Course Outline
π Grafana Loki Course Outline
Module 1: π οΈ Introduction to Grafana Loki
1.1 Overview of Grafana Loki
- What is Grafana Loki? π
- Comparison with other logging solutions βοΈ
- Use cases and benefits π
1.2 Architecture and Components
- Key components of Loki: Promtail, Loki, and Grafana ποΈ
- How they interact π§©
Module 2: π Getting Started with Grafana Loki
2.1 Installation and Setup
- Installing Loki π₯οΈ
- Setting up Promtail π
- Configuring Grafana π
2.2 First Steps
- Basic configuration π§
- Your first log query π
Module 3: π Promtail: The Log Collector
3.1 Overview of Promtail
- What is Promtail? π€
- How it works βοΈ
3.2 Configuration
- Basic configuration options π
- Advanced configurations π οΈ
3.3 Use Cases
- Collecting logs from different sources π₯
- Labeling logs π·οΈ
Module 4: π Querying Logs in Grafana
4.1 LogQL Basics
- Introduction to LogQL π§βπ»
- Basic queries π
4.2 Advanced LogQL
- Advanced query techniques π§ββοΈ
- Using filters and parsers π
4.3 Visualizing Logs
- Creating log panels in Grafana π
- Combining log data with metrics π
Module 5: π‘οΈ Securing Loki
5.1 Authentication and Authorization
- Setting up authentication π
- Configuring user roles π
5.2 Best Practices
- Securing your deployment π‘οΈ
- Performance optimization tips π
Module 6: π οΈ Managing and Scaling Loki
6.1 Administration
- Monitoring Loki health π
- Troubleshooting common issues π οΈ
6.2 Scaling Loki
- Horizontal scaling π
- Best practices for large deployments π
Module 7: 𧩠Integrations and Extending Loki
7.1 Integrating with Other Tools
- Integration with Kubernetes π
- Using Loki with other data sources π
7.2 Extending Loki
- Custom plugins and extensions π οΈ
Module 8: π Real-World Examples and Case Studies
8.1 Industry Use Cases
- Real-world deployments π
- Case studies π
8.2 Hands-On Projects
- Practical examples and exercises π οΈ
Conclusion
- Recap of key concepts ποΈ
- Future trends in logging and monitoring π
Course Outline
Introduction π
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What is Grafana? π§
- Overview of Grafana
- Use cases and benefits
- Overview of Grafanaβs ecosystem
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Course Objectives π―
- What you'll learn
- Course structure
Module 1: Getting Started with Grafana π
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Installing Grafana π οΈ
- Installation on different platforms (Linux, Windows, Docker)
- Configuring basic settings
- Verifying installation
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Understanding the Grafana Interface π₯οΈ
- Dashboard overview
- Main navigation elements
- Panels and data sources
Module 2: Data Sources and Integrations π
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Adding and Configuring Data Sources πΎ
- Supported data sources (Prometheus, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch, etc.)
- Adding a data source
- Configuring data source settings
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Basic Data Source Queries π
- Writing simple queries
- Visualizing data
Module 3: Creating Dashboards π
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Introduction to Dashboards ποΈ
- What is a dashboard?
- Key components of a dashboard
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Creating Your First Dashboard π οΈ
- Adding panels
- Configuring panel settings
- Adding and arranging panels
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Using Variables π’
- Introduction to variables
- Creating and using variables in dashboards
Module 4: Visualizations and Panels π¨
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Understanding Panel Types π
- Different types of panels (Graph, Table, Gauge, etc.)
- When to use each panel type
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Customizing Visualizations β¨
- Panel settings and options
- Using Grafanaβs built-in visualizations
- Customizing colors, legends, and axes
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Alerts and Notifications π¨
- Setting up alerts
- Configuring alert notifications
Module 5: Advanced Features π
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Using Annotations ποΈ
- What are annotations?
- Adding and managing annotations
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Dashboard Sharing and Permissions π
- Sharing dashboards with others
- Setting up user permissions and roles
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Grafana Plugins and Extensions π§©
- Exploring Grafana plugins
- Installing and managing plugins
Module 6: Troubleshooting and Best Practices π οΈ
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Common Issues and Troubleshooting π§
- Troubleshooting data source issues
- Resolving common dashboard problems
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Best Practices π
- Designing effective dashboards
- Organizing and managing dashboards
Conclusion π
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Review of Key Concepts π
- Recap of what youβve learned
- Practical applications
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Next Steps βοΈ
- Further learning resources
- Advanced topics to explore
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Q&A and Course Wrap-Up π€
- Questions and answers
- Course summary