Introducing SQL Server Deadlock Collection

Released on: November 2025

Atatus now introduces SQL Server Deadlock Collection, giving teams deeper visibility into database contention issues that affect application performance. With this feature, you can automatically capture and analyze deadlock events to understand which queries, resources, and transactions are involved.

This helps developers, DevOps engineers, and database administrators identify blocking patterns, optimize database performance, and maintain smooth, reliable operations.

Key Benefits of SQL Server Deadlock Monitoring in Atatus:

• Deadlock Detection: Automatically captures events where transactions block each other, highlighting victims, survivors, and the resources involved.
• Root Cause Analysis: Visualize deadlock graphs to pinpoint conflicting queries and understand transaction dependencies.
• Query & Index Optimization: Identify inefficient queries or missing indexes contributing to deadlocks and optimize them for better performance.
• Proactive Resolution: Use insights to adjust transaction order, isolation levels, or implement retry logic to prevent future conflicts.
• Improved Reliability: Reduce transaction failures, enhance database throughput, and maintain consistent application performance.