Welcome to the guide on setting up monitoring for our platform. Monitoring is crucial for ensuring the health and performance of your applications and services.
Overview
Monitoring involves tracking various metrics and logs to identify potential issues and optimize the performance of your systems. In this guide, we will cover the steps to set up monitoring for your applications.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
- Access to your server or application environment
- Basic knowledge of command-line tools and scripting
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Install Monitoring Tools
First, you need to install the monitoring tools on your server. We recommend using Prometheus and Grafana.
# Install Prometheus
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install prometheus
# Install Grafana
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install grafana
2. Configure Prometheus
Next, configure Prometheus to scrape metrics from your applications. Create a configuration file named prometheus.yml and add the following content:
global:
scrape_interval: 15s
scrape_configs:
- job_name: 'prometheus'
static_configs:
- targets: ['localhost:9090']
3. Set Up Data Sources
Now, set up data sources for your applications. This can be done by adding the appropriate configuration to your prometheus.yml file.
- job_name: 'my_app'
static_configs:
- targets: ['<your_app_host>:<your_app_port>']
4. Configure Grafana
Finally, configure Grafana to visualize the metrics collected by Prometheus. Create a Grafana dashboard and add panels to display the metrics you are interested in.
Additional Resources
For more information and guidance on monitoring, check out the following resources:
By following this guide, you should be able to set up monitoring for your applications and gain insights into their performance and health.