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MySQL Monitoring with PRTG

Keep a 24/7 eye on the health and performance of your MySQL databases

  • Prevent data loss with comprehensive, all-in-one database monitoring
  • Have all important SQL queries at a glance to ensure they are executed correctly
  • Avoid unplanned downtime and optimize performance with real-time alerts
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PRTG MySQL monitoring: What you will find on this page

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  • Optimize MySQL performance with PRTG
  • 4 reasons to choose PRTG as your MySQL monitoring tool
  • What MySQL observability looks like in PRTG
  • How to configure PRTG MySQL database performance monitoring in 3 easy steps
  • Explore our preconfigured PRTG sensors for database monitoring
  • MySQL Monitoring : FAQ

PRTG makes MySQL monitoring as easy as it gets

Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent slow execution times, unresponsive database servers, and other issues in your database environment.

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Optimize MySQL performance with PRTG

PRTG monitors your MySQL databases to help you ensure your applications are always available and can be accessed as quickly as possible. This helps you create a more reliable basis for the availability and performance of all your services in the tiers.

Without PRTG, if your database runs at a snail’s pace, returns errors for certain queries, or is not available at all, then the performance and quality of all applications and storage functionality dependent on that database will also suffer.

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4 reasons to choose PRTG as your MySQL monitoring tool

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Less downtime, more productivity

Everyone knows that web application that doesn’t load the stored data sets or keeps crashing all the time. PRTG lets you keep a constant eye on the availability of your MySQL database.

Reduce database downtime and immediately react to disruptions – for greater customer satisfaction and improved employee productivity.

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Concise overview of query execution

Our MySQL monitoring software also keeps an eye on other MySQL performance data. It automatically queries databases and measures the time required for establishing a connection, executing an SQL query, handling a transaction, and disconnecting.

This way, you can make sure that your website or online store, for example, run smoothly and without hiccups.

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Customizable alerts and notifications

Set custom performance thresholds, and PRTG will promptly alert you via SMS, email, Slack message, and other methods if your database is unavailable or if certain queries do not return the desired values (or return incorrect ones).

React to problems before they escalate and show your colleagues that you are always one step ahead of network issues.

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Custom reports with data you need

With PRTG, you can create custom database reports and automatically distribute them to your team. Configure the content of your reports with the data you want, and generate them "on the fly” or create them automatically.

For example, you can forward the most important website stats to the Marketing team or have the number of open tickets automatically sent to the Support team.

What MySQL observability looks like in PRTG

Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking the availability and health of your MySQL servers, including query performance. Show query execution time, disk I/O operations, uptime, latency, response time, throughput and other key performance metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot slow queries, database bottlenecks, and other performance issues.

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Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure

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Start MySQL monitoring with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.

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How to configure PRTG MySQL database performance monitoring in 3 easy steps

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Create an SQL query

Use self-defined SQL queries to monitor a variety of KPIs, such as:

  • The number of website visitors
  • Sales figures from the online store
  • Open tickets for customer support

The possibilities are virtually endless. The only requirement: You must define an appropriate SQL statement.

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Save the script to PRTG

Save your entire SQL statement in a separate query file on your hard drive in the PRTG program folder. Be sure to use the .sql file extension for the file and select the following path:

C:\Program Files (x86)\PRTG Network Monitor\Custom Sensors\sql\mysql
 

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Create a sensor in PRTG

Add a device to the PRTG device tree that represents your MySQL instance, then add a MySQL v2 sensor.

Configure the sensor by choosing the SQL file which contains your SQL statement and decide, for example, if you simply wish to monitor MySQL query execution time or if you would also like to analyze and process data table values.

Explore our preconfigured PRTG sensors for database monitoring

PRTG comes with more than 250 native sensor types for monitoring your entire on-premises, cloud, and hybrid cloud environment out of the box. Check out some examples below!

