Balena Metrics

Understanding the specific metrics collected by the exporter, their meaning, and their relevance for monitoring Balena devices and applications.

Prometheus Integration

Explaining how the exporter integrates with Prometheus, including the format of the exposed metrics and the mechanisms for scraping data.

Monitoring and Alerting

Describing how to use the exported metrics within a Prometheus monitoring and alerting system, including setting up dashboards, alerts, and notifications.

Configuration and Customization

Exploring how to configure the exporter, including setting the BALENA_TOKEN, the CRAWL_INTERVAL, and any potential future customization options.

Use Cases and Best Practices

Presenting real-world examples of how the exporter can be used to monitor Balena deployments effectively and efficiently.

Performance Considerations

Discussing the impact of the exporter on Balena API usage and how to optimize performance.

Codebase

Learn the codebase to contribute to balena-prometheus-exporter