Bloor Research: Database Performance Management - The Importance of Time-Based Analysis

Overview

The only performance that matters in a computer system is how long it takes to respond to a users request for information. The only sensible way to monitor the performance of a system is to measure the amount of time it takes to respond to those requests.

This paper, written by internationally recognized firm Bloor Research, explains that counting the number of times things occur is outdated and that a time-based approach is not only more intuitive but is also more effective in monitoring and identifying root cause. The paper also highlights Confio's Ignite software as an excellent example of a practical solution using this method.