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Date Published
Author
Scott Lepper
Word count
889
Language
English
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None

Summary

The MongoDB Enterprise plugin for Grafana enables users to visualize and monitor both data and diagnostic metrics from MongoDB databases, enhancing the effectiveness of Grafana dashboards by integrating context-rich data sources. This integration allows users to perform tasks such as visualizing time series data, identifying anomalies, and setting up alerts for potential issues. The plugin supports an augmented query syntax for simplified data retrieval and includes features like template variables for dynamic dashboard customization. Additionally, it provides comprehensive diagnostics capabilities, including monitoring server connections, network activity, memory usage, and database statistics, all accessible through customizable Grafana dashboards. The plugin is available to Grafana Cloud users and those with a Grafana Enterprise license, offering a robust tool for maintaining and optimizing MongoDB performance.