What is Grafana, and how is it used for monitoring?

Grafana is a platform for visualizing and monitoring data. It connects to data sources and displays metrics in dashboards.

How do I connect Grafana to a data source?

In Grafana, open Connections and choose a data source such as Prometheus or a database. Enter the service address and configure a dashboard for your metrics.

Does Grafana store monitoring data?

No. Grafana visualizes data stored in sources such as Prometheus. Its own settings, accounts and dashboards can be stored on a persistent volume.

How does Grafana compare with other monitoring tools?

Grafana visualizes data from multiple sources. You can also use tools such as Zabbix or Uptime Kuma to monitor network services and website availability.

How is Grafana hosting priced on Deplomo?

Grafana’s CPU, memory and storage allocations count towards your zone package limits. Compare the fixed monthly Hobby and Pro packages before sizing your monitoring service.

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Deploy Grafana on the cloud platform to view metrics, build analytical dashboards and configure alerts for servers and databases.

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Why deploy Grafana on Deplomo?

Deploy Grafana with persistent storage and configure data sources and alerts for your monitoring needs.

Connect to data sources

Grafana supports data sources including Prometheus, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL and MySQL.

Interactive monitoring dashboards

Build charts, time-series graphs, heatmaps and gauges to analyze infrastructure metrics.

Alerting

Configure alert rules and notifications through supported channels such as Telegram, email, Discord or webhooks.

Isolated deployment in a dedicated cloud network

Run Grafana in a container with persistent storage for its settings and dashboards. It does not provide monitoring redundancy by itself.

Grafana FAQs

Answers to common questions about Grafana, data sources and server alerts:

Grafana guide: visualize and monitor infrastructure data

Cloud and software systems generate metrics about hardware, services, response times and database queries. A monitoring dashboard can help teams review metrics and investigate issues. Grafana brings data from connected sources into visual dashboards.

What is Grafana, and what is it used for?

Grafana is open-source software for analyzing and visualizing metrics. It connects to sources such as Prometheus, relational databases, log servers and telemetry tools, then displays their data in dashboards.

For monitoring network hardware, switches and servers, combine Grafana with tools such as Zabix to monitor network services. For website uptime checks and notifications, use uptime kuma alongside Grafana.

Manual Grafana setup compared with cloud deployment

Manually setting up Grafana on Linux can involve configuring Nginx and SSL, admin authentication, persistent directories for plugins and settings, and security controls. If Grafana runs on the same infrastructure it monitors, an outage there can also affect monitoring.

Deploy Grafana in a separate container and use persistent storage for dashboards and configuration. Configure a custom domain and SSL where supported.

Compare Grafana on Deplomo with manual setup and external cloud services

The table compares key aspects of these options:

Feature	Grafana on Deplomo	External service such as Grafana Cloud	Manual setup on a VPS
Deployment and setup	Deploy from a marketplace template	External service plans and data limits vary	Configure packages, firewall rules, ports and a reverse proxy
Control access to monitoring data	Manage Grafana access and data retention in your deployment environment.	External hosted services may process metrics under their own data handling terms.	Review security updates for the application and its host environment.
Network connectivity and alert delivery	Configure and verify access to monitoring endpoints	Webhook availability depends on the external service	Depends on hardware availability and server configuration
Pricing and costs	Fixed monthly EUR package pricing	Some services charge based on metrics or users	Fixed monthly fee, regardless of actual usage

Review the platform’s monitoring, support and availability details before deploying Grafana.

Deploy Grafana on Deplomo

When available, follow these steps to deploy Grafana:

Choose Directus from the marketplace When international service creation is available, choose Grafana from the Deplomo marketplace.
Choose resources Choose RAM and CPU for your monitoring workload.
Open the dashboard After deployment, open the service link and sign in with the credentials provided in the dashboard.
Add data source and create charts: Connect a data source such as Prometheus, import a dashboard by its ID, and explore your metrics.

Conclusion: Getting started with Grafana on Deplomo Cloud

Grafana gives you a clear view of your software infrastructure. Set up monitoring dashboards to track potential issues and review service health.

Set up a Grafana instance on Deplomo Cloud and manage your monitoring data in one place.

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Automatic installation, dedicated resources and NVMe storage, with optional custom domain support.

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