Question 1

What is LAB256?

Accepted Answer

LAB256 is a desktop monitoring tool for Oracle and PostgreSQL with 1-second Active Session History, no agent on the server, and an encrypted local history of up to a year.

Question 2

Does LAB256 require agents installed on the database server?

Accepted Answer

No. LAB256 connects over JDBC with a read-only user; nothing is installed on the database server.

Question 3

Which database versions are supported?

Accepted Answer

Oracle Database 12c, 18c, 19c, 21c and 23ai (including RAC and Data Guard), and PostgreSQL 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.

Question 4

How is it billed?

Accepted Answer

Per machine running LAB256, in US dollars. Professional is a yearly licence for 1 machine (US$ 199); Enterprise covers up to 5 machines (US$ 249). The 30-day trial asks for no card.