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Status Under review
Workspace Instana
Categories Extend Capabilities
Created by Guest
Created on Jun 6, 2026

Mapping dependency/topology between application services and MS SQL DBs when DBs are monitored remotely

We want to map dependencies/topology between application services and Microsoft SQL Server databases where SQL is configured using remote monitoring method (not local agent on DB host). Currently, the application-to-database correlation is not visible/complete, and we need guidance on how Instana can correlate application services with MS SQL DBs under remote monitoring.

Full details are in the Case and is already being worked on.

NOTE : this idea of for tracking purpose - contact Senthil Chandramohan who will either assign themselves or another Product Manager.   Jacob Yackenovich and Danilo Florissi are also aware of this request.

Idea priority Low