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Spotlight on SQL Server Enterprise is designed to deliver simplicity without compromise, unmatched monitoring, diagnosis and SQL Server optimization.

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Spotlight on SQL Server Enterprise is designed to deliver simplicity without compromise, unmatched monitoring, diagnosis and SQL Server optimization.


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Year Founded
1987
HQ Location
Aliso Viejo, CA
Twitter
@Quest
17,646 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
3,610 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NYSE: DGX
Description

At Quest, we create software solutions that simplify IT management and help customers achieve IT resilience. Our solutions maximize the value of our customers’ data performance, streamline migration and modernization processes, enhance Active Directory and Office 365 management capabilities and strengthen cybersecurity. Since 1987, we have partnered with more than 130,000 organizations, including 95 percent of the Fortune 500, to help them become data empowered, protect their identities and directories, and reduce their potential attack surface. Quest provides a broad range of service offerings to support our solutions and meet the ever-changing customer needs in an evolving enterprise IT landscape. Quest is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, and has more than 3,500 team members located in 39 countries.

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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Spotlight Review"
Quest Spotlight, a performance monitoring and diagnostics tool, has several features that users tend to appreciate: Real-time Monitoring: It pro...
Mehmet  E.
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Mehmet E.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Spotlight.com: Illuminating the Path to Success in the Entertainment Industry"
One of the standout features of Spotlight is its unparalleled ability to connect users with the entertainment industry. From actors and actresses t...
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Jae M.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Best Quick Monitor Tool for Oracle Database"
I have the Spotlight Dashboard Running on a separate monitor screen that allows me to do all my other Database Administration tasks and still allow...
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Mehmet  E.
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What do you like best about Spotlight?

One of the standout features of Spotlight is its unparalleled ability to connect users with the entertainment industry. From actors and actresses to casting directors, agents, and producers, Spotlight serves as a hub where talent and opportunity intersect. With its comprehensive database, users can create detailed profiles showcasing their skills, experience, and portfolio, allowing them to showcase their unique talents to potential employers and collaborators. The platform's user-friendly interface and intuitive search functionality make it effortless to navigate through countless casting calls, auditions, and industry contacts. Spotlight.com empowers users by providing them with the tools and resources they need to take their careers to the next level, making it an invaluable asset for anyone looking to make their mark in the world of entertainment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spotlight?

While Spotlight offers a wealth of opportunities and resources for users in the entertainment industry, there are a few areas that some users may find less satisfying. One common complaint is the subscription fee required to access certain features and benefits. While it is understandable that a platform of this nature needs to generate revenue, some users may feel that the cost outweighs the value provided, particularly for those who are just starting out or have limited financial resources. Additionally, some users have reported difficulties in navigating the site's interface, finding it somewhat clunky or confusing at times. This can make it challenging to efficiently search for specific casting calls or effectively manage their profiles. While Spotlight offers a valuable service overall, addressing these concerns would enhance the user experience and further solidify its reputation as a top platform in the industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spotlight solving and how is that benefiting you?

I work as an IT consultancy, and one of my clients is an aspiring actor or actress seeking opportunities in the entertainment industry. They wish me to solve their problems. I searched my colleagues who may know sectors. My colleagues mentioned Spotlight. I offered my client Spotlight. I help them with the process of initial installations.

They tried the spotlight and get happy.

They easily streamlined the casting process for their professionals as well. They saved their time, expand their reach, and increase their chances of securing meaningful opportunities in the entertainment industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Spotlight?

Quest Spotlight, a performance monitoring and diagnostics tool, has several features that users tend to appreciate:

Real-time Monitoring: It provides real-time insights into the performance of your IT systems and applications. This helps identify issues as they occur, allowing for timely responses and minimizing downtime.

Comprehensive Visibility: Spotlight offers a holistic view of your environment, including databases, servers, virtualization, and more. This comprehensive perspective allows for a better understanding of how different components interact and affect overall performance.

Performance Diagnostics: The tool helps pinpoint the root causes of performance issues. This allows IT teams to address specific problems and optimize system performance more effectively.

Customizable Alerts: we can set up customizable alerts based on specific performance thresholds. This ensures that you're notified when performance metrics deviate from the desired range, enabling proactive problem-solving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spotlight?

