Frequently Asked Questions

General

Does dbaBrain store my data?

dbaBrain stores database metadata and metrics only. We never SELECT from your application tables. We do not store your row data, user data, or business data. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Is dbaBrain read-only?

Yes. dbaBrain uses a monitoring user with pg_monitor privileges, which is read-only. Sage may suggest SQL commands to run (like pg_terminate_backend), but it never executes them automatically without your approval.

Does Sage send my data to OpenAI/Anthropic?

Sage sends database metadata (metric values, configuration parameters, query text) to the AI provider for analysis. Row-level data from your tables is never sent. The AI provider does not use your data for training.

Technical

How often does dbaBrain collect metrics?

By default, metrics are collected every 15 seconds for real-time monitoring. Historical snapshots are stored every 5 minutes. These intervals are configurable on Enterprise plans.

Does dbaBrain affect database performance?

Minimal impact. The queries dbaBrain runs against pg_stat_* views are lightweight read-only operations. In our testing, the overhead is less than 0.1% CPU on the database server.

Can I monitor multiple databases?

Yes. Free tier supports 1 database. Pro supports unlimited databases. Each database has its own dashboard, health score, and Sage context.

Can I self-host dbaBrain?

Enterprise plan includes an on-prem deployment option. Contact sales@dbabrain.ai for details.