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Connect to a Prometheus data source
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The case for observability
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When to connect
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Verify metrics
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Add data source
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Enter data source URL
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Enter authentication credentials
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Select PDC and test connection
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Verify query
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Destination reached!
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Add the Prometheus data source

In this milestone, you add the Prometheus data source and give it a name.

Grafana provides built-in support for a Prometheus data source.

To add the Prometheus data source, complete the following steps:

  1. In the Grafana side menu, click Connections > Data sources.

  2. Click Add new data source.

  3. Select Prometheus from the list of data sources.

  4. In the Name field, enter a descriptive name for your data source.

    For example: My Prometheus Server

    Did you know? The name of the data source is displayed on dashboard panels, so it’s important to choose a meaningful name. If there are multiple data sources for a dashboard panel, the default toggle determines which data source appears by default.

You may see a validation message about the URL field — don’t worry! In the next milestone, you’ll enter the Prometheus server URL.

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Verify metrics
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Enter data source URL
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