Question 1

How do I change the default admin password in Dockprom?

Accepted Answer

Update the ADMIN_PASSWORD environment variable, generate a new hash for Caddy using the docker run command provided in the README, and modify the docker-compose.yml file accordingly to ensure security.

Question 2

Can Dockprom monitor multiple Docker hosts?

Accepted Answer

Dockprom is designed for single-host deployment via Docker Compose; for multi-host monitoring, you need to manually set up additional NodeExporters and configure Prometheus to scrape them, which isn't automated.

Question 3

Dockprom vs Prometheus Operator: which is better for Kubernetes?

Accepted Answer

Use Prometheus Operator for Kubernetes-native monitoring with automated management and scalability, while Dockprom is ideal for simple Docker environments where ease of deployment outweighs cloud-native features.

Question 4

How to add custom metrics to Dockprom?

Accepted Answer

Push custom metrics using the included Pushgateway by sending data via curl commands, as described in the 'Sending metrics to the Pushgateway' section, but note this requires manual integration for batch jobs.

Question 5

Is Dockprom suitable for production use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with proper security configurations like updating default credentials and setting up reliable alerting, but be cautious of its single-host focus and potential need for manual tweaks in larger setups.

Question 6

How to update Grafana or other components in Dockprom?

Accepted Answer

Update image tags in docker-compose.yml, but check the README for version-specific issues like Grafana user ID changes, which may require additional commands or permission adjustments.

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