Agent Check: Kube_metrics_server

Overview

This check monitors Kube_metrics_server v0.3.0+, a component used by the Kubernetes control plane.

Setup

Installation

The Kube_metrics_server check is included in the Datadog Agent package. No additional installation is needed on your server.

Configuration

1. Edit the kube_metrics_server.d/conf.yaml file, in the conf.d/ folder at the root of your Agent's configuration directory to start collecting your kube_metrics_server performance data. See the sample kube_metrics_server.d/conf.yaml for all available configuration options.

2. Restart the Agent.

Validation

Run the Agent's status subcommand and look for kube_metrics_server under the Checks section.

Data Collected

Metrics

See metadata.csv for a list of metrics provided by this integration.

Service Checks

kube_metrics_server.prometheus.health:

Returns CRITICAL if the Agent cannot reach the metrics endpoints.

Events

kube_metrics_server does not include any events.

Troubleshooting

Need help? Contact Datadog support.