Essential Prometheus Commands for Effective Monitoring

Prometheus is a powerful open-source monitoring and alerting system widely used for time-series data collection and analysis. To make the most of Prometheus, understanding its commands and configuration options is crucial. Below is a list of essential Prometheus commands with simple explanations to help you manage and query your monitoring setup effectively.

1. Start Prometheus Server

Command:

./prometheus --config.file=prometheus.yml

Starts the Prometheus server with the specified configuration file (prometheus.yml). Ensure the file contains your scrape targets and rules.

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