Kentik for Grafana

The Kentik datasource plugin allows you to query the Kentik API and visualize network traffic data directly in Grafana. It leverages the Kentik Network Observability Platform to provide real-time, Internet-scale ingest and querying of network data including flow records (NetFlow, IPFIX, sFlow), BGP, GeoIP, and SNMP.

The plugin provides instant access to the Kentik Data Engine (KDE), enabling you to seamlessly integrate network activity metrics into your Grafana dashboards.

Requirements

• A Grafana instance (v10.4 or later)
• An active Kentik account with API access
• Devices registered in the Kentik portal

Getting Started

1. Navigate to Data Sources in Grafana.
2. Add Kentik.
3. Select the appropriate Region (US, EU, or Custom).
4. Enter your Kentik Email and API Token.
5. Click Save & Test to verify connectivity.

Features

• Granular Visibility: View traffic by time range, devices, sites, and over 200 dimensions across 20+ categories.
• Multi-Select Support: Select multiple sites, devices, and up to 8 dimensions simultaneously.
• NMS / SNMP Support: Query SNMP device and interface metrics alongside traditional flow data.
• Smart Labeling: Customize graph legends using Alias and Prefix fields with autocomplete (e.g., {{Source Interface}}, $col, $metric_group).
• Drilldown Workflows: Deep-link URLs to the Kentik Portal for detailed investigation.

Documentation

For more information, visit Kentik Documentation.