Netdata is a powerful open-source real-time performance monitoring solution designed for systems, containers, and applications. With its stunning visualizations and zero-configuration setup, Netdata provides instant insights into your infrastructure performance.
📑 Table of Contents
Key Features
- Real-Time Monitoring: Per-second granularity for all metrics
- Auto-Detection: Automatically discovers and monitors applications
- Distributed Architecture: Scale from single node to thousands
- Machine Learning: Built-in anomaly detection capabilities
- Low Resource Usage: Minimal CPU and memory footprint
Installation
Install Netdata using the official one-liner:
bash <(curl -Ss https://my-netdata.io/kickstart.sh)
Usage Examples
Access the web dashboard:
# Default port is 19999
http://localhost:19999
Configure alerts in netdata.conf:
[health]
enabled = yes
default recipient = sysadmin@example.com
Benefits
Netdata provides immediate visibility into system performance without complex setup. Its distributed architecture makes it ideal for cloud-native environments, while the built-in machine learning helps identify issues before they impact users.
Was this article helpful?