# Monitoring

In the monitoring section of the cluster, you can observe query statistics, check the cluster status, and gather information on cluster metrics.

## Access Monitoring Section

To view cluster statistics and metrics:

1. Navigate to the "Cluster" tab in the side navigation.
2. Select the desired cluster by clicking on its name.
3. Go to the "Monitoring" tab.

## Cluster Statistics

Within Cluster Statistics, you can observe the following:

* **Active Queries**: Represents the total number of queries, the sum of queued and running queries.
* **Queued Queries**: Indicates the number of queries currently awaiting execution.
* **Running Queries**: Shows the count of queries that are presently being executed.
* **Status**: Provides information about the current state of the cluster.

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The cluster statistics automatically refresh every 10 seconds, providing the latest data when the cluster is running.
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## Cluster Metrics

Within cluster metrics, you can observe the following metrics:

* **Query Stats**: Provide details about the overall aggregate of queries based on their status.
* **Cluster Utilization**: It displays the percentage of available threads used at a given time.
* **Executor Count:** It displays the active number of executors in your cluster.

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The cluster metrics can be sorted by time by clicking on the time filter provided on the dashboard. 
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To view and download any metrics in full-screen mode click the triple-bar/hamburger icon.
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