SQL Monitor is licensed per Windows server (either physical or virtual).

If running a Windows cluster, every node participating in the cluster requires a license. This includes passive nodes: these are automatically detected, and it is not possible to monitor only part of a cluster.

SQL Monitor licensing does not check the number of SQL Server Instances installed on an individual server.

Licensing for Azure SQL Databases

The licensing model for Azure SQL Databases requires one full licence allocation per five Azure SQL databases.

Licensing for Azure Managed Instances

Azure Managed Instances should be added as Azure SQL Databases in SQL Monitor.

They are charged at 1 license per managed instance.

Finding your serial number

When you purchase SQL Monitor, you'll receive an email containing the serial number(s) to activate your licenses.

To access your serial numbers at any time, log in to the Redgate website and follow the instructions.

Using the trial version of SQL Monitor

If you're using a trial version of SQL Monitor, the number of days before your trial expires is displayed in the top right corner of the page:

What happens when my trial period expires?

When your trial expires, SQL Monitor stops collecting data and all unlicensed machines will have their status changed to Unlicensed.

Under special circumstances, Redgate can extend your trial period. The trial license can only be extended once. If your extended trial has expired, contact sales@red-gate.com.

Examples

Example 1: You have 3 standalone Windows Servers, each with 15 SQL Server instances installed. You require 3 SQL Monitor licenses.

Example 2: You have 12 standalone Windows Servers, each with a single SQL Server instance installed. You require 12 SQL Monitor licenses.

Example 3: You have a 6 node Windows Cluster, with 5 SQL Server instances installed on each node. You require 6 SQL Monitor licences.

Example 4: You have 5 standalone Windows Servers, each with 5 SQL Server instances installed, and 12 Azure SQL Databases. You require 8 SQL Monitor licenses.

SQL Monitor licensing as part of a SQL Toolbelt

Whilst SQL Toolbelts are licensed per user, SQL Monitor (as part of the Toolbelt) is still licensed per server (physical or virtual).

Example: You have a 30 user SQL Toolbelt licence - this entitles you to 30 SQL Monitor licenses.