Checking whether database monitor is running or not -- MIDRANGE-L

Subject: Checking whether database monitor is running or not
From: Michael Quigley <MichaelQuigley@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:21:17 +0000
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We're doing some monitoring of database connections. The process works well except for when we IPL the system to apply PTFs, etc.-i.e., the system shuts down and stops the DB monitor. The system IPLs and the monitor is no longer running.

Is there a way I can check to see if the monitor is running or is my only option to include a STRDBMON command in the QSTRUPPGM routine?

Thanks,
Michael Quigley
Computer Services
www.TheWay.org<http://www.TheWay.org>

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Re: Checking whether database monitor is running or not , Jim Oberholtzer
Re: Checking whether database monitor is running or not , Rob Berendt

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