Prometheus and Grafana - Monitoring

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of monitoring and visualizing infrastructure and application metrics.

Together, Prometheus and Grafana form a powerful platform for monitoring and visualizing metrics. Prometheus is an open-source monitoring system that collects and stores time-series data, while Grafana is a visualization and analytics platform that uses beautiful dashboards to analyze this data.

http_request_duration_seconds_count 1000

Exporting metrics (Python)

from prometheus_client import Counter, Gauge, Histogram, start_http_server

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summary: "High CPU usage detected"

description: "CPU usage is above 80% for 5 minutes"

- alert: HighMemoryUsage

Frequently asked questions

What is JMX Exporter used for?

The JMX Exporter collects metrics from Java applications using the Java Management Extensions (JMX) interface, providing insights into their performance and resource usage.

How does mysqld_exporter help with MySQL monitoring?

The mysqld_exporter collects metrics from MySQL databases, allowing you to track performance indicators like query execution times and resource utilization for proactive database management.

What does postgres_exporter do with PostgreSQL?

The postgres_exporter gathers metrics from PostgreSQL databases, offering data on query performance, connection usage, and server resource consumption for effective PostgreSQL monitoring.

How can I use nginx-prometheus-exporter to monitor Nginx?

The nginx-prometheus-exporter collects metrics related to Nginx web server performance, such as request rates, latency, and connection counts, enabling you to optimize your website's delivery.

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