Where is SQL Profiler in my SQL Server 2008?

I downloaded SQL Server 2008 and can't seem to find SQL Profiler anywhere.

I believe I installed the SQL Server Enterprise Express/trial version?

I guess it was Express and not Enterprise after all right?

Solution 1:

SQL Server Express does not come with profiler, but you can use SQL Server 2005/2008 Express Profiler instead.

Solution 2:

first get the profiler Exe from: http://expressprofiler.codeplex.com

then you can add it simply to the Management studio:

Tools -> External tools... ->

a- locate the exe file on your disk (If installed, it's typically C:\Program Files (x86)\ExpressProfiler\ExpressProfiler.exe)

b- give it a name e.g. Express Profiler

that's it :) you have your Profiler with your sql express edition

Solution 3:

Another very basic free profiler: http://expressprofiler.codeplex.com