# Welcome

## What is Datasentinel?

Datasentinel is a cutting-edge platform designed to provide users with a streamlined and comprehensive visualization of their PostgreSQL environment. 

This innovative tool empowers database administrators and IT professionals by offering a suite of advanced monitoring features that ensure the optimal performance and availability of their PostgreSQL instances.

Datasentinel serves as a centralized hub that allows users to gain invaluable insights into the health and performance of their PostgreSQL databases. 

Precisely analyze the activity of your clusters, receive notifications in case of issues, and quickly identify your most resource-intensive processes, among many other essential features.

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The tool ensures seamless monitoring for PostgreSQL environments of any complexity,  from individual instances to extensive networks.
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[release-notes](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/release-notes)
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## Key Features

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[session-history](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/key-features/session-history)
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[top-queries](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/key-features/top-queries)
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[top-tables](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/key-features/top-tables)
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{% content-ref url="features/key-features/lock-explorer" %}
[lock-explorer](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/key-features/lock-explorer)
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{% content-ref url="features/key-features/cluster-and-system-metrics" %}
[cluster-and-system-metrics](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/key-features/cluster-and-system-metrics)
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[live360](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/key-features/live360)
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[reporting](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/key-features/reporting)
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[alerting](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/key-features/alerting)
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## Getting Started

### Architecture

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[architecture](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/getting-started/architecture)
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### *On-premises Installation*

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[platform](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/getting-started/installation/platform)
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[agent](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/getting-started/installation/agent)
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**OR**

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[agentless-monitoring](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/other-features/agentless-monitoring)
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## How-to Guides

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[organize-content-using-tags](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/how-to-guides/organize-content-using-tags)
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[manage-users-and-role-based-access](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/how-to-guides/manage-users-and-role-based-access)
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[monitor-high-availability-clusters](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/how-to-guides/monitor-high-availability-clusters)
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[monitor-cloud-managed-instances](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/how-to-guides/monitor-cloud-managed-instances)
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## Licensing information

Datasentinel is a commercial software solution. \
It operates on an annual subscription basis, with pricing determined by the number of PostgreSQL instances chosen. \
\&#xNAN;*An instance refers to a running PostgreSQL database cluster.* \
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This licensing structure provides flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, allowing users to monitor and analyze their clusters efficiently. \
Contact our [sales team ](mailto:sales@datasentinel.io)for more information on licensing options.