Choose Your Installation Method
SQL Query Stress is available as both a Windows GUI application and a cross-platform command-line tool. Choose the option that best fits your workflow.- Windows GUI
- CLI (sqlstresscmd)
System Requirements
The GUI application requires:- Operating System: Windows (any version supported by .NET 8.0)
- .NET Runtime: .NET 8.0 runtime or later
- Architecture: Windows Forms and WPF support
The application is published as a self-contained single file executable with compression enabled, so you don’t need to install .NET separately if you download the self-contained version.
Download and Install
Download from GitHub Releases
Get the latest version from the GitHub releases page.Look for the latest release and download the appropriate executable for your system.
Install .NET 8.0 Runtime (if needed)
If you downloaded the framework-dependent version, ensure you have the .NET 8.0 runtime installed.Download it from Microsoft’s .NET download page.
Verify Installation
Once launched, you should see the main SQL Query Stress window with:- Database connection settings at the top
- Query editor in the center
- Load configuration options (threads, iterations)
- Statistics and results panels
Check the release notes for version-specific information and changes.
Connection Configuration Files
Both the GUI and CLI versions use aquerysettings.sql file to configure default connection settings. This file is automatically included in the installation and contains SSMS-compatible SET commands that are executed when connections are opened.
You can customize the
querysettings.sql file to add additional SET commands like SET STATISTICS IO ON or SET STATISTICS TIME ON if needed.Next Steps
Quick Start Guide
Learn how to run your first stress test