Question 1

How to install metrics.sh on Ubuntu?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository with git, and use the provided init.d or systemd guides to set it up as a service. No compilation is needed, just ensure a POSIX-compliant shell is available.

Question 2

Can metrics.sh send data to Prometheus?

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Yes, it includes a built-in Prometheus reporter. Configure it by setting variables in the config file or environment, and use the -r prometheus option to expose metrics via HTTP.

Question 3

How to write a custom metric for monitoring disk temperature?

Accepted Answer

Create a shell script with hooks like defaults(), start(), and collect(), place it in the custom metrics directory, and use the report() function to output values, similar to the dir_size example in the README.

Question 4

metrics.sh vs Telegraf: which is better for lightweight monitoring?

Accepted Answer

metrics.sh is more portable and easier to extend with shell scripts, but Telegraf offers more built-in plugins and better performance. Choose based on your need for simplicity versus feature richness.

Question 5

What metrics are included by default?

Accepted Answer

It includes CPU, memory, swap, network I/O, disk I/O, disk usage, heartbeat, and ping monitoring, as listed in the metrics table in the README.

Question 6

How to configure metrics.sh to run every 10 seconds?

Accepted Answer

Use the -i option, e.g., ./metrics.sh -i 10, or set the interval in the configuration file under the appropriate section to control collection frequency.

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