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The figure below shows the structure of the Dashboard tab.

Figure 4- 1 Dashboard tab structure

About the Main area in the Dashboard tab

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The table below shows the information displayed in the Instance table.

Table 4- 1 Instance table

ColumnDescription
InstanceName of the instance.
In SybaseBreakdown of In Sybase duration of the instance during the selected time frame.
Statement ExecutionsTotal statement executions during the selected time frame.
SessionsTotal number of sessions during the selected time frame.
Replication in SybaseTotal in Sybase resulting from the replication program in the selected time frame.
RepAgent CmdsNumber of Commands sent to replication by the selected ASE in the selected time frame.
Outbound BacklogNumber of commands delayed in the outbound processing phase in the selected time frame. This column is calculated as follows: sum (SQMR Cmds Read - SQM Cmds Written).

About the Instance Details area in the Dashboard tab

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All items in this display launch the Activity tab with an instance or Precise for Sybase Tier context. The table below describes the information displayed in the Overall tab.

Table 4- 2 General instance data

General Instance DataDescription
In SybaseDisplays a breakdown of the total In Sybase duration over time, for the selected instance during the selected time frame, into states such as, Using CPU, I/O Wait, Lock Wait, and so on.
LoadDisplays the total number of sessions over time, for the selected instance during the selected time frame.
Response TimeDisplays the average response time over time, for the selected instance during the selected time frame.

Observing top resource-consuming databases, programs and batches

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All entities in this display launch the Activity tab, in-context of an instance or Tier. The table below describes the information displayed in the Databases table.

Table 4- 3 Databases table

ColumnDescription
DatabaseDisplays the names of the top resource-consuming databases.
SessionsDisplays the total number of sessions opened, during the selected time frame.
In Sybase

Displays the resource consumption of the database broken down into states such as, Using CPU, I/O Wait, and Lock Wait states.

Click the respective icons to display the data in this column in a stacked graph or numerical format.

The table below describes the information displayed in the Programs table.

Table 4-4 Programs table

ColumnDescription
ProgramDisplays the names of the top resource-consuming programs.
SessionsDisplays the total number of sessions opened, during the selected time frame.
In Sybase

Displays the resource consumption of the program broken down into states such as, Using CPU, I/O Wait, and Lock Wait states.

Click the respective icons to display the data in this column in a stacked graph or numerical format.

The table below describes the information displayed in the Batches table.

Table 4- 5 CMDBatches table

ColumnDescription
BatchDisplays the IDs of the top resource-consuming batches.
Duration (Avg)Displays the average duration of the batch, during the selected time frame.
In Sybase

Displays the resource consumption of the database broken down into states such as, Using CPU, I/O Wait, and Lock Wait states.

Click the respective icons to display the data in this column in a stacked graph or numerical format.

Examining Replication for an instance

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The table below describes the information displayed in the Replication tab.

Table 4- 6 Replication graphs

Statistical DataDescription
Total In_Sybase vs. Replication activity (outbound)Displays the total In_Sybase of the instance versus the In_Sybase resulting from replication activity in the selected time frame. The In_Sybase resulting from replication activity is displayed as a stack bar which represents the various states. This graph can give an indication of how much the replication activity is taking out of the entire instance activity. In addition, you can see a change in the activity trend. You can click on the graph title to launch to the Activity tab to see more details regarding the activity resulting from replication.
Outbound Load

Displays counters related to outbound processing that can indicate latency in one of the outbound components during the selected time frame. The following counters are displayed in this graph:

  • SQM Cmds Written
  • SQMR Cmds Read
  • DSIE Cmds Read
  • DSIE Cmds Applied

Clicking the graph title launches the Statistics tab, allowing further investigation.

Inbound Load

Displays the number of commands sent by the selected ASE for replication during the selected time frame.

  • RepAgent Cmds Sent

Clicking the graph title launches the Statistics tab, allowing further investigation.

Examining statistics for an instance

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All items in this display launch the Statistics tab with an Instance or Precise for Sybase Tier context. The table below describes the information displayed in the Statistics tab.

Table 4- 7 Instance statistics

Statistical DataDescription
Engine utilizationDisplays the Engine utilization for the selected instance during the selected time frame.
Committed transactionsDisplays the number of committed transactions during the selected time frame.
Connections openedDisplays number of connections opened during the selected time frame.

Observing top resource-consuming entities

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The table below describes the information displayed in the Machines table.

Table 4- 8 Machines table

ColumnDescription
MachineThe names of the top resource-consuming machines.
SessionsTotal number of sessions opened during the selected time frame.
In SybaseThe resource consumption of the machine broken down into states such as, Using CPU, I/O Wait, and Lock Wait states. Click the respective icons to display the data in this column in a stacked graph or numerical format.

The table below describes the information displayed in the Logins table.

Table 4- 9 Logins table

ColumnDescription
LoginThe names of the top resource-consuming logins.
SessionsTotal number of sessions opened during the selected time frame.
In SybaseThe resource consumption of the login, broken down into states such as, Using CPU, I/O Wait, and Lock Wait states. Click the respective icons to display the data in this column in a stacked graph or numerical format.

The table below describes the information displayed in the Users table.

Table 4- 10 Users table

ColumnDescription
UserThe names of the top resource-consuming users.
SessionsTotal number of sessions opened during the selected time frame.
In SybaseThe resource consumption of the user, broken down into states such as, Using CPU, I/O Wait, and Lock Wait states. Click the respective icons to display the data in this column in a stacked graph or numerical format.

Observing your system's current activity

The Current tab displays the overall activity and active sessions that occurred within the last minute for the selected instance. All items in this display launch the Current tab, in the context of an instance. The table below describes the information displayed in the Sessions Activity area.

Table 4- 11 Sessions activity

ItemDescription
SessionsTotal number of sessions connected to the selected instance.
Active SessionsTotal number of sessions currently active.
Locked SessionsTotal number of locked sessions.

The table below describes the information displayed in the Current Activity graphs

Table 4- 12 Current activity graphs

ItemDescription
Overall Activity (Last Minute)Provides a graphical display of the overall activity that occurred within the last minute, for the selected instance, broken down into the following states: Waitfor command, Synchronized Wait, Other Wait, Request Wait and In Sybase.
In Sybase (Last Minute)Provides a graphical display of In Sybase activity that occurred within the last minute, for the selected instance, broken down into states, such as, Using CPU, I/O Wait, and Lock Wait.

The table below displays a list of all the active sessions that occurred within the last minute, for the selected instance.

Table 4- 13 Active sessions (Last minute)

ItemDescription
IconRepresents the current session's state (such as, Lock Wait, Request Wait).
SPIDThe session ID.
ProgramThe name of the program that opened the session.
State In SybaseThe current state of the session.

Total In Sybase entities for the session, occurring within the last minute, broken down into states (such as, Using CPU, I/O Wait, and Lock Wait).

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HowtheDashboardtabcanhelpyouidentifyperformanceproblems
HowtheDashboardtabcanhelpyouidentifyperformanceproblems
How the Dashboard tab can help you identify performance problems

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  1. Select the Current tab in the Instance Details area to view all the active sessions and an In Sybase breakdown into states, such as, Using CPU, I/O Wait, and Lock Wait.
  2. Launch the Current tab to view additional information on the current sessions.

 

 

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