Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable the generation and display of active reports. Applications of the present invention include its use in embodiments of a web-based product for managing an Information Technology (IT) infrastructure although the present invention is not limited to such applications. In embodiments, an active report is an active report file comprising report data and a user interface (UI) reference to a network location of code that defines an interactive UI comprising graphical user interface (GUI) components to be rendered when displaying the report data. In embodiments, the interactive UI is defined by UI code (such as an Adobe Flash Small Web Format (SWF) file) that also defines the UI of a rich internet application (RIA). In embodiments, the UI reference may be a link designating a location to the location of the UI code on a network, such as the Internet.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for providing active session history data to users for use in database performance analysis. In various aspects, active session history data obtained from monitoring a database and/or database system over a period of time may be segmented into multiple dimensions. The segmented data may be subsequently provide and/or displayed on one or more interfaces, such as a graphical user interface, to users. The interface may visualize the dimensional ASH data in a variety of ways, such as through icons, graphs, charts, histograms, temporal delineations, treemaps, etc.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable the generation and display of active reports. Applications of the present invention include its use in embodiments of a web-based product for managing an Information Technology (IT) infrastructure although the present invention is not limited to such applications. In embodiments, an active report is an active report file comprising report data and a user interface (UI) reference to a network location of code that defines an interactive UI comprising graphical user interface (GUI) components to be rendered when displaying the report data. In embodiments, the interactive UI is defined by UI code (such as an Adobe Flash Small Web Format (SWF) file) that also defines the UI of a rich internet application (RIA). In embodiments, the UI reference may be a link designating a location to the location of the UI code on a network, such as the Internet.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable the generation and display of active reports. Applications of the present invention include its use in embodiments of a web-based product for managing an Information Technology (IT) infrastructure although the present invention is not limited to such applications. In embodiments, an active report is an active report file comprising report data and a user interface (UI) reference to a network location of code that defines an interactive UI comprising graphical user interface (GUI) components to be rendered when displaying the report data. In embodiments, the interactive UI is defined by UI code (such as an Adobe Flash Small Web Format (SWF) file) that also defines the UI of a rich internet application (RIA). In embodiments, the UI reference may be a link designating a location to the location of the UI code on a network, such as the Internet.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for providing active session history data to users for use in database performance analysis. In various aspects, active session history data obtained from monitoring a database and/or database system over a period of time may be segmented into multiple dimensions. The segmented data may be subsequently provide and/or displayed on one or more interfaces, such as a graphical user interface, to users. The interface may visualize the dimensional ASH data in a variety of ways, such as through icons, graphs, charts, histograms, temporal delineations, treemaps, etc.

Abstract: Particular embodiments generally relate to displaying database time using a treemap. A set of database time values is determined for a set of dimensions. The database time values measure performance of one or more databases by the time the database takes to respond to a request. The set of database time values is correlated to a set of cells in the treemap. A size of the cell is determined based on the database time value associated with it. For example, the database time value is correlated to an area of the cell. A layout of the set of cells is determined and the treemap is displayed using the layout. For example, the largest values of database time may be shown with the largest sized cells. This makes it easier for an administrator to review and analyze the database performance across multiple dimensions and determine problem areas affecting the performance of the one or more databases.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable the generation and display of active reports. Applications of the present invention include its use in embodiments of a web-based product for managing an Information Technology (IT) infrastructure although the present invention is not limited to such applications. In embodiments, an active report is an active report file comprising report data and a user interface (UI) reference to a network location of code that defines an interactive UI comprising graphical user interface (GUI) components to be rendered when displaying the report data. In embodiments, the interactive UI is defined by UI code (such as an Adobe Flash Small Web Format (SWF) file) that also defines the UI of a rich internet application (RIA). In embodiments, the UI reference may be a link designating a location to the location of the UI code on a network, such as the Internet.

Abstract: Particular embodiments generally relate to displaying database time using a treemap. A set of database time values is determined for a set of dimensions. The database time values measure performance of one or more databases by the time the database takes to respond to a request. The set of database time values is correlated to a set of cells in the treemap. A size of the cell is determined based on the database time value associated with it. For example, the database time value is correlated to an area of the cell. A layout of the set of cells is determined and the treemap is displayed using the layout. For example, the largest values of database time may be shown with the largest sized cells. This makes it easier for an administrator to review and analyze the database performance across multiple dimensions and determine problem areas affecting the performance of the one or more databases.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for diagnosing database performance problems using a plurality of wait classes is provided. A set of statistical data that describes current activity within a database system is periodically retrieved. The set of statistical data may include information about the current activity of each user session connected to the database system. Thereafter, a set of cumulative statistical data that describes activity in the database system over a period of time is updated to reflect the retrieved set of statistical data. The set of cumulative statistical data includes statistics associated with each of a plurality of wait classes. A graphical user interface that displays the set of cumulative statistical data may be presented to a user. The graphical user interface allows the user to quickly ascertain the nature of the database performance problems by providing a view of the set of cumulative statistical data.

Abstract: An intelligent database infrastructure wherein the management of all database components is performed by and within the database itself by integrating management of various components with a central management control. Each individual database component, as well as the central management control, is self-managing. A central management control module integrates and interacts with the various database components. The database is configured to automatically tune to varying workloads and configurations, correct or alert about bad conditions, and advise on ways to improve overall system performance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for diagnosing database performance problems using a plurality of wait classes is provided. A set of statistical data that describes current activity within a database system is periodically retrieved. The set of statistical data may include information about the current activity of each user session connected to the database system. Thereafter, a set of cumulative statistical data that describes activity in the database system over a period of time is updated to reflect the retrieved set of statistical data. The set of cumulative statistical data includes statistics associated with each of a plurality of wait classes. A graphical user interface that displays the set of cumulative statistical data may be presented to a user. The graphical user interface allows the user to quickly ascertain the nature of the database performance problems by providing a view of the set of cumulative statistical data.

Abstract: An intelligent database infrastructure wherein the management of all database components is performed by and within the database itself by integrating management of various components with a central management control. Each individual database component, as well as the central management control, is self-managing. A central management control module integrates and interacts with the various database components. The database is configured to automatically tune to varying workloads and configurations, correct or alert about bad conditions, and advise on ways to improve overall system performance.