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Overview

The Database Performance Agent is a sophisticated tool designed to analyze and interpret your database metrics, providing expert advice on performance optimization. This agent is part of the Alerty AI suite, offering comprehensive monitoring and analysis solutions for developers and businesses.

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Tutorial Video

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Features

  • Automated database performance analysis
  • Expert interpretation of metrics
  • Customizable run frequency
  • Detailed performance reports with actionable insights
  • Support for various database types (e.g., Supabase, PostgreSQL)

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Setting Up an Agent

  1. Navigate to the Database Performance Agent section in your Alerty dashboard
  2. Click “Add Agent”
  3. Fill in the following details:

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Database

Select the database you want to monitor from your inventory. For example:

  • rjppqaaoinndpoysuhec (Supabase)
  • Your PostgreSQL database name

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Agent Run Frequency

Choose how often the agent should run:

  • Manual
  • Hourly
  • Daily
  • Weekly

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Agent Name

Give your agent a descriptive name, such as “Supabase Agent” or “Postgres Performance Monitor”

  1. Click “Create & Run Agent” to start the analysis

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Viewing Results

After the agent runs, you can view the results in the Alerty dashboard. The performance report will include:

  • Summary of database performance
  • Detailed analysis of key metrics (e.g., CPU Usage, Memory Usage, I/O Operations)
  • Visual representations of data (charts, graphs)
  • Expert interpretation of the data
  • Actionable advice for optimization

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Example Report Section: CPU Usage Analysis

Analyzing the CPU utilization dataset reveals intriguing insights into the system's performance over a specific timeframe:

1. Dramatic Fluctuations: The data exhibits significant fluctuations in CPU utilization, particularly notable with values jumping from about 14% to just over 20% during the observation period. However, numerous entries showcase near-zero values, indicating potential downtime or inactive CPU state, which raises questions about workload distribution.

2. System Down Moments: Several negative values appear in the dataset, suggesting possible errors or anomalies in the data collection process or the CPU's functioning. Ignoring these, the majority of positive values cluster around minimal utilization, emphasizing either efficient idle states or low operational demand.

3. Peak Utilization Times: A standout observation occurs at 14:00 on July 24, registering a sharp increase to approximately 20%. This peak could relate to scheduled tasks, maintenance, or sudden load spikes, meriting further exploration to understand operational patterns and resource allocation.

These insights suggest a need for monitoring mechanisms and resource management strategies to optimize CPU performance and efficiency.

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Use Cases

  1. Performance Optimization

    • Identify bottlenecks in database performance
    • Receive expert advice on how to optimize queries and resource allocation

  2. Capacity Planning

    • Monitor resource usage trends over time
    • Make informed decisions about when to scale your database

  3. Troubleshooting

    • Quickly identify the root cause of performance issues
    • Get actionable advice on how to resolve problems

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Best Practices

  1. Run the agent regularly to establish baseline performance metrics
  2. Pay attention to trends and sudden changes in performance
  3. Implement the agent’s recommendations and monitor the impact
  4. Use the insights to inform your database management and optimization strategies

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Troubleshooting

  • If you’re not seeing expected metrics, check your database connection settings
  • Ensure that your database permissions allow for performance metric collection
  • For persistent issues, check the Alerty documentation or reach out to support

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Support

For any questions or issues, please join our community on Discord or refer to our documentation.

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About Alerty

Alerty is an AI-powered monitoring and analysis tool designed specifically for developers. It offers features like auto-detection of cloud resources, intelligent monitoring, comprehensive analytics, and real-time alerts. To learn more about Alerty and its other features, visit https://alerty.ai.