A user reports that a recently added database software is performing slower than anticipated, specifically during operations that involve heavy data manipulation. To pinpoint the cause of the sluggishness, which diagnostic approach should you take concerning the system's storage devices?
Replace the current storage device with an SSD to improve the database performance without further diagnosis.
Run a disk optimization program to rearrange the stored data, which might enhance the drive's responsiveness.
Employ a tool that monitors the drive's real-time activity to discern if its data handling capabilities are being exceeded during peak usage of the database software.
Inspect the storage cables for physical damage or wear to ensure they are not causing a bottleneck.
The correct diagnostic approach is to monitor the storage device's real-time activity. This allows a technician to observe performance metrics like IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second), data throughput, and latency, especially during heavy data manipulation by the database software. If these metrics reach the device's limits, it confirms the storage device is the bottleneck. Replacing the drive with an SSD is a potential solution, but it is not a diagnostic step; parts should not be replaced without evidence of a fault. Running a disk optimization program addresses file fragmentation, which is a less likely cause for this type of performance issue on modern systems and is not a primary diagnostic tool. Inspecting cables is a valid step for connectivity problems but is unlikely to be the cause of application-specific performance degradation under load.
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