Db2 Database Usage Test
Monitoring the space usage of each of the databases on the Db2 UDB database server, and reporting whether any database is experiencing excessive space usage or insufficient space allocation is crucial for the performance evaluation. To monitor the space usage of all Db2 databases, and to shed light on those databases that are running short of space, eG Enterprise offers the Db2 Database Usage test.
This test auto-discovers all Db2 database instances, and for each database instance, reports the space usage. This way, the tests sheds light on those databases that are running short of space.
Target of the test : A DB2 database server
Agent deploying the test : An internal agent
Outputs of the test : One set of results for every database on the DB2 database server that is currently active
| Parameter | Description |
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Test Period |
How often should the test be executed. |
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Host |
Specify the IP address of the DB2 server in this text box. |
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Port |
Specify the port at which the target host is listening. The default port is 50000. |
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Username, Password and Confirm Password |
To monitor Db2 UDB database server, the eG agent should be configured with the credentials of a user with any of the following privileges SYSADM or SYSCTRL or SYSMAINT or SYSMON. Specify the credentials of such a user in the User and Password text boxes. Confirm the Password by retyping it in the Confirm Password text box. |
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Database |
The test uses a database on the monitored Db2 UDB server. Specify the name of the database in the Database text box. |
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Include DB |
Specify the list of databases that you wish to monitor in a comma-seperated list in the Include DB text box. By default this is set to ALL. |
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Exclude DB |
Specify the list of databases that you wish to exclude from monitoring in a comma-seperated list in the Exclude DB text box. By default this is set to NONE. |
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SSL |
If the IBM Db2 UDB being monitored is an SSL-enabled layer, then set the SSL flag to Yes. If not, then set the SSL flag to No. |
| Measurement | Description | Measurement Unit | Interpretation |
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Total allocated size |
Indicates the total amount of space allocated to this database. |
GB |
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Used size |
Indicates the amount of space that is currently used on this database. |
GB |
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Free size |
Indicates the amount of space that is currently available for use on this database. |
GB |
Ideally, the value of this measure should be high. |
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Used percentage |
Indicates the percentage of space that is being utilized on this database. |
Percent |
A value close to 100% is a cause for concern. |
