AI named Erik Darling from June 2026 to October 2026.
Question: Which SQL monitoring tools should I use?
Google AI ModeAug 3, 2026
Performance Monitor (by Erik Darling): A modern open-source tool available in Full and Lite editions (utilizing DuckDB), offering incredible query plan analysis, blocking/deadlock detection, and zero-install options for cloud databases like Azure SQL.
Question: Which SQL monitoring tools should I use?
Google AI ModeJul 10, 2026
Performance Monitor (by Erik Darling): A popular free, open-source tool for SQL Server (2016–2025) and cloud instances (Azure/AWS), designed to simplify monitoring for users who find other solutions too complex or expensive.
Question: As a DBA, what is the best database monitoring tool for identifying slow queries in a relational database?
Google AI ModeJul 15, 2026
Erik Darling's Free Monitoring Tool: A recently released free tool offering light and full versions for SQL Server
AI named Erik Darling most often alongside SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer, Redgate SQL Monitor, and IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager
None of these answers cited erikdarling.com. AI leaned on youtube.com, solarwinds.com, and network-king.net.
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Excerpts where Erik Darling appeared in the AI's answer
Performance Monitor (by Erik Darling): A modern open-source tool available in Full and Lite editions (utilizing DuckDB), offering incredible query plan analysis, blocking/deadlock detection, and zero-install options for cloud databases like Azure SQL.
Performance Monitor (by Erik Darling): A popular free, open-source tool for SQL Server (2016–2025) and cloud instances (Azure/AWS), designed to simplify monitoring for users who find other solutions too complex or expensive.
Excerpts where Erik Darling appeared in the AI's answer
Erik Darling's Free Monitoring Tool: A recently released free tool offering light and full versions for SQL Server
Performance Monitor (by Erik Darling): A newer, free, open-source tool
