https://signoz.io/tags/prometheus SigNoz builds SigNoz Cloud, a managed OpenTelemetry-native observability platform, and Self-Hosted SigNoz, its open-source self-managed option. en-us hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://signoz.io/guides/promql-cheat-sheet https://signoz.io/guides/promql-cheat-sheet Master Prometheus queries with our comprehensive PromQL cheat sheet. Learn syntax, functions, and advanced techniques for effective monitoring and troubleshooting. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheuspromql https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-install-prometheus-and-grafana-on-docker https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-install-prometheus-and-grafana-on-docker Learn how to install Prometheus and Grafana on Docker with this comprehensive guide. Step-by-step instructions for setup, configuration, and monitoring. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusmonitoring https://signoz.io/guides/time-series-from-prometheus-source-how-to-set-nulls-as-zero https://signoz.io/guides/time-series-from-prometheus-source-how-to-set-nulls-as-zero Learn when to replace missing Prometheus data with zero, use vector(0) with matching labels, and detect missing metrics with PromQL. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusmissing valuestime-series https://signoz.io/guides/divide-two-metrics-in-prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/divide-two-metrics-in-prometheus Learn how to divide metrics in Prometheus with our comprehensive guide. Master PromQL, handle label matching, and optimize your monitoring workflows. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusfaq https://signoz.io/guides/what-are-prometheus-labels https://signoz.io/guides/what-are-prometheus-labels Prometheus labels are key-value pairs that identify time series. Learn how to use job labels, query and count label values, and manage cardinality. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusmonitoring https://signoz.io/guides/filter-prometheus-results-by-metric-value-not-by-label-value https://signoz.io/guides/filter-prometheus-results-by-metric-value-not-by-label-value Learn how to filter Prometheus metrics by value for precise monitoring. This guide covers advanced techniques, practical examples, and optimization strategies. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusmonitoring https://signoz.io/guides/prometheus-instant-vector-vs-range-vector https://signoz.io/guides/prometheus-instant-vector-vs-range-vector Instant vectors show one value per series, while range vectors show values over a time window. Learn when to use each with PromQL examples. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusmonitoring https://signoz.io/guides/what-is-prometheus-target https://signoz.io/guides/what-is-prometheus-target A Prometheus target is an endpoint Prometheus scrapes for metrics. Learn how to configure targets, add labels, secure endpoints, and fix scrape failures. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusmonitoring https://signoz.io/guides/what-is-a-prometheus-rule https://signoz.io/guides/what-is-a-prometheus-rule A Prometheus rule runs a PromQL expression on a schedule. Learn how to configure recording rules, alerting rules, and notifications. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusmonitoring https://signoz.io/guides/what-is-prometheus-for-monitoring https://signoz.io/guides/what-is-prometheus-for-monitoring Prometheus is an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit that collects and stores time-series metrics. Learn how it works, its components, and setup. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusmonitoring https://signoz.io/guides/what-are-the-4-types-of-metrics-in-prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/what-are-the-4-types-of-metrics-in-prometheus The 4 types of Prometheus metrics explained: counter, gauge, histogram, and summary, when to use each, and how to pick the right one. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheus https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-monitor-docker-containers-with-prometheus-and-grafana https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-monitor-docker-containers-with-prometheus-and-grafana Monitor Docker containers with Prometheus and Grafana, or with OpenTelemetry and SigNoz as a unified alternative. Setup and best practices for 2026. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheus https://signoz.io/blog/jaeger-vs-prometheus https://signoz.io/blog/jaeger-vs-prometheus Jaeger vs Prometheus in 2026: tracing vs metrics, two complementary signals often used together. See how they fit, plus where SigNoz fits. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) Tools ComparisonJaegerPrometheus https://signoz.io/blog/datadog-vs-prometheus https://signoz.io/blog/datadog-vs-prometheus Datadog vs Prometheus in 2026: open-source metrics vs a commercial observability suite. Compare features, scaling, cost, and where SigNoz Cloud fits. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) Tools ComparisonPrometheus https://signoz.io/blog/opentelemetry-vs-prometheus https://signoz.io/blog/opentelemetry-vs-prometheus Compare OpenTelemetry and Prometheus for observability: key differences, interoperability, and when to choose each, with practical guidance. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) Tools ComparisonPrometheus https://signoz.io/blog/prometheus-vs-influxdb https://signoz.io/blog/prometheus-vs-influxdb Prometheus vs InfluxDB in 2026: compare data models, query languages, performance, and use cases for these time-series databases, both now at 3.0. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) Tools ComparisonPrometheus https://signoz.io/guides/understanding-prometheus-rate-vs-increase-functions-correctly https://signoz.io/guides/understanding-prometheus-rate-vs-increase-functions-correctly Discover the key differences between Prometheus rate() and increase() functions. Learn when to use each for accurate monitoring and data analysis. