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Monitor your MySQL database performance using New Relic Distribution of OpenTelemetry (NRDOT) with comprehensive insights into database metrics, query performance, and system health.
This NRDOT-based approach complements our existing On-Host Integration (OHI) by leveraging OpenTelemetry standards for database monitoring, making it easier to integrate with your existing observability stack.
How you can configure NRDOT for MySQL
Prerequisites
- A New Relic license key.
- Network connectivity between the host where you install the NRDOT Collector and your MySQL database.
- Network connectivity to New Relic OTLP endpoints documentation
- This integration is available as a part of New Relic public preview program. Check with your Organization Manager to opt in from the Previews & Trials page.
For detailed requirements, see Compatibility and prerequisites.
Install NRDOT Collector
Choose your installation path based on your infrastructure:
Find and use your data
Once your data is being collected, you can access comprehensive MySQL database monitoring through New Relic's UI.
To find your MySQL database entity in New Relic:
- Go to https://one.newrelic.com > All Capabilities > Databases.
- From the Entity type dropdown, select MySQL instance, then click Apply.
- Select your MySQL database from the list of entities.
Related documentation
Instrumentation in self-hosted environments
Learn how to set up MySQL monitoring in self-hosted environments with New Relic.
Instrumentation in RDS environments
Learn how to set up MySQL monitoring in RDS environments with New Relic.
Metrics reference
Learn about the available metrics collected by the NRDOT Collector.