Databases

Database monitoring is the process of tracking, analysing, and optimizing the performance and health of database systems. We provide reviews and comparisons of database monitoring tools, explore common challenges, and cover essential practices for optimizing database performance and health.

Best Database Performance Monitoring Tools: Top 6 Platforms Compared

DatabasesDec 9

Database issues cause application failures. A memory spike crashes your server. A slow query times out user requests. We analyzed six database monitoring platforms and benchmarked three of them extensively on MySQL and MongoDB. The results show significant differences in setup complexity, query analysis capabilities, and metric accuracy.

DatabasesNov 2

Top 5 Open Source Database Monitoring Tools

Commercial database monitoring tools often promise polished user interfaces and dedicated enterprise support. Open-source solutions are increasingly chosen for their transparency, cost-effectiveness, community-driven innovation, and flexibility. We’ve analyzed both approaches to understand the current landscape.