Definition
A time-series database + monitoring system for metrics.
How it works
Pull-based scraping, efficient time-series compression, alerting rules; paired with Grafana dashboards.
Common questions
What is Prometheus?
A time-series database + monitoring system for metrics.
How does Prometheus work?
Pull-based scraping, efficient time-series compression, alerting rules; paired with Grafana dashboards.
What is Prometheus used for in system design?
Pull-based scraping, efficient time-series compression, alerting rules; paired with Grafana dashboards.
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