Implementing Threshold-Based Alerting Workflow in Grafana for XC3 to monitor costs of services/resources

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User stories

As a DevOps Engineer, I want to implement the alerting workflow in Grafana Dashboard so the user can be notified whenever AWS Cost Metrics meets a predefined threshold.

Acceptance Criteria

What must be achieved to consider this story complete?
To consider this story complete, the following objectives must be achieved:

• Implement an end-to-end alerting mechanism: Develop a comprehensive system that covers all stages of the alerting process, from data collection to generating alerts.

• Define the threshold criteria: Determine the specific conditions or values that need to be met to trigger an alert. This could involve setting thresholds based on certain metrics or variables.

• Generate alerts: Once the threshold is met, the system should promptly generate alerts. This could involve generating notifications, messages, or any other form of communication that informs relevant parties about the alert.

• Send alerts through communication channels: Establish the necessary integration with relevant communication channels, such as email, Slack, or any other relevant channel. Ensure that the alert information is effectively transmitted to the appropriate recipients.

• Test and validate the alerting mechanism: Conduct thorough testing to ensure the system functions as intended. Validate that alerts are generated correctly and delivered to the correct channels, and address any potential issues or bugs that may arise during the testing phase.

• Document the implementation: Create detailed documentation outlining the steps taken to implement the alerting mechanism. This will serve as a reference for future maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancements.

• Which open-source libraries are you using to implement this user story? (Answer cannot be empty or N/A)

  • Update the libraries you will be using

• Functional requirements

  • Implementing an end-to-end alerting mechanism that covers all stages of the alerting process.
  • Defining the specific threshold criteria or conditions that trigger the alerts.
  • Generating alerts promptly when the threshold is met.
  • Sending the alert information to relevant communication channels, such as email, SMS, or instant messaging services.
  • Ensuring the proper integration and functionality of the communication channels to transmit the alerts effectively.
  • Providing a means to configure and customize the alerting system to accommodate different requirements.
  • Handling and addressing potential errors or exceptions that may occur during the alerting process.
  • Ensuring the scalability and performance of the alerting mechanism to handle large volumes of data and alerts.

• Inputs

  • Make a parameterized variable for the threshold

• Outputs

  • Alerts

• Testing

  • Perform unit testing of the alerting mechanism and underlying infrastructure

• Documentation

  • A detailed README should be created in the folder of the feature created outlining the steps taken to implement the alerting mechanism. This will serve as a reference for future maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancements.