The data collector provides predefined collector types that you can use for data collection. The collector types provide the actual mechanism for collecting data and uploading it to the management data warehouse.
Generic T-SQL Query Collector Type
Describes the structure and behavior of the Generic T-SQL Query collector type.
Generic SQL Trace Collector Type
Describes the structure and behavior of the Generic SQL Trace collector type.
Performance Counters Collector Type
Describes the structure and behavior of the Performance Counters collector type.
Query Activity Collector Type
Describes the structure and behavior of the Query Activity collector type.
