How to monitor Docker with Telegraf and InfluxDB

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Docker is an increasingly popular choice for businesses dealing with containerized applications. However, as with any new technology, Docker introduces complexities that need to be managed. Some of these complexities relate to infrastructure and application monitoring. Due to the abstraction offered by containers, traditional monitoring solutions might not be suitable for Docker-based workloads. By Cameron Pavey

The article provides information on the following:

  • Why monitor Docker
  • Prerequisites
  • Monitoring Docker with InfluxDB and Telegraf

As a time series database, InfluxDB is perfectly positioned to store and visualize the kind of metrics that application monitoring often deals with, as there are usually lots of data points at regular intervals. With large volumes of data like this, you must have a mechanism to visualize, search, and understand the data to derive insights. InfluxDB fits the bill in this regard thanks to its easy-to-configure visualizations and the powerful Flux data scripting language that allows you to query and analyze your data. Good read!

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