Prometheus monitoring and alerting for cloud native applications.

In collaboration with Puzzle

Prometheus – Introduction to the modern monitoring platform.

Prometheus is a modern and widely used metrics-based monitoring system. Prometheus is often used in the context of dynamic platforms in the container environment, such as Kubernetes and OpenShift, but is also suitable for monitoring classic environments.

This two-day training in German or English offers a practical and clearly understandable introduction to Prometheus technology. The training is offered by acend in cooperation with Puzzle ITC. It can be conducted online or on-site.

Outcomes

Get started with the modern monitoring platform Prometheus
Understand Prometheus concepts
Learn more about PromQL and its application scope

Prerequisites

Participants will need a laptop with direct access to the Internet
Participants should have basic Linux and Kubernetes knowledge

Target Audience

Our training is aimed at software developers, system engineers, architects and anyone who wants to understand and use Prometheus for monitoring

Conditions

CHF 2200 / participant for two days
Group classes consisting of 8 to 24 participants
Includes catering, documentation and a cloud-based lab environment
Discounts available for groups of 12 participants or more

Content

Our trainings consist of varied presentations and hands-on labs in order to teach content in an appealing fashion. We are happy to discuss the possibility of tailoring the content to your infrastructure. Should you require additional contents, we can adapt the program to your needs.

Prometheus Basics

Introduction to Prometheus
Installation and Setup
Introduction to Prometheus metrics
Alerting with Alertmanager
Prometheus Exporters
Instrumentation using Client Libraries
Visualization of metrics
Prometheus on Kubernetes
Deep Dive PromQL with Prometheus Co-Founder Julius Volz
Hands-on labs with lots of real-world examples

Simply explained: What is Observability?

Developed together with Puzzle

As an innovative IT service provider, Puzzle ITC covers the entire cycle of business-relevant applications and infrastructures, exclusively focusing on open source technologies as well as the most modern methods. Different interdisciplinary teams work on projects regarding consulting, applications, delivery, infrastructure and open source solutions.

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Companies

Individual company trainings are possible. Contact us for costs and dates.

Meet Your Trainers

Thomas Philipona

Co-Founder & Trainer

He’s been in the IT world for years – and he discovers everything else on his bicycle.

Christian Haller

Trainer, Puzzle ITC

To balance out his hectic day-to-day container life, he makes his sourdough pizza by hand. And then eats it himself right away.

Julius Volz

Trainer, PromLabs

In the Prometheus universe, he's sort of Zeus, and in ours, he does some of the training as a special guest.

Here’s what our clients say about our trainings
Michael Rudiger, Solothurn

«The training was very helpful and gave me a great insight into the world of Prometheus. Thanks to the hands-on labs, I was able to apply my knowledge right away. The trainers were very competent and helpful, the workshops were technically great.»