Performance Monitor (release 2018.4)

December 21, 2018 we have released a new version of Performance Monitor for Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. The most important functions added in the application are: management of SQL objects, alerts module and presentation OS statistics.

SQL Outline/ Baseline/ Profile Management (Oracle), Plan Guides (SQL Server)
In the new version of the application for Oracle, you can manage objects such as Outlines, Baselines, Profiles. You can search for objects and queries related to objects. A Plan Explorer module has been added for SQL Server. That module allows to manage Plan Guides objects. The module contains the full information about objects changes and their history from the time of implementation.

Anomaly Monitor
In the new version of the application, an alert management module has been added. Information about alerts has been gathered in one place. They are now available from the database (Oracle) or SQL instance (SQL Server) details in the Anomaly Monitor menu. The module makes it easier to view and manage alerts that occurred in a database level.

Security Management
In the Performance Monitor application, the functionality of managing access to screens and functionality has been modified. In the new version has been added a new level of privileges – PROFILE. You can assign permissions to the profile, and then you can easily transfer access by assigning the profile to a user or group of users.

OS Statistics
For the Microsoft SQL Server version, information about statistics collected at the operating system level has been added. The application provides information on data such as: CPU Cores, CPU number, Virtual CPU number, Idle Time CPUs, Busy Time (CPUs), User Time (SPUs), Sys Time (CPUs, IO Wait Time (CPUs), or Physical Memory (MB).

Software updates
The DBPLUS software is updated at least 4 times a year. Customers have access to all updates when they have a license or maintenance service. With the upgrade to the latest version, the application will run faster and smoother. Each published version provides new functionalities that allow for easier management and performance improvement in the monitored database.

Detailed specification about changes in versions 2018.4.1 and 2018.4.2:

The user documentation describes in an accessible way all the new functions available in the software

Oracle:

Microsoft SQL Server

Artur Boguszewski

Software Architect

How can you speed up database read queries

Before getting into the technicalities of speeding up your database read queries, the first step is always to have a clear understanding of what exactly you need. This might sound straightforward, but inefficient queries often begin with uncertainty about the data requirements. Knowing exactly what information is necessary for your application or analysis not only helps in crafting precise queries but also prevents the database from retrieving extraneous information, which can significantly slow down performance.

Data Observability

Too often when looking at the data we see just numbers – columns and rows that might seem meaningful on the surface but lack depth without proper context. Data observability changes this perspective. This approach is about understanding what the numbers really tell us about the health, accuracy, and vitality of our data systems.

Data observability isn’t just one thing – it’s an ability, or rather a way of monitoring your data’s health, accuracy, and overall usefulness. It’s what equips data teams with the essential tools they need in order to make sure that the data that’s driving business decisions is not only there but also high-quality, well-structured, and up-to-date.

21/12/2018