The MySQL Enterprise Monitor is a collection of components that work together to monitor and help administer your MySQL server installations. This service includes server management agents, advisors, and a central MySQL Enterprise Service Manager, all working in tandem with the MySQL Enterprise to keep your MySQL servers secure and up to date. All of this is controlled through the MySQL Enterprise Dashboard — a lightweight web-based interface that gives you complete control of your MySQL servers from any location.

Figure 15.1. MySQL Enterprise Monitor Architecture

The service is made up of a number of components, including the Monitor Agent (MySQL Enterprise Monitor Agent), the Service Manager (MySQL Enterprise Service Manager), the Enterprise Dashboard, the Repository and the Advisors.