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Database Monitoring with PRTG

Scalable database observability for multiple database providers

  • All-in-one database monitoring from a single pane of glass
  • Monitor Oracle SQL, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL & more
  • Avoid downtimes and optimize database performance
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PRTG database monitoring: What you will find on this page

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  • 5 reasons to use PRTG as your database monitoring tool
  • What database monitoring looks like in PRTG
  • 3 use cases for database monitoring with PRTG
  • Preconfigured PRTG sensors for database monitoring
  • Monitor databases: FAQ

PRTG makes database monitoring as easy as it gets

Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent database server performance issues.

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Effective database monitoring with PRTG: The basics

Business operations are almost always based on information that is stored and managed in SQL databases. If you’re a database administrator, you certainly know that for a business to be successful, these database instances must always be up and running to avoid costly downtime.

The challenge: Database downtimes

Database downtime, or crashes, are caused by hardware errors, faulty configurations, or insufficient disk space or memory. Corrupted databases with defective files can also lead to problems.

If a downtime occurs, time is of the essence to prevent data loss and costly interruptions of business services and processes.

The solution: Real-time database monitoring

Paessler PRTG helps ensure your databases are always available and operating at optimal performance. With its customizable alarm system, you’re informed promptly of any issues before bigger problems arise.

This way, you can quickly resolve the database issue and keep your operations running smoothly.

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5 reasons to use Paessler PRTG as your database monitoring tool

A quick, concise overview

Query data from your database without lengthy connection or response times. PRTG displays the database request’s execution time on your database dashboard in real time.

This includes database availability and database performance, vital elements to your business operations.

Detailed views defined by you

PRTG is the only database monitoring tool that lets you monitor specific data sets from your databases with individually configured sensors and SQL queries that you define yourself.

This enables you to optimize your data storage and processing, as well as your business processes.

Designed for many vendors

PRTG comes with preconfigured sensors for many common database manufacturers, including MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Oracle SQL, and PostgreSQL.

If you use a different database, you can easily write your own custom sensor – or you use our brand-new product extension PRTG Database Observer for extended database activity monitoring.

Custom, in-depth reports

Use PRTG to analyze and monitor specific data sets in your databases. Just create database reports on demand or via schedule, and include raw or accumulated data, as well as data graphs, as required.

This way, trend analysis and database capacity planning are easier than ever.

Individual data visualization

View your database monitoring data from the central dashboard, or create custom PRTG dashboards and maps to visualize your setup the way you need.

PRTG includes an easy-to-use drag & drop map editor with which displaying your database infrastructure for public or internal use is no problem at all.

What database monitoring looks like in PRTG

Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking the performance and health of your database servers. Show execution time, CPU usage, availability, tablespace size, and other key performance metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot all kinds of issues with your database environments.

Custom PRTG map for Windows Domain Databases

Custom PRTG map for Windows Domain Databases

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Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup

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Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure

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Start monitoring databases with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.

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3 use cases for database monitoring with PRTG

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Optimize database efficiency

Bad database performance always impacts your business-critical infrastructure. Thus, it is important to monitor database performance and database activity round the clock.

PRTG helps you check the query execution time on your database servers and notifies you in case of slow performance.

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Check database scalability

It’s no secret that databases are growing hugely over time.

Use our database monitor PRTG to make sure that you always know when database space is beginning to run low so that you can expand existing database space or set up new ones in time and prevent database crashes.

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Watch database processes

With our PRTG database monitoring software, you can easily keep an eye on various database transactions. If these transactions do not work as expected, this might also point to a problem somewhere else in your network.

To find the root cause of an issue, PRTG provides a wealth of historical data for detailed analysis.

Explore our preconfigured PRTG sensors for database monitoring

PRTG comes with more than 250 native sensor types for monitoring your entire on-premises, cloud, and hybrid cloud environment out of the box. Check out some examples below!

Oracle SQL v2

The Oracle SQL v2 sensor monitors a database on an Oracle server and executes a query. It can show the following:

  • Number of rows addressed by the query
  • Execution time of the entire request
  • Execution time of the specified query
Oracle SQL v2
Oracle SQL v2

PostgreSQL

The PostgreSQL sensor monitors a database on a PostgreSQL server and executes a query. It can show the following:

  • Number of rows addressed by the query
  • Execution time of the entire request
  • Execution time of the specified query
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PostgreSQL

MySQL v2

The MySQL v2 sensor monitors a database on a MySQL server and executes a query. It can show the following:

  • Number of rows addressed by the query
  • Execution time of the entire request
  • Execution time of the specified query
MySQL v2
MySQL v2

Microsoft Azure SQL Database

The Microsoft Azure SQL Database sensor monitors the metrics of an Azure SQL Database (single database or elastic pool) in a Microsoft Azure subscription. It can show the following:

  • Number of failed connections and deadlocks
  • CPU and data space usage
  • Data I/O and log I/O operations
  • (e)DTUs, used (e)DTUs, and (e)DTU limit
Microsoft Azure SQL Database
Microsoft Azure SQL Database

See the PRTG Manual for a list of all available sensor types.

