Monitoring Kubernetes with Prometheus and Grafana Training Course
Monitoring Kubernetes clusters is critical for ensuring their performance, reliability, and health. This course provides an in-depth exploration of how to use Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring Kubernetes clusters. Participants will learn to collect and visualize cluster metrics, monitor pods and nodes, and implement best practices for scaling and managing alerts effectively.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level Kubernetes administrators and DevOps engineers who wish to enhance their monitoring skills for Kubernetes clusters using Prometheus and Grafana.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Set up Prometheus and Grafana for Kubernetes monitoring.
- Monitor key metrics for pods, nodes, and services.
- Create dynamic dashboards to visualize cluster health and performance.
- Implement alerting strategies for proactive issue resolution.
- Apply best practices for scaling monitoring solutions in Kubernetes environments.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Kubernetes Monitoring
- Challenges of monitoring Kubernetes clusters
- Overview of Prometheus and Grafana for Kubernetes
- Kubernetes metrics: Understanding kube-state-metrics and Node Exporter
Setting Up Prometheus for Kubernetes
- Installing Prometheus in a Kubernetes cluster
- Configuring Prometheus for Kubernetes monitoring
- Understanding Prometheus service discovery
Configuring Grafana for Kubernetes Visualization
- Connecting Grafana to Prometheus
- Configuring Grafana dashboards for Kubernetes
- Using templating for dynamic Kubernetes dashboards
Monitoring Key Kubernetes Metrics
- Tracking pod and container resource usage
- Monitoring node health and performance
- Visualizing service and network metrics
Implementing Alerts for Kubernetes
- Setting up alert rules in Prometheus
- Creating alerts for pod failures and resource limits
- Integrating Alertmanager with Kubernetes
Scaling and Optimizing Monitoring Solutions
- Scaling Prometheus in high-traffic environments
- Optimizing Grafana dashboards for performance
- Best practices for monitoring multi-cluster environments
Advanced Monitoring Techniques
- Distributed monitoring setups
- Integrating Kubernetes monitoring with cloud platforms
- Exploring new features in the Prometheus and Grafana ecosystems
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Experience with Kubernetes administration
- Basic knowledge of Grafana and Prometheus
- Familiarity with YAML configurations
Audience
- Kubernetes administrators
- DevOps engineers
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