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The case for observability
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Advantages of remote write
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Verify metrics
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Configure remote write
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Advantages of Prometheus remote write

There are multiple ways to send Prometheus metrics to Grafana Cloud, but using the remote write feature offers several key benefits.

You should consider using Prometheus remote write if you:

  • Already have a Prometheus setup and prefer not to install Grafana Alloy or any other collectors.
  • Want to explore Grafana Cloud without making significant changes to your existing configuration.
  • Intend to send only certain metrics to Grafana Cloud while keeping other metrics stored locally in your Prometheus.
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What is Prometheus?

The case for observability
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Verify metrics