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Choose your metrics method

Choose a learning path

Select the method that matches your setup.

Note: A Grafana Cloud account is helpful for hands-on practice, but completely optional. You can read through the learning path to understand the configuration process without configuring yourself.

MethodBest for
GraphiteGraphite metrics via Telegraf or OpenTelemetryView docs →
InfluxDBInfluxDB line protocol metricsView docs →
OpenTelemetryOTLP metrics from OTel SDKs or CollectorView docs →
PrometheusPrometheus remote writeStart →

Tip: The Prometheus learning path takes 15-20 minutes. Other methods link to documentation.

Looking for a different method?

We have a learning path for Prometheus remote write above. For other metrics ingestion methods or detailed configuration options, use the metrics ingestion documentation. The docs include authentication setup, configuration examples, and troubleshooting tips.

Script

Time to choose your metrics ingestion method. Pick the method that matches your current setup.

If you’re running Prometheus, use remote write. It’s native, requires no extra tools, and your existing configuration stays unchanged. We have a full learning path for Prometheus that walks you through the configuration step by step.

If you have InfluxDB metrics, use the InfluxDB exporter to bridge to Prometheus format.

If you’re on Graphite, choose between Telegraf for simplicity or OpenTelemetry for flexibility.

If you’re already on OpenTelemetry, send OTLP directly. It’s the cleanest path.

For InfluxDB, Graphite, and OpenTelemetry, the table links to documentation with detailed setup instructions.

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