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.

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:

Enter —Oracle’s free, terminal-based utility, often described as "Oracle’s answer to Linux’s top command."