https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/Recent content in Metrics Drilldown on Grafana LabsHugo -- gohugo.ioenhttps://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/07-transition/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:55:28 -0400https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/07-transition/<h2 id="metrics-drilldown">Metrics Drilldown</h2> <hr /> <p><img class="lazyload d-inline-block" data-src="metrics-module.svg" alt="Metrics Drilldown module overview"/></p> <p>In this module, you&rsquo;ll explore infrastructure metrics without writing PromQL:</p> <ul> <li>Learn how Grafana Metrics Drilldown organizes labels and metadata</li> <li>Navigate, filter, visualize, and investigate time series</li> <li>Complete a hands-on learning path with real metrics</li> <li>Save findings to dashboards for permanent monitoring</li> </ul> <p><strong>Estimated time:</strong> 12-15 minutes</p>https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/08-what-is-metrics-drilldown/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:55:28 -0400https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/08-what-is-metrics-drilldown/<h2 id="what-is-metrics-drilldown">What is Metrics Drilldown?</h2> <p>Grafana Metrics Drilldown is a queryless browsing experience for Prometheus-compatible metrics that lets you explore infrastructure data without writing PromQL.</p> <h2 id="how-it-works">How it works</h2> <p>Metrics Drilldown automatically indexes your metrics by labels and metadata, letting you:</p>https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/09-how-it-organizes/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:55:28 -0400https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/09-how-it-organizes/<h2 id="how-grafana-metrics-drilldown-organizes-data">How Grafana Metrics Drilldown organizes data</h2> <p>Metrics Drilldown follows the natural hierarchy of Prometheus metrics.</p> <p><img class="lazyload d-inline-block" data-src="metric-hierarchy.svg" alt="Metric hierarchy showing name, labels, and values"/></p> <h2 id="the-structure">The structure</h2> <section class="expand-table-wrapper"><div class="responsive-table-wrapper"> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Level</th> <th>What it is</th> <th>Example</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Metric name</strong></td> <td>The measurement being tracked</td> <td><code>node_cpu_seconds_total</code></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Labels</strong></td> <td>Dimensions that categorize the metric</td> <td><code>job</code>, <code>instance</code>, <code>mode</code></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Label values</strong></td> <td>Specific values for each label</td> <td><code>instance=&quot;server-01&quot;</code></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Time series</strong></td> <td>Individual data streams matching the filters</td> <td>CPU time for server-01 in user mode</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </section><h2 id="navigation-model">Navigation model</h2> <p>Start broad and then filter down to specific time series:</p>https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/10-exploration-workflow/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:55:28 -0400https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/10-exploration-workflow/<h2 id="the-exploration-workflow">The exploration workflow</h2> <p>Grafana Metrics Drilldown follows a five-step pattern for investigating infrastructure metrics.</p> <p><img class="lazyload d-inline-block" data-src="metrics-workflow.svg" alt="Exploration workflow showing five steps"/></p> <h2 id="the-workflow">The workflow</h2> <section class="expand-table-wrapper"><div class="responsive-table-wrapper"> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Step</th> <th>What you do</th> <th>What you get</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Search</strong></td> <td>Type part of a metric name in the search bar</td> <td>List of matching metrics</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Filter</strong></td> <td>Use filter options via the sidebar to narrow scope by label values</td> <td>Reduced set of time series</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Visualize</strong></td> <td>View the automatic graph of selected metric</td> <td>Time series visualization</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Investigate</strong></td> <td>Explore related metrics with shared labels via the Related Metrics tab</td> <td>Discover connections and patterns</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Add to dashboard</strong></td> <td>Click the menu to export visualization to a dashboard</td> <td>Permanent monitoring</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </section><h2 id="why-this-workflow-matters">Why this workflow matters</h2> <p>This pattern guides you from broad exploration to specific findings. You don&rsquo;t need to know exactly what you&rsquo;re looking for when you start. The workflow helps you discover problems and patterns as you navigate.</p>https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/11-pattern-detection/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:55:28 -0400https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/11-pattern-detection/<h2 id="pattern-detection-benefits">Pattern detection benefits</h2> <p>Visual exploration reveals trends and anomalies that raw numbers might hide.</p> <p><img class="lazyload d-inline-block" data-src="metric-patterns.svg" alt="Visual patterns tell the story of your infrastructure"/></p>https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/12-visual-advantages/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:55:28 -0400https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/12-visual-advantages/<h2 id="visual-investigation-advantages">Visual investigation advantages</h2> <p>Grafana Metrics Drilldown reveals relationships between metrics through shared labels.</p> <p><img class="lazyload d-inline-block" data-src="label-discovery.svg" alt="Label-based discovery reveals infrastructure relationships"/></p>https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/13-dashboard-integration/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:55:28 -0400https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/13-dashboard-integration/<h2 id="dashboard-integration">Dashboard integration</h2> <p>Add findings from Metrics Drilldown directly to dashboards without switching tools.</p> <p><img class="lazyload d-inline-block" data-src="dashboard-workflow.svg" alt="From exploration to permanent monitoring"/></p>https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/14-learning-path/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:55:28 -0400https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/14-learning-path/<h2 id="learning-path-explore-metrics-with-metrics-drilldown">Learning path: Explore metrics with Metrics Drilldown</h2> <div class="learning-path-card"> <div class="pathway-row__label mb-1"> <svg width="40" height="40" viewBox="0 0 40 40" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><rect x="0.5" y="0.5" width="39" height="39" rx="3.5" fill="white" stroke="#D8D8DF"></rect><path d="M8 20H14C16.5 20 18.5 18 18.5 15.5V12" stroke="#FF671D" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path><path d="M8 20H14C16.5 20 18.5 22 18.5 24.5V28" stroke="#FF671D" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path><path d="M14 20H32" stroke="#FF671D" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path><circle cx="18.5" cy="12" r="2" stroke="#FF671D" stroke-width="2" fill="white"></circle><circle cx="18.5" cy="28" r="2" stroke="#FF671D" stroke-width="2" fill="white"></circle><path d="M29 17L32 20L29 23" stroke="#FF671D" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg> Learning path </div> <h4>Metrics Drilldown</h4> <p>Welcome to the Grafana learning path that shows you how to use Metrics Drilldown to explore your metrics and provide insight into troubleshooting.</p>https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/15-debrief/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:55:28 -0400https://grafana.com/docs/learning-hub/explore-your-data/01-metrics-drilldown/15-debrief/<h2 id="metrics-exploration-complete">Metrics exploration complete!</h2> <p><strong>What you accomplished:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Accessed Metrics Drilldown from the main menu</li> <li>Searched and filtered metrics using labels</li> <li>Investigated time series patterns visually</li> <li>Added metric visualizations to a dashboard</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills unlocked:</strong></p>