This chapter gives you a brief overview of the database system monitor's capabilities. It also discusses the integral role that the database system monitor plays in monitoring database activity and performance.
If you want to get started quickly, read this chapter and Chapter 2. Using the Database System Monitor. The information in these two chapters, combined with the reference material in Appendix A. Database System Monitor Interfaces, provides the information required to use the database system monitor.
Chapter 3. Database System Monitor Data Elements provides complete details on all the data available with the database system monitor.