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International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering
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https://doi.org/10.30534/ijatcse/2025/011442025

Database Performance Monitoring and Analysis Tools

Anatolii Bobunov
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Bachelor’s Degree, Moscow University for Industry and Finance «Synergy», Moscow, Russia
dev.bobunov@rambler.ru

Received Date: June 24, 2025 Accepted Date: July 26, 2025 Published Date: August 06, 2025

 2. CLASSIFICATION OF DATABASE
ABSTRACT PERFORMANCE MONITORING TOOLS

This article examines database performance monitoring and Specialized tools are utilized to perform effective database
analysis tools, including their classification, data collection performance monitoring. These tools can be divided into
methods, and analysis techniques. It analyzes built-in solutions groups according to origin, functionality, methods of data
provided by DBMS developers as well as third-party collection, and scope of application [1].
platforms that offer greater versatility and advanced Built-in monitoring tools are developed by DBMS providers
functionalities. The importance of such tools is emphasized in and are designed to work exclusively within a specific
the context of system stability, efficiency of resources, and platform. These solutions are deeply integrated with the
overall performance. The future technology trends of AI DBMS core, providing access to internal metrics and database
integration, automation, and multi-cloud support are also processes. They have the advantage of being native: they are
addressed in the paper. Special attention is given to the more tightly coupled with the DBMS, data granularity is fine,
integration monitoring of other IT systems and process and there is no need for extra setup. These tools can be
automation so that the requirements of modern business somewhat limiting when it comes to functionality and
scenarios could be met. scalability, especially in multi-platform setups.
Third-party monitoring tools are developed independently and
Key words : monitoring, performance analysis, databases,
include universal solutions applicable to different DBMS
monitoring tools, automation, optimization.
platforms. They are designed around maximum functionality:
data visualization, trend analysis, and integration with DevOps
1. INTRODUCTION
systems. Third-party solutions, as a general rule, are flexible
In the context of the rapid growth of data volumes and and can operate on different platforms, what is particularly
increasing application complexity, the need for reliable tools relevant in the case of heterogeneous IT infrastructures. These
to assess database performance is becoming increasingly tools may take considerable time for deployment and
significant. The quality of such monitoring directly touches configuration.
not only stability but also possible problems that may manifest Monitoring tools can differ in their data collection approaches:
as performance degradation and can lead to failure. Databases the choice of a specific method depends on the monitoring
today, whether on-premise or cloud, need some modern and objectives, available resources, and required data granularity
innovative methods with specialized toolkits that promise very (table 1).
high performance while reducing their time to market or
recovery in the event of an outage. Table 1: Data collection approaches in database monitoring tools
[2, 3]
This paper aims to perform an analysis of the performance
Data Description Examples and
monitoring tools and methods of analysis that exist for
collection details
databases, classify them, and point out the advantages and
approach
limitations of these. The investigation covered the built-in
Agent-based Uses software agents New Relic,
tools of database management system (DBMS) and third-party
collection installed on the DataDog –
products, their function of detection and solution of
database server to provide
performance issues, and their ability for integration into other
collect performance high-level detail
systems.
metrics. but increase
server load.
Agentless Data is collected via Built-in API
collection built-in APIs or system solutions,
logs. This approach PostgreSQL logs

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reduces server load but – reduce server expand their infrastructure in advance to cater to the rising
may be less detailed. load but provide demands. With databases continuing to handle volumes of
less detail. data in increasing order of magnitude, leveraging these metrics
Real-time Continuous Datadog, in concert with automated monitoring and artificial
monitoring observation of Prometheus – intelligence (AI) driven analytics will hold the key to optimal
database processes, provide real-time performance and reliability.
allowing immediate metrics, useful It should also be noted that database performance monitoring
issue detection and for high-load and analysis tools are widely used in software testing
resolution. systems. processes [4]. They provide both regression and load testing
Historical Stores and processes Datadog, Zabbix along with real-time monitoring of such critical parameters as
data analysis data over a defined – allow trend the response time of queries, CPU and memory usage, and
period for trend analysis, useful open transactions. This allows for instant identification of
analysis and for strategic performance hot spots, slow query profiling, and examination
forecasting. planning. of the impact of changes in data structure or DBMS
parameters on total performance. Therefore, the tools
It provides an excellent classification of the benefits and represent a crucial part of quality assurance (QA) practice and
shortcomings of each approach and helps to choose the best fit DevOps process, ensuring system reliability through all stages
for a particular system or organization. Current trends are in the software life cycle.
toward using hybrid and cloud-based monitoring tools due to
their flexibility and ease in handling distributed 4. APPLICATION OF MONITORING TOOLS IN
infrastructures. DIFFERENT DBMS

