Getting Started — QueryStore Analyzer
First run checklist: Download from dblense.com/download → launch the .exe → connect with Windows/SQL/Entra → confirm at least one database with Query Store appears → open Overview and set Metric/Size units.
Getting Started
Launch & Connect
Double-click DBLenseQueryAnalyzer.exe → no installation required. A connection dialog appears with four authentication options:
| Authentication Mode | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Windows Authentication | On-premises servers where your domain account has access |
| SQL Server Authentication | When using SQL login/password |
| Azure Entra ID → Password | Azure SQL databases with Entra credentials |
| Azure Entra ID → MFA | Azure SQL with multi-factor authentication |
Enter your server name (e.g., localhost, myserver.database.windows.net), choose your auth method, and click Connect. DBLense automatically discovers all databases that have Query Store enabled → no manual configuration needed.
You can manage multiple saved connections in the Recent Connections panel on the left sidebar. Connected instances show a green dot; disconnected ones show grey. Click Manage to rename or remove connections.
License & Trial
On first launch, you can start a 14-day free trial with full access. After the trial, click the license badge in the header to enter your license key. The badge shows your current status at a glance:
- Amber badge = Trial mode (with days remaining)
- Green badge = Licensed (Standard or Enterprise)