Install Process Monitor - SQL-FineBuild/Common GitHub Wiki
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FineBuild can install and configure Process Monitor as part of the SQL Server install process.
Process Monitor was originally produced by Sysinternals, now part of Microsoft. It is an advanced tool that shows real-time file system, registry and thread activity. It is often vital in troubleshooting problems within executable code.
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Process Monitor home page | https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896645 |
| Process Monitor download | https://download.sysinternals.com/files/ProcessMonitor.zip |
| Process Monitor tutorial | https://www.howtogeek.com/school/sysinternals-pro/lesson4/ |
| Process Monitor video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH_JqB_XwWg |
FineBuild Process Monitor Install
Automated silent installation of Process Monitor is performed by Process Id 4TE and is controlled by the parameters below:
| SQL Version | Parameter | FULL Build | WORKSTATION Build | CLIENT Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQL2019 | /SetupProcMon: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2017 | /SetupProcMon: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2016 | /SetupProcMon: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2014 | /SetupProcMon: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2012 | /SetupProcMon: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2008R2 | /SetupProcMon: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2008 | /SetupProcMon: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL2005 | /SetupProcMon: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
In order to maintain compatibility with older versions of SQL FineBuild, the parameter /InstProcMon: can also be used.
FineBuild also uses the following parameters to help install Process Monitor:
| Parameter | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| /ProcMonDir: | ProcessMonitor | Name of folder to hold Process Monitor program |
| /ProcMonexe: | procmon.exe | Name of Process Monitor program file |
| /ProcMonZip: | ProcessMonitor.zip | Name of file holding Process Monitor install media |
Process Monitor cannot be installed by FineBuild on a Windows Core operating system because it is supplied in zip file format.
The FineBuild install for Process Monitor includes the following:
Manual Process Monitor Install
The following steps show what you would have to do to install Process Monitor manually. FineBuild does all of this work for you automatically.
Process Monitor Install
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Navigate to C:\Program Files
Create a subfolder ProcessMonitor
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Navigate to the Additional Components folder
Double-click on ProcessMonitor.zip. Highlight all files, right-click and select Copy
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Paste the Process Monitor files into C:\Program Files\ProcessMonitor
Setup Process Monitor Menu Item
This procesdure will set up a menu item for Process Monitor in the Administrative Tools menu.
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Right-click on procexp.exe
Select Copy
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Open the All Users Administrative Tools menu folder
Click on Start, right-click on Administrative Tools and select Open
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Right-click within the Administrative Tools folder
Right-click and select Paste Shortcut
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