Where is SQL Profiler in my SQL Server 2008?

Question

I downloaded SQL Server 2008 and can't seem to find SQL Profiler anywhere.

I believe I installed the SQL Server Enterprise Express/trial version?

I guess it was Express and not Enterprise after all right?

Answer 1

SQL Server Express does not come with profiler, but you can use SQL Server 2005/2008 Express Profiler instead.

Answer 2

first get the profiler Exe from: http://expressprofiler.codeplex.com

then you can add it simply to the Management studio:

Tools -> External tools... ->

a- locate the exe file on your disk (If installed, it's typically C:\Program Files (x86)\ExpressProfiler\ExpressProfiler.exe)

b- give it a name e.g. Express Profiler

that's it :) you have your Profiler with your sql express edition

Answer 3

Another very basic free profiler: http://expressprofiler.codeplex.com

Answer 4

Management Studio->Tools->SQL Server Profiler.

If it is not installed see this link

Answer 5

Also ensure that "client tools" are selected in the install options. However if SQL Managment Studio 2008 exists then it is likely that you installed the express edition.