Monitoring Archives - ITFROMZERO

How to Install and Use VictoriaMetrics: An Optimized Time-Series DB to Replace Prometheus

By IT From Zero October 19, 2026

Compare monitoring scaling strategies and learn how to deploy VictoriaMetrics with Docker, cutting RAM usage by 4x and saving up to 7x disk space compared to Prometheus.

Docker

Comprehensive Guide to Docker Container Monitoring with Prometheus, cAdvisor, and Grafana

By IT From Zero October 16, 2026

Unexplained Docker container crashes are a nightmare for any engineer. This step-by-step guide walks you through setting up a comprehensive monitoring stack using cAdvisor, Prometheus, and Grafana with Docker Compose to visualize and track your container resources.

Monitoring

A Practical Guide to Monitoring PgBouncer Connection Pooler with Prometheus and Grafana

By IT From Zero October 14, 2026

Hands-on experience monitoring PgBouncer with Prometheus and Grafana. Learn how to track waiting queries, measure pool saturation, and craft alert rules that eliminate alert fatigue in production.

Monitoring

Installing and Configuring Vector: A High-Performance Log Pipeline Alternative to Logstash

By IT From Zero October 12, 2026

A hands-on comparison of Vector vs. Logstash covering RAM, CPU usage, and log parsing. Includes a step-by-step guide to installing Vector on Linux, writing VRL pipelines to parse Nginx logs, and shipping them efficiently to Elasticsearch.

Ubuntu

How to Install Netdata on Ubuntu: Real-Time System Monitoring with 1-Second Granularity

By IT From Zero October 12, 2026

A step-by-step guide to installing Netdata on Ubuntu Server: monitor CPU, RAM, and disk I/O in real time with 1s latency, secure it via Nginx, and optimize for 1GB VPS.

Monitoring

Installing Coroot: Infrastructure and Application Monitoring with eBPF, Automated Root Cause Analysis

By IT From Zero October 12, 2026

A guide to installing Coroot for infrastructure and microservice monitoring via eBPF. A zero-code solution that automates service mapping and root cause analysis.

Docker

How to Deploy Uptime Kuma with Docker Compose: Monitor Websites and Send Instant Telegram Alerts

By IT From Zero October 10, 2026

Self-host a 24/7 website and API monitoring platform with Uptime Kuma and Docker Compose. A complete guide covering setup, persistent volumes, and instant Telegram downtime alerts.

Fedora

Installing Prometheus, Grafana, and Node Exporter on Fedora Server: A Production-Ready Monitoring Stack

By IT From Zero October 7, 2026

Step-by-step setup of the Prometheus, Grafana, and Node Exporter monitoring stack on Fedora Server. Includes standard config files, firewall setup, and dashboard ID 1860 for intuitive server resource tracking.

Ubuntu

How to Install and Configure Prometheus with Grafana on Ubuntu Server

By IT From Zero October 4, 2026

A hands-on guide to installing and configuring Prometheus, Node Exporter, and Grafana on Ubuntu Server for accurate, continuous hardware monitoring.

Monitoring

Guide to Monitoring Self-Hosted GitHub Actions Runners with Prometheus and Grafana: Track Runner Health, Job Queue, and Build Duration

By IT From Zero October 2, 2026

Running self-hosted GitHub Actions runners without monitoring leaves CI/CD teams vulnerable to unexpected crashes and clogged job queues. This guide covers a comprehensive monitoring solution for runner infrastructure, job queues, and build duration using Prometheus and Grafana.