How can I integrate Prometheus with Docker?

How can I integrate Prometheus with Docker?

To integrate Prometheus with Docker, you can run Prometheus as a Docker container and configure it to scrape metrics from your applications.

What configuration do I need for the Prometheus.yml file?

In your prometheus.yml, you need to define the scrape_configs section, specifying the targets you want Prometheus to monitor.

Can you provide an example of a scrape configuration?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

scrape_configs:
  - job_name: 'my_app'
    static_configs:
      - targets: ['app:8080']

This config scrapes metrics from an app running on port 8080.

How do I run Prometheus in a Docker container?

You can run Prometheus in Docker using the command: docker run -d -p 9090:9090 -v /path/to/prometheus.yml:/etc/prometheus/prometheus.yml prom/prometheus.