Running QuestDB and Prometheus on GKE Autopilot

QuestDB is an open-source time-series database designed for high-performance demands, featuring ultra-low latency, high ingestion throughput, and a versatile storage engine. It supports Parquet and SQL, ensuring data portability and AI readiness without vendor lock-in. The guide, contributed by Yitaek Hwang, details how to deploy QuestDB using the official Helm chart with Google's GKE Autopilot, incorporating Prometheus for basic monitoring and Velero for automated backups, illustrating a production-ready environment. The tutorial outlines the benefits of GKE Autopilot, such as automated Kubernetes operations and cost-effective pod usage, and provides step-by-step instructions to set up QuestDB on Kubernetes, modify configurations for monitoring, and implement disaster recovery strategies. It highlights QuestDB's development focus on enterprise features and integration capabilities, underscoring its potential for future enhancements in monitoring and DevOps features.