Ceph and Dynatrace Integration

Input and output integration overview

<p>The Ceph plugin for Telegraf helps in gathering performance metrics from both MON and OSD nodes in a Ceph storage cluster for effective monitoring and management.</p>

<p>The Dynatrace plugin allows users to send metrics collected by Telegraf directly to Dynatrace for monitoring and analysis. This integration enhances the observability of systems and applications, providing valuable insights into performance and operational health.</p>

Integration details

Ceph

<p>The Ceph Storage Telegraf plugin is designed to collect performance metrics from Monitor (MON) and Object Storage Daemon (OSD) nodes within a Ceph storage cluster. Ceph, a highly scalable storage system, integrates its metrics collection through this plugin, facilitating easy monitoring of its components. With the introduction of this plugin in the 13.x Mimic release, users can effectively gather detailed insights into the performance and health of their Ceph infrastructure. It functions by scanning configured socket directories for specific Ceph service socket files, executing commands via the Ceph administrative interface, and parsing the returned JSON data for metrics. The metrics are organized based on top-level keys, allowing for efficient monitoring and analysis of cluster performance. This plugin provides valuable capabilities for managing and maintaining the performance of a Ceph cluster by allowing administrators to understand system behavior and identify potential issues proactively.</p>

Dynatrace

<p>The Dynatrace plugin for Telegraf facilitates the transmission of metrics to the Dynatrace platform via the Dynatrace Metrics API V2. This plugin can function in two modes: it can run alongside the Dynatrace OneAgent, which automates authentication, or it can operate in a standalone configuration that requires manual specification of the URL and API token for environments without a OneAgent. The plugin primarily reports metrics as gauges unless explicitly configured to treat certain metrics as delta counters using the available config options. This feature empowers users to customize the behavior of metrics sent to Dynatrace, harnessing the robust capabilities of the platform for comprehensive performance monitoring and observability. It’s crucial for users to ensure compliance with version requirements for both Dynatrace and Telegraf, thereby optimizing compatibility and performance when integrating with the Dynatrace ecosystem.</p>

Configuration

Ceph

Dynatrace

Input and output integration examples

Ceph

<ol> <li> <p><strong>Dynamic Monitoring Dashboard</strong>: Utilize the Ceph plugin to create a real-time monitoring dashboard that visually represents the performance metrics of your Ceph cluster. By integrating these metrics into a centralized dashboard, system administrators can gain immediate insights into the health of the storage infrastructure, which aids in quickly identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Automated Alerting System</strong>: Implement the Ceph plugin in conjunction with an alerting solution to automatically notify administrators of performance degradation or operational issues within the Ceph cluster. By defining thresholds for key metrics, organizations can ensure prompt response actions, thereby improving overall system reliability and performance.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Performance Benchmarking</strong>: Use the metrics collected by this plugin to conduct performance benchmarking tests across different configurations or hardware setups of your Ceph storage cluster. This process can assist organizations in identifying optimal configurations that enhance performance and resource utilization, promoting a more efficient storage environment.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Capacity Planning and Forecasting</strong>: Integrate the metrics gathered from the Ceph storage plugin into broader data analytics and reporting tools to facilitate capacity planning. By analyzing historical metrics, organizations can forecast future utilization trends, enabling informed decisions about scaling storage resources effectively.</p> </li> </ol>

Dynatrace

<ol> <li> <p><strong>Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring</strong>: Utilize the Dynatrace plugin to monitor a cloud infrastructure setup, feeding real-time metrics from Telegraf into Dynatrace. This integration provides a holistic view of resource utilization, application performance, and system health, enabling proactive responses to performance issues across various cloud environments.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Custom Application Performance Metrics</strong>: Implement custom application-specific metrics by configuring the Dynatrace output plugin to send tailored metrics from Telegraf. By leveraging additional counters and dimension options, development teams can gain insights that are precisely aligned with their application’s operational requirements, allowing for targeted optimization efforts.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Multi-Environment Metrics Management</strong>: For organizations running multiple Dynatrace environments (e.g., production, staging, and development), use this plugin to manage metrics for all environments from a single Telegraf instance. With proper configuration of endpoints and API tokens, teams can maintain consistent monitoring practices throughout the SDLC, ensuring that performance anomalies are detected early in the development process.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Automated Alerting Based on Metrics Changes</strong>: Integrate the Dynatrace output plugin with an alerting mechanism that triggers notifications when specific metrics exceed defined thresholds. This scenario involves configuring additional counters to monitor crucial application performance indicators, enabling swift remediation actions to maintain service availability and user satisfaction.</p> </li> </ol>

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