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Feature overview
Caché Monitor was described as a development tool for InterSystems Caché that combines database tools with a SQL editor. SQL DATA LENS continues the successor path for InterSystems IRIS and Caché work.
Main feature areas
Server Navigator
Manage database server connections, organise connections into groups and navigate InterSystems-specific structures.
SQL Editor
Work with syntax colouring, query execution, scripts and result handling for database productivity.
Namespace navigation
Browse InterSystems namespaces without forcing users to remember or manually configure every namespace.
Global Browser
Explore global structures and nodes where supported by the product edition and database connection.
Class Navigator
Navigate and work with InterSystems class structures in product workflows that support this feature.
Database diagrams
Visualise tables, relationships and structures to support documentation and analysis.
Cross-database queries
Query Cloud concepts supported SQL work across multiple databases and data sources.
Exports
Historic feature descriptions referenced export formats including CSV, HTML, XLS, XLSX, XML, SQL, TEXT and JSON.
Suggested screenshots
Alt: SQL DATA LENS SQL Editor for InterSystems IRIS and Caché
Alt: Server Navigator for InterSystems IRIS namespaces in SQL DATA LENS
Alt: Database diagram visualisation in SQL DATA LENS
Feature FAQ
What happened to Caché Monitor?
Caché Monitor was renamed and continues as SQL DATA LENS.
Is Caché Monitor discontinued?
The historic name is no longer the current product name. Current downloads and updates are provided as SQL DATA LENS.
Does SQL DATA LENS support InterSystems IRIS?
Yes. SQL DATA LENS is positioned as the successor for InterSystems IRIS and InterSystems Caché database work.
Does it still help Caché users?
Yes. The successor product keeps the focus on InterSystems database productivity, including Caché and IRIS related workflows.
Where should I download the current version?
Use the official SQL DATA LENS download page.
Can existing users continue?
Existing Caché Monitor users should use current SQL DATA LENS information for supported releases, licensing and support.
Why keep this page?
Many users still search for Caché Monitor. This page preserves context and sends them to the current product.
Which users is the tool intended for?
The tool is aimed at developers, administrators, data analysts and teams working with database content.
Which database work is covered?
Typical topics include SQL querying, connection management, namespace navigation, metadata exploration and database diagrams.
Where can I get support?
Please use the SQL DATA LENS support page for current support options.
Does the tool support multiple database connections?
Historic Caché Monitor content described organised connections and cross-database workflows.
Was Caché Monitor only for Caché?
Historic content also mentioned other databases such as MS SQL Server, MS Access and MySQL in heterogeneous environments.
What is Query Cloud?
Historic content described Query Cloud as a way to write SQL across multiple servers, namespaces and external data sources without server-side installation.