Foglight Skills 101 Series (EST)

Time: 1:00 PM EST
Location: Microsoft Teams Townhall

Join us for a demonstration on leveraging Quest Foglight to optimize SQL Server environments. Evaluating performance deviation over time is one of the hardest tasks in database management. SQL Server often requires advanced monitoring tools like Foglight to maintain high performance and availability. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of several Foglight features that will quickly help you find the issue and assist you in fixing it. 

Topics that will be discussed include: 

• Utilize Query Insights, adaptive baseline monitoring and change control to focus on the most time-consuming database queries.
• Quickly identify inefficient operations by reviewing key metrics and query execution plans.
• Learn how to effectively use wait types to quickly identify bottlenecks and gain insights on the best tuning approach.

Speaker: Janis Griffin

Time: 1:00 PM EST
Location: Microsoft Teams Townhall

Join us for an informative session where we will explore the robust capabilities of Foglight's comprehensive REST API, designed to facilitate programmatic access to essential objects, metrics, and alarms. Learn how to build, test, and implement applications that connect with Foglight to extract vital data for integration with other processes. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your data management landscape and unlock the full potential of your Foglight environment!

Topics that will be discussed include:

• Explore API Capabilities: Uncover the full potential of Foglight's API.
• Live Demo with Postman: See the API in action with a hands-on demonstration.
• Python Integration: Learn how to extract and report data using the Python.
• Real-world Applications: Discover practical use cases and implementation strategies.

Speaker: Clay Jackson

Time: 1:00 PM EST
Location: Microsoft Teams Townhall

Unlock the full potential of Foglight Topology and elevate your monitoring experience! Imagine having the power to seamlessly extend your existing Foglight objects or introduce entirely new ones tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're keen on ensuring your servers are backed up routinely or keeping a close eye on CPU temperatures, this session is your gateway to mastering it all.

Topics that will be discussed include:

• Extend existing Foglight objects to add new metrics
• Add new objects to be monitored
• Collect and store metrics using the REST API

Speaker: Clay Jackson