Module 1: Introduction to Monitoring

• What is Monitoring?
• Why Use Prometheus and Grafana?
• Key Concepts: Metrics, Alerts, Dashboards
• Overview of Prometheus and Grafana Features

Module 2: Setting Up Prometheus

• Installing Prometheus
• Basic Configuration (prometheus.yml)
• Understanding Prometheus Architecture
• Starting Prometheus and Accessing the Web Interface

Module 3: Collecting Metrics with Prometheus

• What Are Exporters?
• Setting Up Node Exporter for System Metrics
• Scraping Metrics from Targets
• Viewing Metrics in Prometheus UI

Module 4: Introduction to Grafana

• Installing Grafana
• Connecting Grafana to Prometheus
• Exploring the Grafana User Interface

Module 5: Creating Simple Dashboards in Grafana

• Adding Panels to Dashboards
• Visualizing Metrics (Graph, Gauge, Table)
• Using Basic Filters and Variables

Module 6: Basic Alerting

• Creating Basic Alerts in Prometheus
• Viewing Alerts in Prometheus Web UI
• Setting Up Simple Alerts in Grafana

Module 7: Hands-On Project

• Setting Up Prometheus and Grafana
• Monitoring System Metrics (CPU, Memory, Disk Usage)
• Creating a Simple Dashboard to Visualize Metrics

 

Module 8: Best Practices

• Tips for Effective Monitoring
• Basic Security for Prometheus and Grafana
• Troubleshooting Common Issues