The text provides an in-depth exploration of various methods to monitor and troubleshoot a Consul cluster by accessing metrics and logs. It outlines the use of the Consul CLI and API for on-demand data retrieval and troubleshooting, including commands like `consul debug` for detailed health and performance insights, and techniques to collect metrics over time using telemetry sinks. The document emphasizes the importance of comprehensive monitoring, suggesting configuring metrics sinks to retain data beyond default limits for long-term visibility. It also covers the utility of logging for identifying trends not captured by metrics, and how logs can be processed for deeper analysis. Additionally, it describes the role of Consul's browser UI and HTTP API in providing a high-level overview of cluster health, enabling users to monitor node and service availability through health checks. Finally, the text hints at future guidance on integrating Consul data with Datadog for enhanced visibility, while acknowledging HashiCorp's contribution to the content's accuracy.