If you simply need to monitor a number of SQL Server machines and instances, all on a local network domain, then installing Redgate Monitor requires minimal preparation, and the installation process will take a few minutes. 

For larger, enterprise-level installations, you will want to take more time in the planning and preparation stage, as described in Planning the Redgate Monitor infrastructure and installation.

How-to install videos

The following video also provides a five-minute overview of how to install Redgate Monitor and add your first servers:

Next step

Choosing components