WebSphere Extended Deployment, Version 6.0.x
             Operating Systems: AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows, z/OS


Monitoring the database tier

In order to prevent bottlenecks, WebSphere Extended Deployment has several tools that provide the information necessary to monitor the database tier. Use the following list of monitoring tools and links to configure WebSphere Extended Deployment to fit your needs.

Before you begin

Configure the database tier.

About this task

Before a bottleneck occurs, WebSphere Extended Deployment can help you anticipate potential problems and adjust the system accordingly. Customize your system using the following information.

Procedure

  1. Enable historic logging of statistical information in the environment.

    Read about Configuring the visualization data service for more information.

  2. Evaluate historical information by using the data exporter to filter out historical logs or parse logs directly.

    Read about Configuring the runtime topology to log data for reuse in external programs for more information.

  3. View CPU utilization at the database node level, and view average response time and throughput at the database server level.

    Read about Configuring the runtime topology for more information.

  4. Enable automatic e-mail notifications for new tasks.

    Read about Defining e-mail notification for more information.

  5. Validate incoming tasks by viewing the details and the corresponding monitors to determine if the task is valid.

    Read about Managing runtime tasks for more information.

  6. Use the topology and charting feature when a problem is detected or to validate a task.

    Read about Monitoring operations for more information.




Related tasks
Configuring the database tier
Configuring the runtime topology
Configuring the visualization data service
Defining e-mail notification
Managing runtime tasks
Monitoring operations
Related reference
Configuring the runtime operations reports to log data for reuse in external programs
Logs
Related information
Optimizing the database tier for performance monitoring
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