Do you find auditing your database to be a tedious task? Are you looking for a more efficient way to ensure compliance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance security? Look no further than ApexSQL Trigger, a powerful auditing tool designed specifically for SQL Server.

Manual auditing, going through your database “by hand,” can be time-consuming and inefficient. Thankfully, SQL Server provides programs like ApexSQL Trigger to simplify the auditing process. With ApexSQL Trigger, you can easily track changes made to your database, identify who made the changes, and understand the impact of those changes on other objects.

One of the standout features of ApexSQL Trigger is its customizability and ease of use. To get started, simply connect to the database you want to monitor. From there, you can select the specific table and even the field you want to audit. Choose the types of actions you’d like to track, such as insert, delete, or update. Repeat these steps for every database you want to monitor.

Once you’ve set up the auditing parameters, ApexSQL Trigger will create triggers that log each insert, delete, and update function. The tracking information is stored in the AUDIT_LOG_DATA and AUDIT_LOG_TRANSACTIONS tables, which can be easily accessed and viewed using ApexSQL Trigger reports.

Reading transaction logs can be overwhelming, especially on busy servers. However, ApexSQL Trigger simplifies the process by providing a user-friendly interface. You can view the logs in a grid format, apply filters to narrow down the results, and even export the data to various file formats for further analysis.

One of the advantages of using ApexSQL Trigger is that it doesn’t impact SQL Server performance since it doesn’t rely on triggers. Additionally, you can view historical data from your database that occurred before ApexSQL Trigger was installed.

ApexSQL Trigger can also replace more complex and error-prone tools like SQL Server Profiler and SQL Server Traces. With its fault-tolerant auditing, centralized reporting, and “who saw what” information, ApexSQL Trigger provides a comprehensive solution in an easy-to-use interface.

To get started with ApexSQL Audit, simply open the program and select the database you want to audit. Choose the tracking options that suit your needs, such as DML, DDL, queries executed, and more. Click “Start Auditing” to begin capturing every action in the central repository database (ApexSQLCrd).

With ApexSQL Trigger, you can easily set up audits, customize the type and time of tracking, and generate customized reports. Remote users can access the reports through the user interface, ensuring easy collaboration and secure access to auditing information.

Don’t let auditing your SQL Server database be a daunting task. Simplify the process with ApexSQL Trigger and gain valuable insights into your database’s activity, all while ensuring compliance, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing security.