PRTG is compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems

compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems

PRTG makes database monitoring as easy as it gets

Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent database server issues.

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“We set up PRTG to read the event logs of the service. If the service is no longer able to access the database, then this information is recorded in the service’s EventLog and immediately detected by PRTG via WMI. The software then automatically triggers a script that restarts the service. The service reestablishes its connection to the database and the problem is solved.”

David Jungwirth
Austrian Red Cross

“Thanks to significant improvements in performance, the integration of all monitoring (including that of databases and SAP services) into PRTG, numerous automation options, and the consolidation of all locations into the centralized monitoring system, we have been able to greatly relieve our help desk and provide for the most reliable and comprehensive of monitoring services.”

Mirco Blöchliger
Somnitec AG

“We are currently using 4,500 sensors across the whole hospital which monitor physical servers, virtual machines, physical switches, ports, special devices such as ventilators and we also started writing some scripts which check SQL databases. So far PRTG has led to faster problem resolution, which has helped reduce downtime, made the team more efficient and, as a consequence, has freed up time for other projects.”

Uri Inbar, Director of IT
ALYN Hospital

Your database monitor at a glance – even on the go

PRTG is set up in a matter of minutes and can be used on a wide variety of mobile devices.

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Gartner peer insights

“Excellent tool for detailed monitoring. Alarms and notifications work greatly. Equipment addition is straight forward and server initial setup is very easy. ...feel safe to purchase it if you intend to monitor a large networking landscape.”

Read the complete review at Gartner Peer Insights

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Partnering with innovative IT vendors, Paessler unleashes synergies to create
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Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG database monitoring solution

Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.

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Database Monitoring: FAQ

 

What is database monitoring?

Database monitoring involves tracking and analyzing the performance, health, and activity of a database system in real-time. It helps identify and address issues such as slow queries, resource bottlenecks, and potential failures to ensure optimal database performance and reliability. Database monitoring tools often provide insights into metrics like response times, throughput, and resource utilization.

What are the benefits of database monitoring tools?

Using a database monitoring software like PRTG has several benefits, for example:

  • Performance optimization: Database monitoring tools help identify and address performance bottlenecks. This ensures efficient query execution and optimal use of system resources.
  • Proactive issue detection: By continuously monitoring database metrics, these tools can detect and alert on potential issues before they escalate. This allows administrators to take preventive measures.
  • Resource management: Database monitoring tools provide insights into resource utilization, which enables administrators to allocate resources effectively, scale infrastructure as needed, and avoid unnecessary downtime.
  • Security and compliance: Monitoring tools contribute to security by identifying unusual activities or potential security breaches.
  • Capacity planning: By analyzing historical trends and current usage patterns, database monitoring tools assist in capacity planning. This allows organizations to anticipate future resource needs and make informed decisions about scaling infrastructure.
What database types are there?

Databases can be categorized into various types based on their data model, structure, and usage. Some common types of databases include:

  • Relational Databases (RDBMS): Organize data into tables with predefined relationships between them. Examples include MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle Database.
  • NoSQL Databases: Designed to handle unstructured or semi-structured data and provide flexible schema designs. Types include document-oriented (e.g., MongoDB), key-value stores (e.g., Redis), and column-family stores (e.g., Apache Cassandra).
  • Object-Oriented Databases (OODBMS): Store data in the form of objects, encapsulating data and behavior. They are well-suited for object-oriented programming paradigms.
  • Graph databases: Optimize for storing and querying data with complex relationships, represented as a graph. Examples include Neo4j and Amazon Neptune.
  • Time-series databases: Specialized for handling time-stamped data, such as sensor readings or financial market data. InfluxDB and OpenTSDB are examples.
  • Spatial databases: Designed for storing and querying spatial data, supporting geographical information systems (GIS). PostGIS is an example.
  • In-memory databases: Store data in the system's main memory (RAM) for faster retrieval and processing. Examples include Redis (also a NoSQL database) and SAP HANA.
  • Multi-model databases: Support multiple data models within a single database system, allowing users to choose the most appropriate model for their needs.

These categories highlight the diversity of databases, each suited to specific use cases and data management requirements.

How does an SQL database work?

In an SQL database, data is organized into tables, each with predefined columns and data types. SQL (Structured Query Language) is used to define, manipulate, and query the data. When a query is executed, the database management system (DBMS) interprets and optimizes the SQL statements to interact with the underlying data.

The DBMS processes queries using algorithms to efficiently retrieve, update, or delete records. Additionally, SQL databases enforce data integrity through constraints like primary keys, foreign keys, and unique constraints, ensuring consistency and reliability in the stored data.

What is a sensor in PRTG?

In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive. On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.

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