scripts.

  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Interface & Features
  • Common Workflows
  • Tips & FAQ

SQL Server XRAY

Assess SQL Server health, configuration, and best practices with 200+ checks and actionable remediation guidance.

  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Interface & Features
  • Common Workflows
  • Tips & FAQ

Trace Replay

Capture Extended Events, compare traces, and replay workloads with multi-threaded simulation and performance reports.

  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Interface & Features
  • Common Workflows
  • Tips & FAQ

Query Benchmark

Run controlled SQL benchmarks across servers or query versions with plan comparison and shareable reports.

  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Interface & Features
  • Common Workflows
  • Tips & FAQ

Security Manager

Manage SQL Server logins, users, roles, permissions, access templates, compliance, and security drift from one control plane.

  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Interface & Features
  • Common Workflows
  • Tips & FAQ

Activity Monitor

Full user guide: live DMVs, Agent collectors, Performance sources, tabs, alerts, and how to control intervals and retention.

  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Interface & Features
  • Common Workflows
  • Tips & FAQ

SQL Monitor

Portable instance triage plus Enterprise multi-instance monitoring with collectors, alert rules, and notification channels.

  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Interface & Features
  • Common Workflows
  • Tips & FAQ

SQL Server Auditor

Install, configure, and operate SQL audit collection: events, alerts, compliance reports, SIEM hooks, and service management.

  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Interface & Features
  • Common Workflows
  • Tips & FAQ

Data Studio

Parallel backup/restore, streaming migrate, and cross-platform export/import with progress tracking and column mapping.

  • Overview
  • Getting Started
  • Interface & Features
  • Common Workflows
  • Tips & FAQ

System Requirements (All Tools)

Client

  • Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2016+
  • .NET 8.0 Runtime (or use self-contained package)
  • Zero installation — single portable .exe

Server

  • SQL Server 2016+ (on-premises)
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • Query Store enabled (for QueryStore Analyzer)