I do not feel many limitations as such but ,

The monitoring and data collection processes used by Spotlight can consume system resources, potentially impacting the performance of the systems being monitored.

Spotlight's extensive capabilities might require a learning curve for new users. Setting up and customizing alerts, dashboards, and reports may require some expertise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spotlight solving and how is that benefiting you?

Spotlight is benifitting me in the following aspects

2.With Spotlight we are able to identify performance bottlenecks in databases, servers, and applications. By pinpointing the root causes of slowdowns, we can take corrective actions to optimize performance and reduce response times.

2.The tool monitors resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk, etc.) and helping us identify overutilized or underutilized resources. This information enables efficient allocation and utilization of resources, maximizing system efficiency.

Database Issues: Spotlight is able to diagnose database-related problems such as slow queries, deadlocks, and contention issues. This ensures that databases perform optimally, enhancing the user experience of applications relying on them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Spotlight?

I have the Spotlight Dashboard Running on a separate monitor screen that allows me to do all my other Database Administration tasks and still allows me to see how the Database is running and if there are any issues going on. The Green, Yellow and Red/Flashing Red coloring allows me to not have to focus on the monitoring, but only when the Yellow and Red Appear. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spotlight?

The initial setup of Spotlight for Oracle on our AWS Cloud was a bit tricky, but once I could get past the setup issues, the Software has been working flawlessly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spotlight solving and how is that benefiting you?

Spotlight on Oracle allows me to not have to run DBA Scripts or use Oracle's cumbersome Enterprise Manager to monitor my Oracle Databases. The interface is THE BEST Monitor Tool on the Market. I have heard that the Quest Foglight is going to replace Spotlight...I hope I heard WRONG!!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Karan D.
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Program Manager (Cyber Strategy and Governance)
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What do you like best about Spotlight?

Quest Spotlight works best in helping and enabling us with :

1. DB monitoring, diagnosis and optimization of SQL Server environments

2.Enables us to access the details to optimize SQL Server databases

3.Provides overviews of health and performance, automated alerts and actions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spotlight?

The product offering is good though little bit higher on pricing side which can be improved. Additionally dashboard customization can be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Spotlight:

Efficient and time saving tools for DB Monitoring and Management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spotlight solving and how is that benefiting you?

1. DB Monitoring and Management for critcal SQL Server in production enviroment and reduced the time spents by DBA on manual checks/verification of databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vanessa T.
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Windows Server Administrator Consultant
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What do you like best about Spotlight?

Is easy to manage and configure, the best quality is how the look and fell of the software let's people to easily know what is happening with your monitoring Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spotlight?

I dislike that you can't customize the graph as better suits you. And the colors are always the same. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spotlight solving and how is that benefiting you?

Using spotlight for my clients has met the know whether they have a bad configuration with their database infraestructura and. Network. Or if they have a query that is taking to long to respond. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Sports
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What do you like best about Spotlight?

I like graphics & comfortable functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spotlight?

Can't run it on Linux and do not have the possibility to cheap it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spotlight solving and how is that benefiting you?

Performance tuning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Civil Engineering
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What do you like best about Spotlight?

It's Very useful and it's really easy of use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spotlight?

At the moment I can't tell I dislike any criteria Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spotlight solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's a very complex component that helps the SWL servers and I find that very convenient Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Automotive
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What do you like best about Spotlight?

Monitoring of all the servers at once is good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spotlight?

Nothing much but the sometimes it takes much time to show the errors Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Spotlight:

It's a very good monitoring tool for DBA&Developers and ease of access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spotlight solving and how is that benefiting you?

Everything related to servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
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What do you like best about Spotlight?

Ease of use and setup of the system. Support from vendor for questions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spotlight?

Would have liked to have been able to configure executive type dashboard for monitoring Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spotlight solving and how is that benefiting you?

Trying to be less reactive and ore pro-active in our support for our systems and applications Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sedrick S.
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What do you like best about Spotlight?

It reduced the amount of time i spent manually checking my existing databases/servers. It also freed my schedule for other tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spotlight?

There is little toom for customization but at least they try to meet your needs with their current features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spotlight solving and how is that benefiting you?

Time management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.