Step 2: Use Database Metrics (DB Ops Console)

Navigate to:

Retail Home -> Application Navigator -> DB Ops Console -> Database Metrics

Table 23-1 Key Metrics to Watch

Metric	What It Indicates
CPU Utilization	High = heavy load; may align with performance drop
Storage Utilization	If near capacity, could be causing issues
Session Count	Spike in active sessions = concurrency issue
Execute Count	High = heavy workload; baseline expected volume
Running Statements	Indicates how many statements are using resources
Queued Statements	Indicates backlog due to contention
APEX Load Time	Perceived slowness for end users
APEX Page Events	Intensity of user interaction with APEX apps

Look at trends using 1-minute or 5-minute intervals. Spikes or sustained elevation may confirm a user-reported slowdown.