The Couchbase Sync Gateway 2.8 release has streamlined the process of monitoring system metrics by integrating Prometheus exporter functionality directly into the Gateway, eliminating the need for a separate exporter. This integration simplifies the setup of monitoring stacks, particularly in cloud-native environments, by offering a new metrics interface that exposes stats in a Prometheus-compatible format on a dedicated port, ensuring the admin interface remains secure. The blog post details the steps for setting up a monitoring system using Prometheus and Grafana, leveraging Docker for ease of implementation, and provides pre-configured examples for both platforms. It includes instructions for setting up a Docker network and deploying Couchbase Server, Sync Gateway, Prometheus, and Grafana containers, along with configurations to visualize system metrics through a Grafana dashboard. The integration aims to enhance the accessibility and management of Sync Gateway stats, allowing users to customize their monitoring dashboards to suit specific needs.