Functionality
Cortex is a complex organizational structure that includes many web server platforms, databases, load balancing, storage, and cache layers. The diagram below shows how Cortex functions in a cloud data center installation that uses container virtualization and Kubernetes to handle multi-tenant software applications.
The Prometheus Cortex Architecture
Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of how Cortex works its magic:
- First things first: Cortex gathers metrics data from many sources, including Prometheus servers, and stores it in a distributed storage backend.
- Horizontal Scalability: Cortex’s superpower is its ability to grow horizontally, which allows you to add more Cortex nodes as needed to beef up your monitoring arrangement. It’s similar to having a horde of observant minions at your disposal.
- Long-Term Storage: Cortex ensures that you won’t lose important historical data. Everything is safely stored, enabling you to review previous metrics and learn more about the evolution of your system’s performance.
- Querying and Visualization: You can find hidden gems of information by slicing and dicing your metrics data to your heart’s content with PromQL (Prometheus Query Language). Furthermore, you can easily monitor your data by transforming your findings into stunning visuals with the help of programs like Grafana.
What is Prometheus Cortex ?
In the current digital era, where milliseconds count, software applications must be sustained, which calls for a robust monitoring and warning system. Introducing Prometheus Cortex, a powerful addition to the Prometheus ecosystem that provides long-term, scalable storage along with sophisticated querying capabilities. Let’s take a closer look at Prometheus Cortex, going over all of its features, from its practical applications to its foundations.