If you manage Oracle databases, you know that real-time performance monitoring is non-negotiable. While Enterprise Manager (OEM) is powerful, sometimes you need a lightweight, command-line tool that works instantly over an SSH session.

Have you run into any issues getting oratop to work on a particular Linux distro? Drop a comment below—I’d love to help troubleshoot. Happy monitoring!

That’s it! The script oratop is right there. If you can’t access GitHub, go to MOS (Doc ID 1500864.1). You’ll find a ZIP file named oratop.zip . Transfer it to your Linux server and unzip: