Implementing Database Monitor

Database Monitor can monitor any physical database file for changes. It can track an entire file, or, to maximize performance and efficiency, specific fields within a file. After a monitored field has changed, Database Monitor can respond by performing an action, such as sending an email notification including the change details. The following instructions guide you through the process of adding a file, selecting the field(s) you want to monitor, reviewing changes made to the file, and configuring Database Monitor to send an email notification when future changes to the file are made.

In this section you will learn how to:

  • Add a file to Database Monitor
  • Configure the file for easy accessibility later
  • Specify whether you want to use triggers or journal entries for tracking and signatures
  • Validate and activate the file to begin monitoring
  • Identify the file and view changes
  • Configure a Workflow to respond to a change by sending an email alert

While these implementation instructions explore just a few of Database Monitor's many capabilities, they offer a practical method for taking advantage of some of Database Monitor's most essential functions. The example files used for this guide are included with your Database Monitor installation. We encourage you to follow along with these steps on your own system if you would like to explore these features first-hand.

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