What is Spotlight Cloud?

Spotlight Cloud is a cloud-based monitoring and performance tuning solution specifically for Microsoft SQL Server, offered by Quest Software. It leverages cloud computing resources to provide enhanced capabilities over traditional on-premise tools: it can store historical performance data for longer periods, perform complex analytics faster, and use machine learning to help identify and resolve issues more quickly. The platform provides an intuitive and customizable interface that gives database administrators (DBAs) deep visibility into SQL Server health, from high-level availability down to query-level performance bottlenecks, whether the servers are hosted on-premise or in public clouds like Azure.

Who it's for:

Spotlight Cloud is designed for SQL Server database administrators (DBAs), developers, and IT operations staff who are responsible for the performance, health, and tuning of critical SQL Server instances in hybrid or cloud environments.

Our verdict:

Spotlight Cloud is a powerful, modern evolution of Quest's renowned Spotlight tool. By moving to the cloud, it adds scalability, longer data retention, and smarter analytics. For organizations heavily invested in SQL Server, it provides a top-tier, cloud-native solution for ensuring optimal database performance and reliability.