16.7. The Snapshot Monitor
To ensure that your system is performing optimally and to examine any issues that may arise, you normally will need to take DB2 snapshots. DB2 snapshots are like taking an X-ray of the various performance indicators within the DB2 engine, and just like doctors examine X-rays, you will examine the snapshot information.
Before capturing a snapshot, first determine what data you need the database manager to gather. Table 16.4 lists the information provided by the Snapshot Monitor, the monitor switch name, and the DBM parameter. If you want any of the following special types of data to be collected, set the appropriate monitor switches.
| Group | Information Provided | Monitor Switch ... |
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