Monitoring – Page 6 – ITFROMZERO

Mastering MySQL & PostgreSQL with Prometheus Exporter: Ending the ‘Guessing Game’ of Slow Queries

By admin April 12, 2026

Don't let your database become a 'black box'. A detailed guide on using Prometheus Exporter to identify slow queries, handle replication lag, and optimize DB performance based on real-world experience.

Monitoring

VictoriaMetrics Installation Guide: A Prometheus Alternative Saving 90% Disk Space

By admin April 10, 2026

A detailed guide on installing VictoriaMetrics as a Prometheus alternative. Save 90% disk space, reduce RAM usage, and boost query speeds for large-scale monitoring systems.

Monitoring

Monitoring Windows Server with Prometheus and Windows Exporter: Tracking CPU, RAM, and Services in Detail

By admin April 9, 2026

A guide to installing Windows Exporter, configuring Prometheus scrape targets, and setting up Grafana dashboards to monitor CPU, RAM, disk, and Windows Services on Windows Server — including practical alert rules and tips for avoiding alert fatigue.

Monitoring

Node Exporter: Collecting Linux System Metrics for Prometheus

By admin April 8, 2026

Node Exporter is an essential component of the Prometheus stack, responsible for collecting CPU, RAM, disk, and network metrics from Linux systems. This guide walks through installation, collector configuration, and verifying that Node Exporter is working correctly before connecting it to Prometheus.

Monitoring

Healthchecks.io: The Pro Secret to Monitoring Silent Cron Job Failures

By admin April 3, 2026

A backup script suddenly stopping is a disaster for any SysAdmin. Discover how to use Healthchecks.io to monitor Cron Jobs effectively using the 'Dead Man's Snitch' mechanism.

Monitoring

ELK Stack Installation Guide: Centralized Log Management from A-Z for SysAdmins

By admin March 30, 2026

A comprehensive guide to installing ELK Stack 8.x. Learn tips for JVM Heap optimization, pipeline processing, and effective centralized log management for SysAdmins.

Monitoring

Grafana Loki: A Lightweight Log Management Solution to Replace ELK Stack

By admin March 29, 2026

Centralized log management doesn't have to be expensive. A detailed guide on setting up Grafana Loki to replace ELK Stack, saving RAM and optimizing storage costs.

Monitoring

Email Alerts with Grafana: Stop Finding Out About Downtime Too Late

By admin March 29, 2026

Don't let your dashboards be just for show. A detailed guide on configuring SMTP and Grafana Alerting to receive instant incident notifications via email.

Monitoring

Monitoring Kubernetes Clusters with Prometheus Operator and Grafana: Automated Metrics Collection

By admin March 28, 2026

This article provides a detailed guide on deploying Prometheus Operator and Grafana for Kubernetes cluster monitoring. We'll explore how Prometheus Operator automatically collects metrics from Pods and Services, addressing the challenges of dynamic Kubernetes environments, along with practical experience and useful tips.

Monitoring

Guide to Installing and Configuring Netdata for Effective Real-time System Monitoring

By admin March 22, 2026

Installing and configuring Netdata is key to effective real-time system monitoring. This article provides a step-by-step guide to setting up Netdata, helping you quickly grasp the operational status of your servers and applications.