Course Outline

Introduction to Custom Metrics

  • Understanding metric types and their application in various use cases
  • Overview of Prometheus instrumentation libraries for government
  • Benefits of exporting custom metrics for enhanced monitoring and performance analysis

Setting Up Prometheus for Custom Metrics

  • Configuring Prometheus to scrape custom metrics for government applications
  • Exploring Prometheus exposition formats for efficient data collection
  • Writing PromQL queries for custom metrics to support data-driven decision-making

Instrumenting Applications

  • Adding instrumentation to Python, Java, and Node.js applications for government use
  • Using Prometheus client libraries to facilitate seamless integration
  • Handling common challenges in instrumentation to ensure reliable metric collection

Creating Dashboards for Custom Metrics

  • Designing Grafana dashboards tailored to specific use cases for government operations
  • Customizing visualization panels to provide clear and actionable insights
  • Setting up real-time monitoring and alerts to enhance operational responsiveness

Integrating Monitoring into CI/CD Pipelines

  • Incorporating custom metrics into build and deployment processes for continuous improvement
  • Automating alerts for CI/CD failures to ensure timely issue resolution
  • Ensuring metric availability during application updates to maintain operational continuity

Troubleshooting and Optimization

  • Debugging instrumentation issues to maintain the integrity of monitoring data
  • Optimizing Prometheus and Grafana performance for efficient resource utilization
  • Scaling monitoring solutions for high-load applications in government environments

Advanced Visualization Techniques

  • Using Grafana plugins for enhanced visualizations to support complex data analysis
  • Integrating Grafana with external data sources for comprehensive monitoring capabilities
  • Creating interactive dashboards for stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of Prometheus and Grafana
  • Familiarity with application development and APIs

Audience

  • Software developers for government
  • DevOps engineers
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