Grafana

Learn Grafana, the leading open source tool for visualizing metrics, time series data and application analytics.

4.52 (5939 reviews)

Udemy

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English

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Network & Security

What you will learn

Explore the Graph, Stat, Gauge, Bar Gauge, Table, Text, Heatmap and Logs Panels

Install and configure a MySQL Datasource, Dashboard and Collector

Install and configure a Zabbix Server Datasource, Dashboards

Install and configure InfluxDB with Telegraf

Use Dashboard Variables to create Dynamic Dashboards with Automatic Visualisation Placement

Install an SNMP Agent and Configure Telegraf SNMP Input

Install Loki Data Source that queries a Loki Service that is ingesting data from a Promtail Service.

Graph Time Series aswell as Non Time Series SQL Data

Create custom MySQL Time Series Queries

Install Grafana from Packages

Add a Nginx Reverse Proxy for Grafana

Create a domain name and install an SSL certificate for the Grafana Server

Explore the Dashboards Panels Options

Install a SMTP server and setup an Email Notification Channel

Setup Alerts for when SNMP devices go offline or return no data

Setup a Telegram Contact Point

Use Annotation Queries to Link Logs Panels and Graph Panels

Install Prometheus with Several Node Exporters and A Dashboard

Setup an Elasticsearch server with Filebeat and Metricbeat services.

Course Gallery

Grafana – Screenshot 1 — Screenshot 1 – Grafana

Grafana – Screenshot 2 — Screenshot 2 – Grafana

Grafana – Screenshot 3 — Screenshot 3 – Grafana

Grafana – Screenshot 4 — Screenshot 4 – Grafana

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Comidoc Review

Our Verdict

This course offers a thorough introduction to Grafana, its tools, and common data sources while providing real-life examples to aid understanding. However, some sections might be overly rapid, leaving learners somewhat confused. Additionally, updated content addressing outdated software versions and compatibility issues would further enhance the learning experience.

What We Liked

Comprehensive coverage of Grafana and its features with real-life examples to aid understanding
Expert instructor providing in-depth explanations for various services, connections, and data sources
Hands-on approach allowing learners to build a sandbox environment using common data sources
Clear and concise video lessons structured for easy following, even for beginners

Potential Drawbacks

Rapid pace of instruction may cause confusion or require frequent pauses for some learners
Outdated software versions and server connections causing compatibility issues in certain instances
Limited focus on specific Grafana dashboard configurations, with a preference for broader overviews
Insufficient coverage of key concepts such as cardinality, custom metrics, and best practices for building effective dashboards