SQL Query to Retrieve Alert Information from SQL Server

This SQL query retrieves alert information from the msdb.dbo.sysalerts table, such as alert name, event source, severity, and occurrence details. This can be useful for monitoring SQL Server alerts and troubleshooting purposes.

SELECT name
     ,event_source
     ,message_id
     ,severity
     ,[enabled]
     ,has_notification
     ,delay_between_responses
     ,occurrence_count
     ,last_occurrence_date
     ,last_occurrence_time
FROM msdb.dbo.sysalerts WITH (NOLOCK)
ORDER BY name
OPTION (RECOMPILE);

The query uses the WITH (NOLOCK) hint to avoid blocking and reads uncommitted data. The results are ordered by the name of the alert. The OPTION (RECOMPILE) ensures that SQL Server doesn't cache the query plan, improving performance for dynamic conditions.

Explanation:

• name: The name of the alert.
• event_source: The source that triggered the alert.
• message_id: The ID of the message associated with the alert.
• severity: The severity level of the alert.
• [enabled]: Whether the alert is enabled or not.
• has_notification: Whether the alert has a notification configured.
• delay_between_responses: The delay between consecutive responses.
• occurrence_count: How many times the alert has occurred.
• last_occurrence_date: The date when the alert last occurred.
• last_occurrence_time: The time when the alert last occurred.

This query is useful for monitoring the status and history of SQL Server alerts. You can customize it further by filtering specific conditions or adding additional columns from the sysalerts table.