Idera, Inc. has announced the general availability of SQL Diagnostic Manager 13.0. This release introduces integration with Microsoft Entra ID authentication, enhancing the credential management experience and providing a more secure authentication method for Azure SQL and SQL Server 2022 environments.

The integration streamlines the Azure Discovery feature by eliminating manual credential entry for each database or instance. Users can reuse existing Azure Profiles, simplifying the monitoring setup for Azure SQL environments. Key advantages include the ability to exploit any pre-existing Azure Profiles for credential authentication, facilitating the addition of multiple Azure resources, and ensuring a secure connection to Azure SQL.

Additional features in SQL Diagnostic Manager 13.0 encompass scale-out browser compatibility for enhanced performance, a configurable heat map overview for monitoring instance health, and integration with Service Now for alert tracking.

Max Hunsicker, General Manager at Idera, emphasized the benefits of this update, noting that it simplifies the administration of Azure credentials compared to traditional SQL Server authentication. He stated, “The integration of Microsoft Entra ID authentication not only enhances security but also simplifies the administration of credentials in Azure environments.”

SQL Diagnostic Manager provides database professionals with user-friendly tools for real-time monitoring, proactive assessment of server health, and customizable alerting to prevent potential issues. This tool aims to ensure SQL Server environments operate efficiently, thereby reducing downtime risks.