SentryOne Plan Explorer is a Windows application that offers users instruments for visualizing SQL query execution plans in a clear and understandable format. It provides actionable recommendations to improve indexing efficiency.

Performance analysis

With the help of this program you can gather comprehensive database telemetry to identify bottlenecks in specific areas. There is an option to simulate custom what-if scenarios, which is crucial when monitoring configuration changes.

Users are able to compare estimated and actual execution plans side by side. This functionality enables precise pinpointing of parameter sniffing and other common problems. Moreover, it is possible to detect differences across SQL Server versions and operational environments.

Use cases

Similar to MySQL Workbench, the utility is ideal for tuning poorly performing queries. Additionally, developers can write optimized SQL queries during the coding phase. There are instruments to compare database responsiveness before and after hardware upgrades. You may perform deep server diagnostics to resolve even the most challenging performance issues related to SQL querying.

Features

free to download and use;
contains tools to help you troubleshoot various SQL problems;
enables effortless comparison of different execution plans;
users can run emulated what-if scenarios to ensure optimal processing speed;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.