Prometheus Fundamentals Training Course

Introduction

• Comparative Analysis: Prometheus vs. Graphite vs. InfluxDB
• Overview of Prometheus Features and Architecture for Government Use
• Prometheus Data Model and Metrics in Public Sector Applications

Getting Started

• Installation and Configuration of Prometheus for Government Systems
• Basic Query Operations Using PromQL
• Use Cases and Examples for Federal Agencies
• Navigating the User Interface for Efficient Monitoring

Monitoring and Alerting

• Recording and Alerting Rules for Enhanced Accountability
• Instrumentation of Code for Real-Time Data Collection
• Pushing Metrics via Pushgateway for Comprehensive Reporting
• Utilizing Node and WMI Exporters for System Health Monitoring
• Configuring Alertmanager for Effective Notification Management
• Managing Alerts to Ensure Timely Response and Resolution

Visualization with Grafana

• Setting Up Grafana for Government Operations
• Creating a Prometheus Data Source for Seamless Integration
• Using Default Dashboards for Quick Insights
• Customizing Dashboards to Meet Specific Agency Needs

Security, Integrations, and Optimization

• Prometheus Security Model for Government Applications
• Implementing Authentication, Authorization, and Encryption
• API Management for Secure Data Access
• Federation and HTTP Service Discovery for Scalable Monitoring
• Tuning Remote Write Parameters for Optimal Performance
• Optimizing Data and System Usage for Efficient Resource Allocation

Troubleshooting

Summary and Next Steps