Netdata

Description

Netdata is an open-source, high-performance observability platform designed for real-time infrastructure monitoring. It provides per-second insights into servers, containers, and applications with zero-configuration installation. Netdata’s intuitive interface and powerful features help IT teams identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, detect anomalies, and optimize resource usage. Its distributed architecture ensures scalability from single-node setups to enterprise-level infrastructures. Ideal for DevOps, SREs, and IT professionals looking for comprehensive, real-time monitoring solutions.

Features

• Real-time Monitoring: Per-second data collection provides immediate visibility into system performance.
• Anomaly Detection: ML-powered insights automatically identify unusual patterns and potential issues.
• Interactive Dashboards: Rich, customizable dashboards for in-depth analysis and visualization.
• Extensive Integrations: 800+ pre-configured integrations for systems, applications, and devices.
• Enterprise Features: Includes RBAC, centralized alerting, and multi-cloud compatibility.
• Energy Efficiency: Optimized for minimal CPU, RAM, and disk usage, making it suitable for edge deployments.
• Scalability: Seamlessly supports deployments ranging from single-node setups to thousands of nodes.

Technology Stack

• Programming Languages: C, Go, and JavaScript for UI components.
• Machine Learning: Built-in edge-based anomaly detection models.
• Integration Support: Collects metrics using OpenMetrics, StatsD, system logs, and custom exporters.
• Storage Engine: Custom high-performance database engine (‘dbengine’) for efficient metric storage and querying.
• Supported Platforms: Compatible with Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, and Windows.
• Deployment Options: Supports Docker, Kubernetes, and traditional package managers for easy installation.

Requirements

• System Requirements:
  • For the Netdata Agent: ~150MB RAM and minimal CPU usage (~5% of a single core).
  • Recommended for large-scale setups: 16 cores and 32GB RAM for managing 1-2 million metrics.
• Platform Compatibility: Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, and Windows systems.
• Networking: Requires access to port 19999 for the Netdata dashboard.