Monitoring a cluster is essential for maintaining reliability, performance, and security. Here's a comprehensive overview:
Key Concepts 🔍
- Health Checks: Regularly verify node status and service availability
- Metrics Collection: Gather CPU, memory, and network usage data
- Alerting: Set thresholds for critical events (e.g., high latency)
- Visualization: Use dashboards to track real-time performance
Tools & Techniques 🛠️
Prometheus
*Time-series database for metrics*Grafana
*Interactive visualization tool*ELK Stack
*Log analysis for troubleshooting*
Best Practices ✅
- Enable automatic scaling based on load metrics
- Implement centralized logging with Log Aggregation Guide
- Use monitoring_tools for advanced analytics
For deeper technical insights, check our Cluster Architecture documentation. 🌐