What is Docker Prometheus Grafana?
- Docker: Imagine it as a magic box containing all the parts that an app needs to function. It makes arranging apps simple and neat without creating any issues with your PC.
- Prometheus: Think of it as an inquiring acquaintance who monitors the efficiency of your apps. It collects information about their internal states, such as their acceleration rate and level of overloading.
- Grafana: This is comparable to a cool artist creating colorful graphs and visuals out of all the Prometheus data. It allows you to quickly assess how well your apps are functioning.
How to use Prometheus to Monitor Docker Containerized Applications
Containerization has transformed software development by providing portability and consistency through platforms like Docker. Yet ensuring the health of those containerized applications requires monitoring. Prometheus is a monitoring tool that uses its powerful features to monitor the application and make sure that the application is in good health. In this article first, you will understand what is, and then I will guide you through the steps to monitor your Docker container by using Prometheus.