Your DB2 Database Manager is instrumented to gather data on its operation and performance. You can use this data to:
The DB2 DBMS function that collects this data is called the database system monitor. This book describes how to use the database system monitor.
Various tools allow users to exploit the strengths of the database system monitor with minimal explicit knowledge of its associated commands, APIs, or data formats. Some of these tools, for example the Control Center, are described briefly, but for detailed information you should refer to the Administration Guide.