Contemporary DBMS offer integrated monitoring utilities

3. PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS METHODS tailored for their architectures and operational features. These
tools aid in gathering performance metrics, analyzing system
Database performance analysis is a crucial component in efficiency, and diagnosing issues, rendering them essential for
ensuring the stability and efficiency of information systems. managing intricate information systems.
Properly selected analysis methods not only help identify For instance, Oracle Database utilizes Automatic Workload
existing issues but also predict potential bottlenecks in the Repository (AWR) and Automatic Database Diagnostic
system, preventing performance degradation (table 2). Monitor for performance monitoring and analysis [5]. AWR
automatically collects and stores key performance metrics,
Table 2: Metrics for database performance analysis
creating system snapshots every 60 minutes (by default).
Metric Description
These snapshots capture data on CPU utilization, memory
CPU Indicates the level of computational
usage, active session count, transaction duration, and executed
utilization resource usage by the server running the
queries (figure 1).
database.
Response Measures the speed of query execution,
time including transaction processing and data
transfer time.
Memory Characterizes the use of RAM for
usage temporary data storage and caching.
Throughput Defines the volume of data processed by Figure 1: AWR scheme
the database per unit of time.
Transaction Describes delays in performing operations The data is kept in the repository for a certain amount of time
latency related to data writing and reading. so that current and historical trends can be analyzed. AWR
also generates reports pinpointing problems-such as slow
These performance metrics give the administrator an overview queries, disk subsystem bottlenecks, or overloaded processors.
of database efficiency and allow them to identify and manage The Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor (ADDM), which
performance problems effectively without creating system operates based on AWR data, automatically performs database
stability issues. Through ongoing monitoring of CPU performance diagnostics and generates recommendations for
utilization, response time, memory consumption, throughput, optimization (figure 2).
and transaction latency, organizations can maximize resource
usage, enhance query performance, and avoid potential
bottlenecks.
Apart from this, this allows for historical examination of these
measures in terms of forecasting trends to allow enterprises to

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MySQL has special tools for performance monitoring and

analysis, such as Performance Schema and MySQL Enterprise
Monitor, which allow the administrator to get detailed
information on the state of the database system, find
bottlenecks, and further optimize its performance [8].
Performance Schema a built-in monitoring
mechanism-collects low-level data about internal database
processes without high system overhead (figure 3).
Figure 2: ADDM scheme

The collected metrics are analyzed by ADDM to identify the

root causes of performance issues, such as lock contention,
improper configuration of indexes, poor input/output
performance, or overload of resources. Further, ADDM gives
practical recommendations for optimization based on this
analysis. Together, AWR and ADDM offer a powerful
combination ranging from monitoring to diagnostics, therefore
Figure 3: Performance Schema
becoming an inseparable tool in managing high-load database
systems.
Another of the major benefits of Performance Schema is its
Microsoft SQL Server has some inbuilt tools for the same,
flexibility: it enables administrators to enable and disable the
namely SQL Server Profiler and Extended Events, to enable
gathering of certain metrics, hence controlling the granularity
administrators to monitor database performance, analyze
of the data. This tool also performs query performance
query behavior, and identify system issues [6]. SQL Server
analysis, such as average execution time and index usage
Profiler is a traditional tracing tool used to record the events of
frequency, which becomes important for query optimization,
a database, including SQL query execution, table
especially in the case of slow ones.
modifications, locks, and transaction delays. It gives detailed
MySQL Enterprise Monitor offers a more comprehensive
query analysis by tracing execution time, the number of rows
monitoring solution, incorporating data visualization,
processed, and index usage. Because of this, it is particularly
automated analysis, and alerts for potential issues (figure 4).
handy in troubleshooting slow queries and performance
optimization. However, prolonged use of SQL Server Profiler
can create a significant system load, limiting its applicability in
high-performance environments.
Extended Events is a more advanced, flexible diagnostic tool
intended to supersede Profiler. It makes possible the selecting
and collection of only the most relevant events by the
administrator, minimizing system overhead. Working on the
principle of asynchronous logging, the extended events are
more efficient than Profiler in monitoring query execution,
user activities, server configuration changes, and Figure 4: MySQL Enterprise Monitor scheme
performance-related problems. It works with SQL Server
Management Studio for visual data representation. This solution offers a basic web-based interface by which
This tool is highly effective at determining complex issues administrators can view real-time data on system load,
such as long-running locks, parallel transactions, and connection activity, and performance metrics. Unlike
system-wide failures. It also grants the capability of explaining Performance Schema, which requires working with SQL
stored procedures execution, CPU usage, and memory queries in order to analyze data, MySQL Enterprise Monitor
consumption, therefore it is also a great solution for deep works on one's behalf to create graphs and reports, rendering it
performance analysis. much easier to diagnose and conduct trend analysis in
PostgreSQL has pg_stat_statements and pgAdmin as determining performance.
monitoring utilities [7]. Pg_stat_statements gathers statistics In addition to native tools, third-party tools play a critical role
about executed queries, including the number of executions, in managing database performance management in
total time taken, and resources used by the queries, thus particularly complicated systems. Cross-platform support,
helping to identify the most resource-intensive operations. On in-depth analytics, and customizability as their particular
the other hand, pgAdmin is a graphical interface to monitor design objectives, tools like Zabbix, Prometheus, Datadog,
and manage PostgreSQL, with load analysis and system and New Relic all possess straightforward compatibility with
configuration capabilities. other database platforms and IT infrastructure. Zabbix

