Running SQL Monitor from the cloud

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  Could you just clarify what you mean please? Do you mean as an application as a service, for example? Or that you want to monitor a single server, but not install it on that server?

  Russell D October 14, 2020 15:36

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  I want to monitor the databases on the server but want the alerts to go to multiple people.  I understand usually a client is running on the server but does the application that does the alerts and shows the status?  In case the server itself goes down, how would I be notified if everything is running on that server?  
  

  cmgreenjr_59 October 14, 2020 16:38

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  Under normal circumstances you would install sql monitor on a standalone machine (this machine can run in the cloud but it would have to be a VM), and then you add the server you want to monitor to it. Installing a monitoring service on the same machine you want to monitor isn't a great idea, because as you've mentioned if that server goes down you're in trouble.
  
  You can run SQL Monitor in HA if that allays any fears: https://documentation.red-gate.com/sm/installation-and-setup/installing-sql-monitor-with-high-availability, but ultimately you would do the above. A standalone install (can be virtually anywhere) monitoring the server you care about.

  Russell D October 15, 2020 07:24

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  Excellent, thank you.
  

  cmgreenjr_59 October 15, 2020 18:44

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  You're welcome, if you do have any other questions just get in touch!

  Russell D October 20, 2020 08:00

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