Foglight Skills 101 : On Demand

Session Date: December 3rd

Discover what’s new in Foglight for Databases 8.1 with a quick walkthrough of the release’s most impactful enhancements. This session highlights the new Workato integration for automated incident response, notifications, and cross-system reporting; Playback for rewinding dashboards to diagnose issues before, during, and after they occur; and AI Optimization for AI-driven SQL tuning that reduces manual effort. We also provide a brief overview of the upgrade process and best practices to ensure a smooth transition. Tune in to see how Foglight 8.1 helps you work faster, catch problems earlier, and streamline your database performance monitoring.

Session Date: Aug 26th

This on-demand video provides an overview of the latest Foglight for Databases release, highlighting new features like the Query Explorer for in-depth query analysis and AI Alarms for faster troubleshooting. You'll learn how these enhancements can boost your database performance monitoring, help detect issues early, and streamline your upgrade process from previous versions. Perfect for improving team productivity and maintaining smooth database operations.

Session Date: Sept. 25

Dive into this enriching session where we’ll unveil Foglight's cutting-edge features and enhancements designed to elevate your operations. Discover how these innovative tools can streamline your processes, enhance efficiency, and guarantee optimal performance throughout your entire environment.

Session Date: Oct. 23

Discover essential security enhancements and cutting-edge features that can transform your operations. Plus, we’ll equip you with effective strategies and best practices tailored for various installation types, ensuring your upgrade process is seamless and successful.

Session Date: Nov 20

You've just been handed the keys to Foglight. What do you need to do first? In this session, we’ll guide you through the critical first steps to ensure you maximize the potential of your new tool.

Session Date: May 21

Led by Quest’s own Clay Jackson, this on-demand video offers an in-depth, practical exploration of Foglight’s powerful REST API. Discover how to build, test, and deploy API-driven applications that connect directly to Foglight, enabling seamless access to critical objects, metrics, and alarms. Whether you're aiming to create custom integrations, automate reporting, or improve data visibility across your systems, this session equips you with the essential tools and insights to get started confidently.

Session Date: July 23

Join us for the second episode of our series with expert Clay Jackson to learn how to extend and customize Foglight Topology. You'll discover how to enhance monitoring by adding new objects, automate checks, and use the REST API for better insights. This session will empower you to tailor Foglight to your specific environment and monitoring needs.

Session Date: Sept 17th

The final episode of the Foglight Skills 101 series, Building Custom Dashboards for Your Extended Topology, is now available on demand. In this session, Clay Jackson shows how to pick the metrics that matter most, choose the right way to visualize them with graphs or bar charts, and keep dashboards up to date as your environment changes. He also walks through how to publish and share dashboards so your team can easily use them. It’s a practical, hands-on session designed to help you build dashboards that are useful, shareable, and easy to maintain.