Getting Started — SQL Server XRAY

First scan: connect → pick a Baseline / Best Practices profile → run against a non-prod instance → open Findings sorted by Critical → fix the top items → re-scan to confirm green.

Getting Started

1. Download the package from dblense.com/download.html (sign in required).
2. Extract DBLenseSQLServerXRAY-*-Setup.zip and run DBLenseSQLServerXRAY.exe.
3. On first launch, a 14-day full-feature trial starts automatically. Enter a license key anytime from Settings → License.
4. Create a connection profile with server name, authentication, and optional database.
5. Click Detect Platform, then run a Quick Health or Full Scan profile.
6. Review the dashboard, open Detailed Findings, and export or email a report.

Trial & Licensing

• 14-day trial includes all features — no credit card required.
• After the trial expires, activate a paid or Suite key to continue.
• Each individual key activates on one machine.
• Suite keys unlock QueryStore Analyzer, Script Runner, Log Reader, and SQL Server XRAY.
• Manage activation from Settings → License, or buy/renew at Pricing and My Account.
• License cache lives under %LOCALAPPDATA%\DBLenseSQLServerXRAY\.

Connections & Authentication

Connection profiles store server details and credentials for reusable scans.

Passwords are encrypted with Windows DPAPI and stored only for the same Windows user on the same machine. Profile file: %LOCALAPPDATA%\DBLenseSQLServerXRAY\profiles.json.

XRAY detects the platform (on-premises, Azure SQL MI, Azure SQL Database) and suppresses checks that do not apply.