“One Size Fits ALL” may be acceptable when talking about thong sandals or knit caps (it’s not entirely true even then). However, it is an obvious mistake when talking about bicycles, swimwear, and all manner of measures used in administering OpenEdge databases. That said, below is a list of metrics that can provide properly fitted insight into your database’s operational status.
Is the DB up?
Okay, so it’s not a number or a statistic, but it is certainly the most critical question. Along with this, who do the users call first? Is it you or somebody else? Know who’s going to get the call, and be sure they can always answer that question!