Prometheus

Prometheus

Prometheus is an open source monitoring and alerting system designed to store and query system and service metrics in real time. It has become one of the leading monitoring projects in the software community, especially in the context of microservices and container-based architectures such as those orchestrated by Kubernetes.

Initially developed by SoundCloud, it stands out for its architecture based on time series data, which allows for the efficient collection, storage and querying of metrics.

Prometheus main benefits and features

Architecture

Prometheus is a metrics collection system that works with a "pull" model, where it periodically collects data from service endpoints. Additionally, it supports exposing metrics through an HTTP API.

Data Modeling

Metrics are stored as time series, identified by a name and labels, which facilitates segmentation and data querying.

Simplicity of Use

Installation and configuration are relatively simple, allowing quick implementation in projects.

Broad Ecosystem

Integrates well with other tools, such as Grafana, for data visualization, and is widely supported in developer communities.

Real-Time Alerts

The alert system allows continuous monitoring and rapid responses to problems, improving system reliability.

Efficient Visualization

Together with visualization tools, Prometheus makes it easy to analyze metrics and identify trends over time.

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