SQL Check is a free diagnostic tool designed to assess the health, configuration, and performance-related settings of Microsoft SQL Server instances. It analyzes server configurations and compares them against established best practice guidelines to identify potential risks and misconfigurations. The tool performs automated scans of SQL Server environments and generates structured reports that highlight issues related to security, performance, and capacity planning. It is intended to assist database administrators in identifying configuration weaknesses and improving overall server stability. SQL Check is installed as a desktop application and connects directly to SQL Server instances to perform assessments. The output provides categorized findings and recommendations, enabling administrators to prioritize corrective actions. It is commonly used for routine health checks, pre-deployment reviews, and general server optimization assessments.

Key Features

Automated SQL Server Assessment Scans SQL Server instances for configuration issues.

• Automated evaluation of server settings
• Detection of deviations from best practices
• Structured assessment process

Best Practice Comparison Validates configuration against recommended standards.

• Identifies security risks
• Highlights performance-related configuration gaps
• Detects non-optimized settings

Health Check Reporting Generates detailed reports of findings.

• Categorized issue listings
• Severity indicators
• Actionable recommendations

Performance & Configuration Analysis Reviews server-level and database-level settings.

• Memory and resource configuration checks
• Database configuration review
• System setting evaluation

Security Evaluation Identifies potential security concerns.

• Review of authentication settings
• Detection of risky configuration options
• Permission-related checks

Benefits

Improved SQL Server Stability Helps detect configuration weaknesses before they cause issues.

• Early identification of misconfigurations
• Reduced risk of downtime
• Improved operational reliability

Faster Troubleshooting Provides structured insight into system health.

• Clear issue categorization
• Focused remediation efforts
• Reduced manual diagnostic effort

Proactive Performance Optimization Highlights configuration gaps affecting performance.

• Resource allocation review
• Identification of tuning opportunities
• Support for capacity planning

Enhanced Security Awareness Improves visibility into potential vulnerabilities.

• Detection of insecure settings
• Structured review of access configurations
• Reduced exposure to preventable risks

Cost-Effective Assessment Available as a free administrative tool.

• No licensing cost
• Suitable for periodic health checks
• Supports smaller and enterprise environments