DB2 Version 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

ss_sys_cpu_time - System CPU Time used by Subsection monitor element

The total system CPU time (in seconds and microseconds) used by the currently executing statement subsection. For event monitors that write to tables, the value of this element is given in microseconds by using the BIGINT data type.

Element identifier: ss_sys_cpu_time
Element type: time

Table 1. Snapshot Monitoring Information
Snapshot Level	Logical Data Grouping	Monitor Switch
Application	subsection	Timestamp

Table 2. Event Monitoring Information
Event Type	Logical Data Grouping	Monitor Switch
Statements	event_subsection	Timestamp

Usage: This element along with the other related CPU-time elements can help you understand the level of activity within an application, and can help you identify applications that could benefit from additional tuning.
System CPU represents the time spent in system calls. User CPU represents time spent executing database manager code.