DB Monitoring

Overview

Trace9® Database Monitoring tracks the performance, health, and security of a database system. It involves tracking various metrics and events that occur within a database, such as CPU usage, memory usage, disk I/O, query performance, and other database-specific indicators. It also ensures the availability and reliability of a database system, and also detects and troubleshoot potential issues before they become serious problems. Trace9® database monitoring can also help with capacity planning, as it allows administrators to identify trends and patterns in database usage and plan for future growth accordingly.

It establishes baseline metrics and thresholds, regularly reviewing and analyzing performance metrics, and taking proactive measures to optimize database performance and prevent issues from occurring.

Features

Here are some features of Trace9® database monitoring:

Performance monitoring

Trace9® database monitoring provides real-time performance metrics for the database, including CPU utilization, memory usage, disk I/O, and query response times. This helps identify performance bottlenecks and optimize the database for better performance.

Availability monitoring

Trace9® database monitoring ensures that the database is available and accessible to users at all times. It provides alerts when the database is down or unavailable and helps identify the root cause of the issue.

Security monitoring

Trace9® database monitoring helps identify and prevent security threats, such as SQL injection attacks, unauthorized access, and data breaches. It provides real-time alerts when suspicious activities are detected and helps prevent data loss or theft.

Query analysis

Trace9® database monitoring provides detailed analysis of SQL queries and helps identify poorly performing queries, long-running queries, and other issues that can impact database performance.

Capacity planning

Trace9® database monitoring provides insights into database growth trends and helps plan for future capacity needs. It can also help identify unused or underutilized resources and optimize the database infrastructure.

Compliance monitoring

Trace9® Database monitoring ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR. It provides real-time alerts when compliance violations are detected and helps maintain audit trails and logs.

Benefits

Here are some benefits of Trace9® database monitoring:

Improved Performance

Trace9® database monitoring monitors key performance metrics such as CPU usage, memory usage, and disk I/O. This feature helps identify performance bottlenecks and optimize database performance, ensuring faster query response times.

Enhanced Security

Trace9® database monitoring monitors security events and audit logs, detect anomalies, and alert IT teams in real-time. This feature helps ensure the security and compliance of sensitive data stored in databases.

Availability Monitoring

Trace9® database monitoring monitors the availability of databases, detects database downtime, and alerts IT teams in real-time. This feature helps ensure the availability and uptime of critical databases, reducing the risk of downtime and data loss.

Resource Optimization

Trace9® database monitoring monitors resource utilization, identify resource-intensive queries, and optimize resource allocation to ensure maximum efficiency.

Capacity Planning

Trace9® database monitoring provides insights into database usage trends, predicts future usage, and helps IT teams plan for capacity upgrades or migrations.

Troubleshooting

Trace9® database monitoring provides detailed diagnostics and insights into database issues, making it easier for IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve database problems quickly.

Technology Supported Protocols And Devices

MySQL

MSSQL

Oracle

Redis

PostgreSQL

Protocols Supported SNMP, ICMP

Module Dependency

Some common dependencies for Trace9® database monitoring might include:

Network connectivity

The Trace9® database monitoring connects to the database server over the network in order to collect data. This may require firewall rules or other network configuration changes.

Query execution

The Trace9® database monitoring executes queries against the database in order to collect performance data. This may require the installation of additional software components or libraries.

Data storage

The Trace9® database monitoring stores the data collected from the database in a way that allows it to be easily analyzed and visualized. This may require the use of a specific type of database or data storage solution.

Database drivers

To monitor a particular type of database (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, etc.), the Trace9® database monitoring has the appropriate database drivers installed. These drivers allow the Trace9® monitoring solution to communicate with the DBMS and collect data.

Access credentials

To connect to the database and collect data, the Trace9® database monitoring has the appropriate access credentials (e.g., username and password). These credentials are securely stored and managed by the Trace9® monitoring solution.

Scalability

Here are some ways to ensure scalability for Trace9® database monitoring:

Use a distributed monitoring architecture

By deploying Trace9® database monitoring agents on multiple servers, you can distribute the load of monitoring across multiple nodes.

Implement a data collection strategy

Collecting data from all database can quickly become overwhelming. Instead, Trace9® database monitoring develops a data collection strategy that focuses on collecting only the data that is relevant to your monitoring goals.

Leverage cloud-based monitoring solutions

Cloud-based monitoring solutions can provide elastic scalability, allowing you to scale up or down based on demand.

Use a time-series database

Traditional databases may struggle to handle the high volume and velocity of monitoring data. A time-series database is specifically designed to handle time-stamped data and can provide high scalability for large volumes of monitoring data.

Automated processes

As the size and complexity of your database system grows, manually managing and monitoring it becomes increasingly difficult. Trace9® database monitoring automates your monitoring processes and helps you to scale your database to ensure that you are capturing all the data you need without overburdening your team.

Trace9® editions difference table

This edition difference table Provides a comparison between different editions of Trace9® Monitoring Solution. It outlines the features, content, or specifications that distinguish one edition from another. The edition table helps customers make informed decisions about which edition best suits their needs or preferences.

Trace9® Modules	Trace9® Standard	Trace9® Professional	Trace9® Advanced	Service Provider
Legend	x = Supported - NS= Not Supported "Version upgrade will require"
Trace9® Satellite Node
Network Performance Monitor (NPM)
NPM IOT Monitor
Desktop & Application Monitor
Server & Application Monitor
Virtualization Monitor
Database Monitor
Cloud Monitoring
HCI Monitor	NS
Advanced Virtualization Monitor	NS
Log Management	NS
Software License Monitoring	NS
ITSM Integration	NS
Network xFlow	NS
NF Virtualization Monitor	NS	NS
SD-WAN Performance Monitor	NS
Trace9® Special Integration Packs-Telco	NS	NS	NS	NS