Product Overview

This section provides a comprehensive introduction to the architecture, structure, and operational concepts of dbWatch Control Center. It is designed to give new users and technical teams a clear understanding of how the product is built, how it works, and how to navigate its key components.

Explore the topics below to gain deeper insight into each aspect of the platform.

Chapters

• System Architecture
  Understand the high-level components of dbWatch Control Center, including how the Control Center server, database jobs, monitoring engines, and client interface interact.

• File Structure
  Explore the layout of the application’s files and folders, including configuration, logs, job scripts, and reporting templates.

• Network and Communications
  Learn how dbWatch communicates internally and with external systems, including port usage, client-server interaction, and firewall considerations.

• Database Operations Philosophy
  Understand the principles that guide dbWatch’s approach to scalable and secure database monitoring and management.

• Monitor Dashboards and Overview Screens
  Dive into the monitoring views that give you real-time and historical insights into database performance and status.

• Dashboards and Overview Screens
  Discover the user-facing dashboards and customizable overview pages that help DBAs prioritize and take action.

Each of these chapters provides the foundational knowledge needed to operate, configure, and scale dbWatch effectively within your environment.