Prometheus Monitoring: Configure & Visualize Systems

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

12 reviews

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Install Prometheus, configure exporters, and deploy Alertmanager.
Apply PromQL operators to query time-series metrics effectively.
Design Grafana dashboards to monitor apps, jobs, and cloud systems.

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There are 3 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to install and configure Prometheus, integrate exporters for system and cloud metrics, deploy Alertmanager for reliable notifications, and design powerful Grafana dashboards. They will also apply PromQL operators and functions to query time-series data and monitor applications and short-lived jobs using Pushgateway and Apache exporter.

This course is designed to provide a complete, hands-on learning journey, starting from foundational setup to advanced monitoring and visualization. Unlike generic tutorials, it offers a structured progression: learners first build a Prometheus environment, then extend it with cloud integrations, alerts, and security, and finally master advanced querying and visualization techniques. With a focus on real-world projects, learners gain practical skills in monitoring infrastructure, analyzing system performance, and implementing proactive alerting pipelines. Whether aiming to strengthen DevOps expertise, improve cloud monitoring, or enhance observability practices, this course delivers the practical knowledge needed to monitor, alert, and visualize with Prometheus effectively.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of Prometheus monitoring by guiding them through environment setup, installation, and core tools. Learners will configure Prometheus, integrate Grafana, and begin working with exporters to collect system metrics. By the end of this module, learners will have a fully functional Prometheus lab environment.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videosTotal 91 minutes

Introduction to Project6 minutes
Content5 minutes
Lab Setup11 minutes
Prometheus Installation8 minutes
Prometheus Installation Continue6 minutes
Grafana Installation7 minutes
Node Exporter12 minutes
Automatic Configuration Part 110 minutes
Automatic Configuration Part 27 minutes
Automatic Configuration Part 36 minutes
Automatic Configuration Part 47 minutes
AWS IAM User5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Building the Prometheus Foundation30 minutes
Introduction and Environment Setup10 minutes
Installation and Dashboard Tools10 minutes
Automatic Configuration in Depth10 minutes

This module focuses on integrating Prometheus with cloud services and configuring alerts. Learners will connect AWS CloudWatch with Prometheus, set up Alertmanager, and secure dashboards. By completing this module, learners will be able to extend monitoring into cloud environments and implement reliable alerting pipelines.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videosTotal 111 minutes

Cloudwatch Exporter Installation9 minutes
Cloudwatch Configuration5 minutes
Monitoring13 minutes
Alert Manager Installation11 minutes
Mail Server Installation11 minutes
Setup Alert10 minutes
Securing Prometheus Dashboard7 minutes
Introduction to Project4 minutes
Server Installation9 minutes
Server Installation Continue6 minutes
Node Exporter Installation14 minutes
PromQL Basic13 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Cloud Integration and Alerting30 minutes
Cloud Monitoring Essentials10 minutes
Untitled10 minutes
Server and Exporter Setup10 minutes

This module explores advanced Prometheus capabilities, including PromQL operators, functions, Pushgateway, and application-level exporters. Learners will also work with alert rules and advanced Grafana visualization techniques to create insightful dashboards. By the end, learners will have mastered Prometheus querying and visualization for complex monitoring scenarios.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videosTotal 92 minutes

PromQL Operators Part 19 minutes
PromQL Operators Part 27 minutes
PromQL Operators Part 34 minutes
PromQL Functions7 minutes
Pushgateway Installation9 minutes
Pushgateway Configuration5 minutes
Alert Manager Installation6 minutes
Alert Manager Configuration7 minutes
Setup Alert Rules11 minutes
Apache Exporter for Application Monitoring11 minutes
Visualization Methods7 minutes
Visualization Methods Continue8 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Advanced Querying and Visualization30 minutes
Mastering PromQL Queries10 minutes
Pushgateway and Advanced Alerts10 minutes
Application Monitoring and Visualization10 minutes

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Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

An ideal course for DevOps professionals looking to strengthen observability skills. The structured progression builds confidence quickly.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

The book explains configuration and visualization clearly. Helpful examples make it easier to implement in real projects.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

A very informative course that covers exporters, Alertmanager, and PromQL in a clear and applied manner. The real-world focus adds strong value.

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