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusfaq https://signoz.io/comparisons/prometheus-alternatives https://signoz.io/comparisons/prometheus-alternatives Compare the top Prometheus alternatives for 2026 for metrics and observability, including SigNoz, VictoriaMetrics, InfluxDB, Mimir, and Zabbix. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusalternatives https://signoz.io/guides/prometheus-pushgateway https://signoz.io/guides/prometheus-pushgateway Learn how Prometheus Pushgateway works, when to use it for short-lived batch jobs, and when to avoid it. This hands-on guide shows how to push metrics, scrape them with OpenTelemetry Collector, visualize them in SigNoz, and apply best practices with troubleshooting playbooks. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusopentelemetry https://signoz.io/comparisons/zabbix-vs-prometheus https://signoz.io/comparisons/zabbix-vs-prometheus A deep 2026 comparison of Zabbix 7.x vs Prometheus 3.x, covering architecture, HA, OpenTelemetry, SNMP vs. K8s, and when to choose each. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheuszabbix https://signoz.io/guides/prometheus-node-exporter-metrics https://signoz.io/guides/prometheus-node-exporter-metrics Node Exporter exposes host metrics for Prometheus. Learn to install it, configure scraping, tune collectors, and set up dashboards and alerts. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusnode-exporter https://signoz.io/guides/configure-prometheus-to-use-non-default-port https://signoz.io/guides/configure-prometheus-to-use-non-default-port Learn how to configure Prometheus to use a non-default port with this comprehensive guide. Enhance security and resolve conflicts step-by-step. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusfaq https://signoz.io/guides/omit-labels-from-series-results-promql https://signoz.io/guides/omit-labels-from-series-results-promql Learn how to effectively omit labels from PromQL series results to optimize query performance and simplify data visualization in Prometheus monitoring. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusfaq https://signoz.io/guides/is-there-a-way-to-monitor-kube-cron-jobs-using-prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/is-there-a-way-to-monitor-kube-cron-jobs-using-prometheus Learn how to monitor Kubernetes CronJobs using Prometheus with step-by-step setup, best practices, and advanced monitoring techniques. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusfaq https://signoz.io/guides/understanding-histogram-quantile-based-on-rate-in-prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/understanding-histogram-quantile-based-on-rate-in-prometheus Learn the key differences between histogram_quantile and rate functions in Prometheus. Understand how to use them effectively for precise system monitoring. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) Prometheusfaq https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-use-selected-period-of-time-in-query https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-use-selected-period-of-time-in-query Learn how to query data by time period with practical examples. Master time-based queries for effective data analysis and monitoring. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusfaq https://signoz.io/guides/how-do-i-delete-a-time-series-from-prometheus-v2-specifically-a-series-of-alerts https://signoz.io/guides/how-do-i-delete-a-time-series-from-prometheus-v2-specifically-a-series-of-alerts Learn how to effectively delete time series alerts in Prometheus v2. This guide covers prerequisites, step-by-step instructions, and best practices for alert management. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheus https://signoz.io/guides/cannot-start-prometheus-by-using-systemd https://signoz.io/guides/cannot-start-prometheus-by-using-systemd Learn how to fix Prometheus systemd service start issues with our comprehensive guide. Step-by-step solutions for common startup failures and configuration problems. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusfaq https://signoz.io/guides/why-does-prometheus-consume-so-much-memory https://signoz.io/guides/why-does-prometheus-consume-so-much-memory Discover why Prometheus consumes high memory and learn effective strategies to optimize its performance without compromising monitoring capabilities. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheus https://signoz.io/guides/promql-if-else-like-expression https://signoz.io/guides/promql-if-else-like-expression Learn how to implement if-else like expressions in PromQL for advanced Prometheus monitoring. Master conditional logic and optimize your queries. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-get-all-the-metrics-of-an-instance-with-prometheus-api https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-get-all-the-metrics-of-an-instance-with-prometheus-api Learn how to retrieve all metrics from a Prometheus instance using its API. This comprehensive guide covers PromQL, best practices, and advanced analysis techniques. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/average-memory-usage-query-prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/average-memory-usage-query-prometheus Learn how to calculate average memory usage in Prometheus using PromQL. Discover advanced queries, visualization techniques, and best practices for effective memory monitoring. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) Prometheusfaq https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-get-the-95th-percentile-of-an-average-in-prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-get-the-95th-percentile-of-an-average-in-prometheus Learn how to calculate the 95th percentile of an average in Prometheus with this comprehensive guide. Master advanced techniques and visualization. