Question 1

How do I install HertzBeat with Docker?

Accepted Answer

Run 'docker run -d -p 1157:1157 -p 1158:1158 --name hertzbeat apache/hertzbeat', then access http://localhost:1157 with default credentials admin/hertzbeat. For clusters, deploy additional collectors using environment variables like MANAGER_HOST and MANAGER_PORT.

Question 2

HertzBeat vs Prometheus: which is better for monitoring?

Accepted Answer

HertzBeat is an all-in-one, agentless platform with built-in alerting and logs, while Prometheus is metrics-focused with a pull model and larger ecosystem. Choose HertzBeat for unified observability, but Prometheus if you need deep integration with its exporters and community tools.

Question 3

Can HertzBeat monitor Kubernetes clusters?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HertzBeat has a predefined Kubernetes monitoring template available as a YAML file. You can import it to monitor clusters without agents, leveraging protocols like HTTP and JMX for metrics collection.

Question 4

How to create a custom monitoring template in HertzBeat?

Accepted Answer

Define your metrics and parameters in a YAML file following HertzBeat's schema, then import it via the web interface. The README provides example templates for technologies like MySQL and Nginx to guide you.

Question 5

What databases does HertzBeat support for storing metrics?

Accepted Answer

HertzBeat can integrate with time-series databases like Victoria Metrics, IoTDB, and TDengine, as mentioned in the docker-compose setup script for all-in-one deployments with external storage.

Question 6

Is HertzBeat suitable for small teams or startups?

Accepted Answer

Yes, its agentless design and easy Docker setup make it accessible, but the learning curve for custom templates and clustering might be high if you need advanced features quickly.

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