timeShift(GrafanaBuzz, 1w) Issue 7

In this edition of "timeShift(GrafanaBuzz)," the focus is on various ways to utilize Grafana for data visualization, ranging from cryptocurrency tracking to home automation setups. The release of Grafana v4.4.2 brings updates and bug fixes, while the blogosphere section highlights tutorials on integrating Grafana with technologies like Prometheus, Docker, and CouchDB. The article also discusses setting up monitoring stacks using Grafana with InfluxDB, collectd, and Graphite, as well as creating dashboards for diverse applications, including home automation and cryptocurrency investments. A new PRTG Data Source plugin is introduced, offering visualization capabilities for data from the Paessler PRTG monitoring system. The section also celebrates contributions to Elasticsearch alerting in Grafana, underscores community involvement through events and social media, and encourages feedback from readers to enhance the value of the newsletter for the Grafana community.