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Is this course right for you?

This course is for you if…

  • You run one or more databases and want to monitor them with Grafana Cloud
  • You want to understand which Grafana Cloud approach fits your database technology
  • You’re new to database monitoring in Grafana and want a guided starting point

Explore other courses

If your focus isn’t databases, one of these courses might be a better fit.

CourseDescriptionDuration
Introduction to integrationsMonitor infrastructure like Linux servers, network devices, and more20 min
Introduction to data sourcesExplore common Grafana data sources beyond databases20 min
Cloud Provider ObservabilityConnect cloud accounts from AWS, Azure, or GCP30–40 min
Send data from external collectorsSend metrics and logs from Prometheus, InfluxDB, Graphite, and more15 min

Already have Database Observability running?

View advanced configuration docs

No database experience required

This course assumes you have a database running but doesn’t require deep database administration skills. Each learning path walks you through the setup step by step, including creating monitoring users and configuring permissions.

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Before going further, take a moment to check whether this course matches what you’re looking for.

This course is designed for people who run one or more databases and want to monitor them with Grafana Cloud. It’s especially useful if you’re new to database monitoring in Grafana and want a guided starting point that helps you choose the right approach for your situation.

If your focus isn’t databases, there are other courses in the Learning Hub. Introduction to integrations covers monitoring infrastructure like Linux servers and network devices. Cloud Provider Observability helps you connect accounts from AWS, Azure, or GCP. And Introduction to data sources explores connecting Grafana to a wider range of external systems.

No deep database administration skills are required. Each learning path walks you through the setup step by step, including creating monitoring users and configuring the right permissions.

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