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provides end-to-end full-stack monitoring for databases, the identification of long-term trends, such as increased query
servers, and networks through centralized dashboards for response times or a growing number of connections. Based on
real-time system health monitoring. Prometheus provides this data, database optimization can be done, including
optimized time-series data gathering and, along with Grafana, indexing slow queries, reallocation of resources, or
provides decent database performance visualization. Datadog modification of configuration settings.
and New Relic utilize AI and machine learning in order to Thus, the successful implementation of database monitoring
identify anomalies, foresee issues, and root out performance systems involves an overall approach: tool selection, proper
bottlenecks. All of these tools are particularly handy in hybrid configuration, integration with IT systems, and automation.
and multi-cloud environments, with the promise of providing This would lead to a definite improvement in performance and
seamless database performance. They are adaptable, reliability, less downtime, and lower administration costs for
automated, and built into DevOps, making them vital for the databases.
active monitoring, rapid problem discovery, and continuous
optimization. 6. PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
MONITORING TOOLS
5. PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF IMPLEMENTING
MONITORING SYSTEMS Database monitoring systems continue to evolve, adapting to
growing data volumes, advancements in cloud technologies,
Implementation of database monitoring systems is complex and increasing demand for automation [9]. The key directions
and complicating work that ensures stability, performance, and in their evolution include the integration of AI, process
predictability of information systems. Effective deployment automation, and multi-cloud environment support.
necessitates attention to several crucial factors, beginning with Moving down, machine learning for predictive analytics,
the choice and setup of a tool to its incorporation with the further down the line, will allow us to see overloads and
current infrastructure and automation. failures far in advance and provide an automatic solution.
One of the first actions is selecting the suitable monitoring Systems like Datadog, AWS CloudWatch, and New Relic
tool, dependent on system needs, the type of DBMS being apply AI algorithms today to detect anomalies and predict
utilized, and available resources. After selection, it has to be problems. In years to come, databases will self-optimize
installed and configured; installation will differ based on the queries, workloads dynamically redistribute their workloads,
environment it will be deployed in. In case of on-premises and bottlenecks get avoided with minimal administrator's
DBMS, it will be about performance parameters tuning, intervention.
enabling the necessary modules, and integrating with Another is observability, which is a growing demand and
visualization tools. For instance, MySQL Performance involves monitoring, query tracing, and logging with real-time
Schema requires enabling metric collection, while in SQL analytics and stream processing technologies like Apache
Server Extended Events, special sessions need to be created Kafka and Spark Streaming. All these will help to analyze
that will monitor the activity. Monitoring set up in cloud workload fluctuations and transaction delays instantly,
environments involves connecting to cloud services, creating keeping the system stable. Therefore, database monitoring of
dashboards, and setting up automated alerts. As an example, the future would be about automation, cloud integration, and
AWS CloudWatch provides a possibility to configure metrics AI-driven solutions for the creation of more autonomous and
and set up notification triggers for critical thresholds. intelligent systems.
To improve monitoring effectiveness, it ought to be connected
with logging systems and DevOps platforms for cohesive data 7. CONCLUSION
gathering, thereby facilitating automated problem Database performance monitoring and analysis tools are an
identification. Instruments such as Grafana facilitate the essential attribute of contemporary IT infrastructure, which
development of real-time dashboards, whereas Zabbix and ensures stability, efficiency, and predictability of a system.
Datadog enable automated alerts to be generated when a From the built-in tool to the third-party platform, it can be
decline in performance is identified. adapted for a wide range of solutions for different tasks and
Another important feature is monitoring automation, which environments, whether for on-premises or cloud
enables prompt reaction in case of a potential failure and infrastructures.
reduces human involvement. This involves setting threshold Modern monitoring technologies keep on developing, offering
values for critical metrics; for instance, automatic notification increasingly intelligent, automated, and integrated
in case of CPU usage exceeding 80%. In addition, predictive approaches. Successful implementation will also reduce
analytics mechanisms will analyze past trends to predict issues administration costs while contributing to the development of
such as increased execution time of queries or increased load more resilient and flexible information systems that are better
on the system. able to meet the challenges presented by continuous growth in
data volume and more and more complex business processes.
Once monitoring is implemented, continuous analysis and
adaptation are necessary. Regular review of reports allows for
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