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SQL_Query Test Parameters

Measures SQL query response time for a properly formatted SQL query. Standard JDBC drivers are included for the most commonly used databases: DB2, Microsoft, Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, PostgreSQL. If the database is not operating, the test returns with status of FAIL. Otherwise, the test displays the amount of time required to perform the show table query.

Note: This monitor is separate from monitoring the internal metrics of databases, which is done using WMI or SNMP.

Credential/Configuration Settings

Entered with the specific test. The username you specify must have permission to remotely access the database.

Test Parameters

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Field

Description

Test Name

Enter/modify the name of the test.

Interval

Use the drop-down menu to specify the interval at which Traverse executes the test.

Thresholds (warn/critical)

Enter/modify the threshold levels that cause the test to change to (a state of) Warning or Critical, respectively.

Units

Set to "sec" (seconds) by default.

Action Profile

Use the drop-down menu to select an action profile for the test. See Administrator Configured Action Profiles and Thresholds for more information.

Database

Enter the name of the database against which you are executing the test.

Username

Enter your SQL username.

Password

Enter your SQL password.

Driver Class

Select the SQL database against which you are executing the test.

Port

Enter the port. For example, enter 3306 if you are executing the test against a MySQL database

Parameter 1

Enter a parameter.

Parameter 2

Enter a parameter.

Parameter 3

Enter a parameter.

Query