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Efficient database performance is the backbone of any enterprise application, and it’s not any different for 3DEXPERIENCE. As a collaborative platform powering product lifecycle management (PLM) and design workflows, 3DEXPERIENCE depends heavily on databases like Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) and Oracle for smooth operations. Recognizing the critical nature of these databases, 3DXLens by Minutus Computing offers an advanced monitoring solution tailored to ensure database health and peak performance.

In this blog, we’ll explore how 3DXLens’ database monitoring capabilities empower administrators to proactively identify and resolve issues, optimize performance, and maintain system stability.

Why Monitor Databases for 3DEXPERIENCE?

Databases are the lifeline for managing and retrieving data in the 3DEXPERIENCE ecosystem. Poorly performing databases can lead to slower workflows, unresponsive applications, and productivity losses. Key challenges include:

  • High query execution times
  • Lock contention affecting concurrent users
  • Database waits causing bottlenecks
  • Resource exhaustion (e.g., CPU, memory, and I/O issues)

3DXLens opens up door into such database insights, ensuring your 3DEXPERIENCE platform runs seamlessly.

How 3DXLens helps to counter challenges?

Real-Time Performance Metrics

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3DXLens provides real-time monitoring of critical database metrics, such as:

  • CPU utilization: Tracks the processing power used by database operations.
  • Memory usage: Ensures adequate resources for query execution and caching.
  • Disk I/O rates: Monitors read/write operations to prevent storage bottlenecks.
  • Index Fragmentation: Insights on fragmentation and helping Index performance.
  • Buffer Cache: A high hit ratio indicates efficient memory utilization, reducing expensive disk I/O.
Top Query Analysis
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Inefficient queries can consume significant resources, impacting overall performance. 3DXLens identifies:

  • Top resource-consuming queries: Displays queries using the most CPU, memory, or disk I/O.
  • Execution frequency: Highlights repetitive queries that could benefit from optimization.
  • Query execution times: Pinpoints slow queries causing delays.

By analyzing this data, administrators can optimize SQL code, indexes, or caching strategies.

Waits and Blocking Analysis

Database waits and locks often hinder 3DEXPERIENCE workflows. 3DXLens enables detailed tracking of:

  • Wait types: Identifies common wait events, such as I/O waits, network delays, and log file waits.
  • Blocked sessions: Detects and resolves blocking issues caused by competing processes.
  • Deadlocks: Captures deadlock occurrences with details on the involved processes.
Historical Data Analysis

3DXLens stores historical performance data, enabling teams to:

  • Identify recurring issues and trends over time.
  • Correlate performance dips with specific events (e.g., maintenance tasks or user activity spikes).
  • Generate reports for audits, capacity planning, and performance reviews.
Alerts and Notifications

Proactive monitoring is incomplete without timely alerts. 3DXLens supports:

  • Threshold-based alerts for critical metrics like query time, resource usage, and waits.
  • Customizable notifications via email, SMS, or integration with ITSM tools like Invicta, ServiceNow.
  • Automated escalation workflows for unresolved issues.

3DXLens and database Locks…

Database Locks ensure data consistency and integrity when multiple processes or users attempt to read, write, or modify data simultaneously. While locks are essential for maintaining database accuracy, improper management can lead to performance bottlenecks and system inefficiencies.

3DXLens provides information and dashboards with…

  • Lock types and statuses.
  • Blocking and deadlock situations.
  • Resource utilization caused by locks.

The best part is 3DXLens is highly flexible and customizable to build your own metrics. Minutus team can customize monitoring to bring the customer needed metrics on dashboards.

How 3DXLens Simplifies 3DEXPERIENCE Database Management

User-Friendly Dashboards

3DXLens’ dashboards are designed to present complex metrics in a comprehensible format, allowing administrators to:

  • Drill down into specific metrics.
  • Compare database performance across time periods.
  • Export data for further analysis.
Integration with 3DEXPERIENCE

3DXLens seamlessly integrates with 3DEXPERIENCE, linking database performance insights to application behavior. This holistic approach enables faster root-cause analysis and resolution.

Dassault Systems provides a powerful tool, which can be very helpful to go thru various metrics and data analysis it can provide. Minutus computing can work with customer to enable tool for more information.

  • Database Specific integrations to Analyze 3DEXPERIENCE DB…
    • Oracle AWR report can be another application that can give good insights on Oracle DBs. Minutus team can customize the monitoring to include those in your dashboard and run them periodically.
    • SQL Server side tracing or profiler can be used for more information on SQL Server and can be integrated with 3DXLens.

Conclusion

3DXLens stands out as a powerful ally for administrators managing the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. With its comprehensive monitoring of MSSQL and Oracle databases, it ensures optimal performance, minimizes downtime, and enhances user productivity. From top query analysis to lock management, 3DXLens equips IT teams with the insights they need to keep their databases—and their businesses—running smoothly.

Ready to elevate your database performance? Experience the power of 3DXLens and unlock the full potential of your 3DEXPERIENCE platform! Connect with us at sales@minutuscomputing.com