Logs and Query Optimization

As a database administrator, logs are your primary tool for understanding application behavior, improving query efficiency, and maintaining security.

In this module, you will learn how to use query logs and security logs to monitor database activity, identify slow queries, troubleshoot errors, and audit access patterns.

You will learn how to:

• Access and navigate the logs interface
• Filter queries by status, duration, user, and application
• Analyze query patterns using the Summary and Details tabs
• Identify and troubleshoot slow-running queries
• Monitor authentication and authorization events
• Use security logs for auditing and compliance