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Monitoring the Synchronization and Backup of SQL databases

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Is it possible to monitor a task of a SQL database?

For example:

  • Synchronization of databases between headquarters and subsidiaries
  • Backing up a database (failure or success)

monitoring-database prtg sql

Created on Nov 1, 2018 7:45:50 AM by Sailaish (1) ●1

Last change on Nov 1, 2018 10:57:26 AM by Luciano Lingnau [Paessler]



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Hello Sailaish,
thank you for your inquiry.

Basically, anything that can be queried using the Structured Query Language (SQL) from the Server can be monitored with PRTG. The same goes for Synchronization or Backup Jobs. If you're able to query their status using SQL, you can monitor them with PRTG.

Here you can find some ideas:

If you're not familiar with the SQL V2 family of sensors, you might also want to have a look here:

Best Regards,
Luciano Lingnau [Paessler Support]

Created on Nov 1, 2018 10:56:30 AM by Luciano Lingnau [Paessler]



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