# Cluster & System Metrics

Furthermore, the software captures replication metrics, overseeing aspects like replication lag, standby server well-being, and synchronization status. 

It also offers insights into background processes,  WAL operations. 

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System metrics are also collected on a minute-by-minute basis, including details about CPU usage, memory, swap, network activity, I/O operations, and file-system usage.

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These diverse metrics are presented in a user-friendly web interface, complete with interactive dashboards and comprehensive charts to facilitate thorough analysis.

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These metrics can also be used for efficient [Data Correlation](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/tips-and-hints/metric-correlation) within your dashboards.

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[metric-correlation](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/tips-and-hints/metric-correlation)
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Datasentinel also includes a smart monitoring feature that automatically detects and displays any changes in parameters

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[changed-parameters](https://docs.datasentinel.io/manual/features/other-features/changed-parameters)
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### I/O Insights

PostgreSQL 16 introduces an exciting enhancement to database monitoring and performance tuning with the [pg\_stat\_io system view.](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/monitoring-stats.html#MONITORING-PG-STAT-IO-VIEW) 

This feature provides detailed insights into the I/O behavior of PostgreSQL servers. A new dashboard has been introduced, starting from version 16, to facilitate a deeper understanding of I/O insights.

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