CPU Drill-Down Feature in Database Health Monitor

CPU Drill-Down Feature in Database Health Monitor

A powerful capability has arrived in Database Health Monitor, making CPU troubleshooting faster and more intuitive. For years, DBAs relied on two separate views: CPU by Database and CPU by Query. Each provided insight, but there was no direct connection between them. That changes now.

The Problem: Lack of Context

The CPU by Database report showed which database used the most CPU, but not why. CPU by Query listed top offenders without showing their database. DBAs had to manually correlate the data.

The Solution: One-Click Drill-Down

Now, click directly from the CPU by Database report to the associated CPU by Query report. This instantly reveals the exact queries causing CPU pressure in that database.

Why It Matters

This enhancement provides major efficiency gains. Follow a clear path: high CPU database to specific queries to targeted tuning. It saves hours during performance investigations.

A Real Example

On a test server, DatabaseHealthHistory was the top CPU consumer. One click revealed the exact queries driving the usage, enabling fast root-cause analysis.

Try It Today

Download the latest Database Health Monitor at http://DatabaseHealth.com and explore the CPU drill-down feature.

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