Using Activity Monitor in SQL Server Management Studio Activity Monitor is mainly for monitoring SQL Server with respect to databases and their queries and other measures to help understand what is impacting SQL Server at the current time This can help you troubleshoot issues as well as see how SQL Server is using server resources
The Best SQL Server Monitoring Tools - ITPRC In this article, we’re going to look at the top SQL Server monitoring tools for organizations using SQL servers ManageEngine Applications Manager (EDITOR’S CHOICE) Specialized monitor for SQL Server, other DBMSs, system applications, and servers Installs on Windows Server and Linux