Monitor MySQL database

• Latest Dynatrace
• How-to guide
• Published Jan 20, 2026

Use Dynatrace Extension framework to extend your application observability into data acquired directly from your MySQL database layer and monitor how database server tasks impact your app.

Prerequisites

Ensure that your system meets the requirements for full feature support.

Set up the MySQL extension for monitoring

To set up and activate the extension, follow these detailed activation steps.

Feature sets

Feature sets restrict which metrics are collected when you activate the extension.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) and troubleshooting

For complete details, go to the FAQ section.