Getting Started for Thanos

This documentation provides a step-by-step guide to getting started with Thanos, including installation, setup, and configuration.

What is Getting Started?

According to the Thanos documentation, Getting Started is a collection of resources designed to help new users understand and begin using Thanos. It includes guides, blog posts, talks, proposals, and integrations. (Source)

Why is Getting Started important?

Understanding how to get started with Thanos is crucial for anyone looking to use this open-source observability system. This documentation provides the necessary information to install, configure, and begin using Thanos, making it an essential resource for new users. (Source)


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Installation

To install Thanos, you can follow the instructions in the official documentation. Thanos supports various deployment options, including Kubernetes, Docker, and standalone installations.

Setup

After installation, you need to set up Thanos components, such as the query API server, the sidecar, and the rule processor. You can find detailed instructions on how to do this in the official documentation.

Configuration

Thanos allows you to configure various aspects of its behavior, such as the retention policy, the sampling rate, and the data sources. You can find more information on how to configure Thanos in the official documentation.


Resources


Contributing

Contributions are very welcome! See our CONTRIBUTING.md for more information.


Welcome to Support and Training!

Anyone who has developed a Thanos training program or offers related services can add themselves to this page by opening a pull request against it.

Getting Started with Thanos

To get started with Thanos, follow these steps:

  1. Create an account on the CNCF Slack: This is Thanos’s main chat provider. You can reach any of the mentors there. Join Slack
  2. Join Thanos channels: Join the main Thanos channels and write a few sentences about yourself. Thanos Channels
  3. Set up weekly 2:1 meetings: Ask maintainers to set up some weekly 2:1 meetings.
  4. Read the contributing guides: Read the contributing guides carefully.
  5. Start with a smaller task: It’s better to start slowly with a smaller task to get things going.
  6. Explore additional resources: Explore additional resources, such as blog posts, talks, proposals, and integrations.

Blog Posts


Talks


Proposals


Integrations

Thanos supports various integrations, including Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki. You can find more information on how to set up these integrations in the official documentation.