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Monitoring Guide

Monitor InterSystems IRIS data platform instances using dashboards, metrics, logs, and diagnostic reports.

Updated Feb 2, 2026
Search Tags:#performance#monitoring#troubleshooting#logging#system administration#intersystems iris
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npx skills add https://github.com/sorodriguezz/skills-objectscript --skill monitoring-guide
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Monitoring Guide
Source: https://github.com/sorodriguezz/skills-objectscript/tree/main/skills/monitoring-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sorodriguezz/skills-objectscript --skill monitoring-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance on monitoring the health, performance, and operational status of an InterSystems IRIS® data platform instance, helping users identify and resolve potential issues proactively.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • System Dashboard Monitoring: Understand key performance indicators across system performance, ECP, time, usage, errors, licensing, and task management.
  • Usage and Performance Metrics: Delve into detailed statistics on global references, routine calls, disk I/O, shared memory heap usage, and SQL activity.
  • Log Analysis: Learn how to access and interpret various log files, including alerts, initialization, journal, messages, system monitor, application errors, and the system error log.
  • Lock Management: Monitor and manage InterSystems IRIS locks to ensure proper concurrency control.
  • Diagnostic Reporting: Generate and configure diagnostic reports for in-depth system analysis and troubleshooting.

Quick Start

Use the Monitoring Guide skill to learn how to check the System Dashboard Indicators in the Management Portal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Monitoring Guide

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor InterSystems IRIS instance health and performance?▼

Monitor InterSystems IRIS instance health by checking the System Dashboard indicators in the Management Portal, which displays performance, usage, errors, licensing, and task management metrics. You can also review detailed statistics on global references, routine calls, and disk I/O.

What is the best way to troubleshoot InterSystems IRIS system errors?▼

Troubleshooting InterSystems IRIS system errors involves analyzing various log files, including alerts, initialization, journal, messages, system monitor, application errors, and the system error log. You can also generate and configure diagnostic reports for in-depth analysis.

How do I track SQL activity and disk I/O performance in InterSystems IRIS?▼

Track SQL activity and disk I/O performance in InterSystems IRIS by delving into detailed usage and performance metrics. These metrics provide statistics on global references, routine calls, shared memory heap usage, and SQL activity directly from the system dashboard.

How do I manage locks in InterSystems IRIS for concurrency control?▼

Manage InterSystems IRIS locks by monitoring and managing them through the system dashboard to ensure proper concurrency control. This involves tracking lock activity to prevent potential issues and maintain operational status across the data platform instance.

Can I generate diagnostic reports for InterSystems IRIS performance issues?▼

Yes, you can generate and configure diagnostic reports for InterSystems IRIS performance issues. These diagnostic reports provide in-depth system analysis and troubleshooting capabilities to help identify and resolve potential operational problems proactively.

What system dashboard indicators does InterSystems IRIS provide for system administration?▼

InterSystems IRIS provides system dashboard indicators for system administration covering performance, ECP, time, usage, errors, licensing, and task management. These indicators help identify and resolve potential operational issues proactively across the data platform.

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