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheusgrafana https://signoz.io/guides/how-can-i-sort-the-legend-by-series-name-in-prometheus-grafana https://signoz.io/guides/how-can-i-sort-the-legend-by-series-name-in-prometheus-grafana Learn how to sort legends by series name in Prometheus and Grafana for improved data visualization and analysis. Discover step-by-step methods and best practices. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheusgrafana https://signoz.io/guides/prometheus-doesnt-match-regex-query https://signoz.io/guides/prometheus-doesnt-match-regex-query Learn how to troubleshoot and fix Prometheus regex query mismatches. This guide covers common issues, advanced techniques, and best practices for optimal monitoring. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheus https://signoz.io/guides/context-deadline-exceeded-prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/context-deadline-exceeded-prometheus Learn how to diagnose, fix, and prevent "Context Deadline Exceeded" errors in Prometheus. Optimize your monitoring setup for reliable metrics collection. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheus https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-see-prometheus-metrics-in-grafana https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-see-prometheus-metrics-in-grafana Learn how to visualize Prometheus metrics in Grafana with this comprehensive guide for beginners. Discover setup, querying, and best practices. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/how-does-grafana-get-data-from-prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/how-does-grafana-get-data-from-prometheus Discover how Grafana retrieves and visualizes Prometheus data, including integration, querying, and optimization techniques for effective monitoring. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/what-is-the-difference-between-a-gauge-and-a-counter https://signoz.io/guides/what-is-the-difference-between-a-gauge-and-a-counter Learn the key differences between gauge and counter metrics in monitoring systems. Discover when to use each type and how to implement them effectively. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheus https://signoz.io/guides/how-do-i-monitor-api-in-prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/how-do-i-monitor-api-in-prometheus Learn how to effectively monitor REST APIs using Prometheus. This comprehensive guide covers setup, instrumentation, health checks, and advanced techniques. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheus https://signoz.io/guides/what-is-a-bucket-in-prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/what-is-a-bucket-in-prometheus Discover what buckets are in Prometheus, how they work with histogram metrics, and their crucial role in data aggregation and analysis for effective monitoring. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheus https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-persist-data-in-prometheus-running-in-a-docker-container https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-persist-data-in-prometheus-running-in-a-docker-container Learn how to persist Prometheus data in Docker containers for continuous monitoring. Step-by-step guide, best practices, and troubleshooting tips included. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheus https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-monitor-disk-usage-of-kubernetes-persistent-volumes https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-monitor-disk-usage-of-kubernetes-persistent-volumes Learn effective methods to monitor disk usage of Kubernetes persistent volumes. Discover tools and best practices for optimal storage management. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) prometheusfaq https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-increase-prometheus-storage-retention https://signoz.io/guides/how-to-increase-prometheus-storage-retention Learn how to increase Prometheus storage retention with our comprehensive guide. Boost your monitoring capabilities and enhance long-term data analysis. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheus https://signoz.io/guides/is-prometheus-monitoring-push-or-pull https://signoz.io/guides/is-prometheus-monitoring-push-or-pull Prometheus utilizes a pull-based monitoring model, where it retrieves metrics from predefined targets by scraping data from their exposed endpoints. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqprometheus https://signoz.io/guides/is-it-possible-to-use-grafana-without-prometheus https://signoz.io/guides/is-it-possible-to-use-grafana-without-prometheus Discover how to use Grafana without Prometheus by exploring its versatility with various data sources like MySQL. Learn the benefits, setup process, and practical applications in this comprehensive guide. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) faqPrometheus https://signoz.io/blog/prometheus-vs-elasticsearch https://signoz.io/blog/prometheus-vs-elasticsearch Both Prometheus and Elasticsearch stack provide monitoring solutions for applications in production. But while Prometheus is focused on metrics monitoring, the Elasticsearch stack or the ELK stack specializes in logs... Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) Tools ComparisonPrometheus https://signoz.io/blog/7-takeaways-prometheus-conference-2019 https://signoz.io/blog/7-takeaways-prometheus-conference-2019 PromCon is one of the premier conference on Prometheus and related tools like Grafana. This is held every year where developers from around the world gather to learn the latest in monitoring technologies. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) SigNozCommunityPrometheus https://signoz.io/blog/monitor-gunicorn-django-in-prometheus https://signoz.io/blog/monitor-gunicorn-django-in-prometheus In this blog, let's see how to set up Prometheus and Grafana in EKS and how to monitor Python based applications using Prometheus. Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT hello@signoz.io (SigNoz Inc) OpenTelemetry InstrumentationPythonPrometheus