MySQL v2

The MySQL v2 sensor monitors a database on a MySQL server and executes a query. It can show the following:

  • Number of rows addressed by the query
  • Execution time of the entire request
  • Execution time of the specified query
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MySQL v2

ADO SQL v2

The ADO SQL v2 sensor monitors a database via an ActiveX Data Objects (ADO) connection and it executes an SQL query. It can show the following:

  • Number of rows that were addressed by the query
  • Execution time of the entire request (including connection buildup, query execution, transaction handling, disconnection)
  • Execution time of the specified query
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ADO SQL v2

Microsoft SQL v2

The Microsoft SQL v2 sensor monitors a database on a Microsoft SQL server and executes a query. It can show the following:

  • Number of rows addressed by the query
  • Execution time of the entire request
  • Execution time of the specified query
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Microsoft SQL v2

PostgreSQL

The PostgreSQL sensor monitors a database on a PostgreSQL server and executes a query. It can show the following:

  • Number of rows addressed by the query
  • Execution time of the entire request
  • Execution time of the specified query
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PostgreSQL

See the PRTG Manual for a list of all available sensor types.

PRTG is compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems

compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems

PRTG makes MySQL monitoring as easy as it gets

Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent slow execution times, unresponsive database servers, and other issues with your database environment.

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“We set up PRTG to read the event logs of the service. If the service is no longer able to access the database, then this information is recorded in the service’s EventLog and immediately detected by PRTG via WMI. The software then automatically triggers a script that restarts the service. The service reestablishes its connection to the database and the problem is solved.”

David Jungwirth
Austrian Red Cross

“Thanks to significant improvements in performance, the integration of all monitoring (including that of databases and SAP services) into PRTG, numerous automation options, and the consolidation of all locations into the centralized monitoring system, we have been able to greatly relieve our help desk and provide for the most reliable and comprehensive of monitoring services.”

Mirco Blöchliger
Somnitec AG

“We are currently using 4,500 sensors across the whole hospital which monitor physical servers, virtual machines, physical switches, ports, special devices such as ventilators and we also started writing some scripts which check SQL databases. So far PRTG has led to faster problem resolution, which has helped reduce downtime, made the team more efficient and, as a consequence, has freed up time for other projects.”

Uri Inbar, Director of IT
ALYN Hospital

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PRTG is set up in a matter of minutes and can be used on a wide variety of mobile devices.

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Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG MySQL monitoring solution

Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.

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MySQL Monitoring: FAQ

 

What is MySQL?

MySQL is an open-source database management system based on structured query language (SQL). Along with being available for free, MySQL has the advantage that it runs on almost all platforms. MySQL is one of the most widely used relational database systems in the world, and many dynamic websites are built around it. Along with the open source variety, there is also a commercial MySQL Enterprise edition. MySQL has a pluggable storage engine architecture that allows users to select an individual storage engine like InnoDB or MyISAM.

What is MySQL monitoring?

MySQL monitoring involves the process of tracking and analyzing the performance, health, and usage of MySQL databases to ensure they are functioning optimally. It helps database administrators and developers identify potential issues, optimize performance, and maintain the reliability and availability of the database system. Key aspects of MySQL monitoring include:

  • Monitoring performance metrics such as query performance, resource usage, cache usage, and connectivity
  • Tracking errors from MySQL log files
  • Checking database health, including uptime, replication status, and storage utilization
  • Monitoring database security, for example failed login attempts or unauthorized access
Why should I monitor my MySQL databases?

Monitoring MySQL databases is important for several reasons, for example:

  • Improved performance: Identify and resolve bottlenecks like slow queries or resource contention.
  • Increased reliability: Quickly detect and address issues to minimize downtime.
  • Scalability: Gain insights to prepare for growing workloads.
  • Proactive maintenance: Predict and mitigate issues such as disk space exhaustion or connection limits.
  • Enhanced security: Identify unauthorized access attempts or unusual behavior.
Can PRTG also monitor other databases?

Absolutely. PRTG comes with preconfigured sensors for MS SQL, Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL, and ADO SQL. For monitoring databases like IBM DB2, SAP HANA, or SAP MaxDB, you will need the product extension PRTG Database Observer.

What is a sensor in PRTG?

In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive. On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.

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