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Database Observability

Database Observability

What you learned in the intro module

  • Where database monitoring fits in the observability stack
  • The two approaches: Database Observability and database integrations
  • How to choose the right approach for your database technology

What you’ll do in this module:

  • What it provides — Query-level performance, explain plans, wait events, and managed database support
  • How it works — The architecture that powers deep database visibility
  • MySQL setup — Deploy Alloy and configure Database Observability for MySQL
  • PostgreSQL setup — Deploy Alloy and configure Database Observability for PostgreSQL

Estimated time

10–15 minutes (concept slides) + 30–60 minutes (hands-on learning path)

Script

Database Observability is Grafana Cloud’s deepest approach to database monitoring. It goes beyond aggregate metrics to show you exactly which queries are slow and why.

In this module, you’ll understand what Database Observability provides, see how the architecture works, and then choose MySQL or PostgreSQL to set it up hands-on.

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