• Navigate to the "Devices" tab and click "Add Device".
• Enter the IP address or hostname of the database server you want to monitor.
• Provide authentication credentials (e.g., database username and password) for accessing the database server.
• PRTG will automatically discover available sensors for database server monitoring.

Configuring Database Server Monitoring Sensors:

• Select the appropriate database server monitoring sensor (e.g., SQL v2 Sensor, MySQL Sensor).
• Configure sensor settings such as monitoring interval, query timeout, and authentication details.
• Define specific database server parameters to monitor, such as CPU usage, memory usage, disk I/O, and query execution times.

Dashboard Customization:

• Customize the dashboard to display database server performance metrics and query times.
• Add widgets for real-time and historical data visualization.
• Arrange the layout for easy monitoring of database server performance and query performance.

Setting Up Alerts:

• Configure alerts for database server performance issues or query timeouts.
• Define thresholds for acceptable performance levels, such as CPU usage, memory usage, and query execution times.
• Choose notification methods (email, SMS) for alerts to ensure timely awareness of database server issues.

Historical Data Analysis:

• Analyze historical data to identify trends in database server performance and query times.
• Generate reports to gain insights into database server uptime, resource utilization, and query performance over time.
• Compare data across different database servers or time periods for performance evaluation and troubleshooting.

Performance Optimization:

• Use performance data to optimize database server performance and query execution times.
• Identify potential bottlenecks or issues affecting database server efficiency.
• Take proactive measures to optimize database configurations, query optimization, and indexing strategies.

Integration and Automation:

• Integrate PRTG with other systems for enhanced functionality.
• Automate monitoring tasks such as alert acknowledgments and remediation actions.
• Leverage third-party integrations for advanced analysis and reporting of database server performance and query times.

Maintenance and Updates:

• Keep PRTG updated to access the latest features and security patches.
• Monitor PRTG health for optimal performance.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks like database cleanup and sensor optimization.

By following these steps, you can effectively track database server performance and query times using PRTG Network Monitor, ensuring that your database systems operate efficiently and queries are executed within acceptable timeframes.