In-Process Monitoring (IPM) is a DAM method that the Microsoft SQL Server uses. IPM allows you to monitor SQL Server memory activity in-process. This method is another way to monitor the default memory monitoring technology, which is based on out-of-process memory monitoring.

IPM is achieved by using Windows support to load an application DLL into the SQL Server process. The DLL monitors the SQL Server's activity and communicates with the DAM Sensor. This method allows the Sensor deeper insight into SQL Server's activity and reduces performance overhead.
 

1. From the Database Properties window, expand Network/Memory Configuration. 
2. Verify that Network Monitoring is disabled. If it is enabled, deselect this option and click Save.
    
   NOTE: Network Monitoring is not supported with IPM.
     
3. Open the Sensor Properties window, and expand Advanced.
4. Add the following line to Advanced properties:
    
   mssql.enable_in_process_monitoring=1
     
5. Click Save.
6. Restart the Sensor Service.