Deeper database performance insights for Instana Observability users

DBmarlin can now be purchased directly through IBM Passport Advantage. This makes it easier for Instana Observability clients to add detailed database performance monitoring that not only shows when something is slow, but also why it’s happening and how to fix it.

A Stronger Monitoring Stack

IBM Instana helps teams detect when application or database performance drops. DBmarlin explains the cause. Together, they offer a complete view of system health, from application metrics to query-level analysis.

Instana handles real-time detection across complex environments. DBmarlin captures query performance, tracks changes, and compares historical data to help teams pinpoint the root of the problem with less effort.

Solve Issues with More Confidence

With DBmarlin, you can go beyond symptom detection and get to the root cause faster. Whether it’s a change in the schema, a new release from CI/CD, or a spike in load, the platform shows exactly what changed and what impact it had. This shortens the feedback loop and helps you move from triage to solution quickly.

Improve Performance and Control Costs

Efficient databases don’t just run faster, they also use fewer resources. That translates to lower infrastructure costs and fewer performance-related escalations. DBmarlin helps teams spot inefficient queries and fix them before they affect users or budgets.

Broad Compatibility

DBmarlin supports cloud-hosted and self-hosted environments, including major DBaaS platforms. It works across a wide range of database technologies, including IBM Db2 LUW, IBM Db2 Warehouse, IBM Informix, SAP ASE (Sybase), Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and CockroachDB. This gives teams a consistent view of database performance across their entire estate.

Built for More Than DBAs (Database Administrators)

DBmarlin is designed to support engineers, DevOps teams, and release managers, as well as database administrators. The platform automatically tracks schema changes, monitors performance trends, and includes an AI assistant that surfaces useful insights in plain language. It also integrates with CI/CD tools so you can link code changes to database impact.

Instana shows when performance issues happen. DBmarlin shows why they happen and how to resolve them. Together, they give you the visibility and speed you need to manage performance and drive efficiency.

Available Now Through IBM

You can now purchase DBmarlin through IBM Passport Advantage under offering ID 5900-BS3. This simplifies the licensing and ordering process for IBM clients already using Instana Observability. For details about part numbers and availability in your region, contact your IBM representative or business partner.

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