SQL Profiler

SQL Profiler is a tool provided by Microsoft that allows users to monitor and capture events that occur in SQL Server. It provides a graphical user interface to capture events such as SQL statements, stored procedures, and database transactions.

SQL Profiler can be used for a variety of purposes, such as troubleshooting performance issues, auditing database activity, and identifying security vulnerabilities. It allows users to select specific events to capture, filter out unwanted events, and save captured data for analysis.

SQL Profiler can be a powerful tool, but it can also have a performance impact on the system being monitored. It is important to use SQL Profiler judiciously and only when necessary.