MicroStrategy 7 Administrator Guide

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Monitor
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Database Connection
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The Database Connection Monitor allows you to view and manage busy and
cached connections to databases.
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You can find the Database Connection Monitor for a particular project source in
the project source’s Administration hierarchy.
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The Database Connection Monitor allows you to:
• view the status of all busy and cached database connections
• delete/disconnect a connection
For instructions on completing one of the above tasks, refer to the following How
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Database Connections
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Before you begin using the Database Connection Monitor, you should:
• understand how database connectivity works
• be familiar with the database instances, database connections, and database
logins that exist in the system
• have system monitoring privileges to view database connection information
• have system administration privileges to manage database connections
For more information on the above topics, refer to the following concepts:
• Database connectivity
• Security
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