MySQL service monitoring

Last published : Sep 22, 2026
The NetScaler appliance has one built-in monitor that can be used to monitor MySQL services: the MySQL monitor. It periodically checks the MySQL service to which it is bound by sending a search query to it. If the search is successful, the service is marked UP. If the MySQL server does not respond or the search fails, a failure message is sent to the MySQL monitor, and the service is marked DOWN.
Note: Monitor probes originate from the NSIP address.
Parameter Specifies
database Database that is used for the MySQL monitor.
sqlQuery SQL query that is used for the MySQL monitor.
To configure a built-in MySQL monitor, see Configuring Monitors in a Load Balancing Setup.
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To configure MySQL monitors by using CLI

Type the following command:
add lb monitor <monitorName> <type> -scriptName <string> -scriptArgs <string>
Example:
add lb monitor mysql1 USER -scriptName nsmysql.pl -scriptArgs "database=cloud;user=cloud;password=password;query=show tables from cloud"