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Table: aws_rds_db_instance_metric_connections_hourly - Query AWS RDS DB Instance Metrics using SQL

The AWS RDS DB Instance Metrics is a service that allows you to monitor database instances. It provides key metrics related to connections, which are computed on an hourly basis, helping you understand the usage and performance of your databases. These metrics can be queried using SQL, enabling easy integration with existing monitoring systems or custom analysis.

Table Usage Guide

The aws_rds_db_instance_metric_connections_hourly table in Steampipe provides you with information about the connection metrics for each DB instance in your Amazon RDS environment, aggregated on an hourly basis. This table allows you, as a DevOps engineer, database administrator, or other technical professional, to query connection-specific details, including the number of connections, the time of the connections, and associated metadata. You can utilize this table to gather insights on connection patterns, such as peak connection times, connection durations, and more. The schema outlines the various attributes of the DB instance connection metrics for you, including the timestamp, maximum and minimum number of connections, and the sample count.

The aws_rds_db_instance_metric_connections_hourly table provides you with metric statistics at 1 hour intervals for the most recent 60 days.

Examples

Basic info

Explore the performance of your AWS RDS instances by examining the minimum, maximum, and average hourly connection metrics. This allows you to identify patterns and potential issues, ensuring optimal performance and resource allocation.

select
db_instance_identifier,
timestamp,
minimum,
maximum,
average,
sample_count
from
aws_rds_db_instance_metric_connections_hourly
order by
db_instance_identifier,
timestamp;
select
db_instance_identifier,
timestamp,
minimum,
maximum,
average,
sample_count
from
aws_rds_db_instance_metric_connections_hourly
order by
db_instance_identifier,
timestamp;

Intervals averaging over 100 connections

This example helps you identify instances in your AWS RDS database where the average number of connections exceeds 100 in an hour. It's useful for monitoring heavy traffic periods and potential performance issues in your database.

select
db_instance_identifier,
timestamp,
minimum,
maximum,
average,
sample_count
from
aws_rds_db_instance_metric_connections_hourly
where
average > 100
order by
db_instance_identifier,
timestamp;
select
db_instance_identifier,
timestamp,
minimum,
maximum,
average,
sample_count
from
aws_rds_db_instance_metric_connections_hourly
where
average > 100
order by
db_instance_identifier,
timestamp;

Schema for aws_rds_db_instance_metric_connections_hourly

NameTypeOperatorsDescription
_ctxjsonbSteampipe context in JSON form, e.g. connection_name.
account_idtextThe AWS Account ID in which the resource is located.
averagedouble precisionThe average of the metric values that correspond to the data point.
db_instance_identifiertextThe friendly name to identify the DB Instance.
maximumdouble precisionThe maximum metric value for the data point.
metric_nametextThe name of the metric.
minimumdouble precisionThe minimum metric value for the data point.
namespacetextThe metric namespace.
partitiontextThe AWS partition in which the resource is located (aws, aws-cn, or aws-us-gov).
regiontextThe AWS Region in which the resource is located.
sample_countdouble precisionThe number of metric values that contributed to the aggregate value of this data point.
sumdouble precisionThe sum of the metric values for the data point.
timestamptimestamp with time zoneThe time stamp used for the data point.
unittextThe standard unit for the data point.

Export

This table is available as a standalone Exporter CLI. Steampipe exporters are stand-alone binaries that allow you to extract data using Steampipe plugins without a database.

You can download the tarball for your platform from the Releases page, but it is simplest to install them with the steampipe_export_installer.sh script:

/bin/sh -c "$(curl -fsSL https://steampipe.io/install/export.sh)" -- aws

You can pass the configuration to the command with the --config argument:

steampipe_export_aws --config '<your_config>' aws_rds_db_instance_metric_connections_hourly