Get metrics from sqlserver service in real time to:

• Visualize and monitor sqlserver states
• Be notified about sqlserver failovers and events.

Install the dd-check-sqlserver package manually or with your favorite configuration manager

Edit the sqlserver.yaml file to point to your server and port, set the masters to monitor

When you run datadog-agent info you should see something like the following:

Checks
======

    sqlserver
    -----------
      - instance #0 [OK]
      - Collected 39 metrics, 0 events & 7 service checks

The sqlserver check is compatible with all major platforms