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How Ksolves Developed a Custom Node Exporter for Prometheus Using Python
Our client is a leading telecommunication company that handles thousands to millions of data records daily, distributed across multiple directories. They often face the challenge of effectively and efficiently managing these records and require a tool to assist them with real-time data tracking and monitoring. Additionally, they need a tool that could deliver actionable insight based on current and historical data to make informed, data-driven decisions.
The primary challenges faced by the client are as follows:
- Accurate Tracking of Deleted Files: The client needed a system that could include deleted files in the daily metrics so that even after deletion, the files were adequately accounted for in the overall data analysis.
- Monitoring Multiple Directories: The client wanted to extend their monitoring abilities to cover multiple directories and track file activities across various storage locations.
- Performance Optimization: It was vital to undertake the monitoring process very efficiently because millions of records were stored in the directories, and any delays or inefficiencies could negatively impact performance and slow down operations.
To overcome the challenges, we have helped them with our comprehensive solution, as mentioned below:
- Developed a Custom Node Exporter using Python to monitor multiple directories where files are stored and manipulated, including metrics on additions, deletions, and modifications.
- The exporter also helped track file activity across various specified directories, enhancing data-driven metrics on file operations.
- Enabled real-time tracking through a Grafana dashboard with intuitive panels and directory-specific data.
- The dashboard includes dropdown menus for directory selection, allowing the client to monitor and analyze file activity across multiple directories.
This project successfully provided the client with a powerful and flexible solution for monitoring directories and analyzing file operations. The integration with Prometheus and Grafana ensured a seamless workflow for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing metrics. By addressing challenges such as state persistence and multi-directory monitoring, the solution was designed to be both robust and scalable, meeting the client’s immediate needs while preparing for future enhancements.
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