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Enables sampling of the data buffer pool

Scope

SQLMON Only

SQLMON Syntax

SET SA [MPLING] [ ON OFF ]

Parameters

ON

Specifies that SQLMON samples the data buffer pool each time a SampleIO subsystem screen is refreshed. The default value.

OFF

Specifies that SQLMON does not sample the data buffer pool. Improves the performance of SQLMON.

Description

  • It is recommended that you issue SET SAMPLING ON, perform sampling, issue SET SAMPLING OFF, and then access the SampleIO screens to view the results. You may find it easier to use the SampleIO screens when sampling is not being performed, because CPU utilization is smaller.

  • SQLMON samples the data buffer pool only when SAMPLING is ON and you access a SampleIO screen. In that case, SQLMON samples the data buffer pool 25 times during each refresh cycle.

  • The SWAPIN, SWAPOUT, and TOTALIO counters on the SampleIO screens are incremented to reflect activity during sampling. The counters are initialized to 0 when you issue SET DBENVIRONMENT. For more information, see the chapter "Troubleshooting with SQLMON."

  • When sampling is ON, the DISPLAYSAMPLES variable determines whether you see a scale or a screen when samples are collected. For more information, see the command page for SET DISPLAYSAMPLES.

sequence. First, to turn on sampling, enter

   SQLMONITOR SAMPLEIO => SET SAMPLING ON
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