The Configuration drilldown shows the various SQL Server configuration options, and allows you to make changes to most of these.

How to open the Configuration drilldown

From the Spotlight Client

  1. Select the connection from the left Connections pane.
  2. Click Monitor | Configuration from the ribbon.
    Configuration drilldown for SQL Azure

About the Configuration drilldown

Investigate SQL Server configuration options.

To change a modifiable option in the grid

  1. Click the row in the grid corresponding to the option you want to change.
  2. Enter a valid value for the chosen option in the Change parameter field. The Min and Max values in the Configuration grid specify the range of valid values.
  3. Click the Submit button. Depending on the Modifiable value of the option you have chosen, the option value may change:
    • Immediately, or
    • When you restart SQL Azure.