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How do you read extended event data?
In the Object Explorer pane, you can expand the nodes and then right-click: Management > Extended Events > Sessions > [your-session] > [your-target-node] > View Target Data.
When was extended events introduced?
2008
SQL Server Extended Events were introduced with SQL Server 2008 as a light weight way to create customized monitoring of SQL Server. Many people view SQL Server Extended Events as a replacement for Profiler/Server Side Trace. Extended Events are a lot more than that.
What is event profiler?
dbForge Event Profiler for SQL Server is a FREE tool that allows you to capture and analyze SQL Server events. The events and data columns are stored in a physical trace file for later examination. You can use this information to identify and troubleshoot many SQL Server-related problems.
What can I use extended events data for?
Extended Events supports using event data outside a process. This data is typically used by: Tracing tools, such as SQL Trace and System Monitor. Logging tools, such as the Windows event log or the SQL Server error log.
How to query extended events target XML in SQL Server?
With SQL Server 2012 came the GUI – a new session wizard, a new session dialog box, the (not-recommended) ability to view live data, and the ability to see the information you collected. But that didn’t solve the root problem for me – all the good data, all the results I wanted to view, aggregate, and slice and dice, were still in XML.
When do extended events start in SQL Server?
Event sessions installed with SQL Server. SQL Server comes with a few extended events already created. All are configured to start whenever the SQL system is started. These event sessions gather data that might be helpful in case of a system error.
How are extended events separated from event consumers?
Events are separated from event consumers, which are called targets in Extended Events. This means that any target can receive any event. In addition, any event that is raised can be automatically consumed by the target, which can log or provide additional event context. For more information, see SQL Server Extended Events Targets.