Deploy Monitoring for Kubernetes

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Overview

Deploy Kubernetes monitoring with the GermainUX Engine to continuously monitor the health, availability, and performance of your Kubernetes environment. The easiest way to configure Kubernetes monitoring is through the GermainUX Kubernetes Wizard.

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Deploy via GermainUX Wizard

From GermainUX Workspace, navigate to: The wizard guides you through connecting GermainUX to your Kubernetes cluster and configuring the initial monitoring settings.

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1. Select the Monitoring Server

Select the server that will be used by the GermainUX Engine to monitor the Kubernetes cluster. The selected server’s hostname is used to establish the connection to the Kubernetes cluster. Make sure the server:

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2. Select the Application

Select the Application that the Kubernetes environment should be associated with in GermainUX. If an appropriate application does not already exist, click the + icon to create one. The application label helps organize and correlate Kubernetes telemetry with other application, infrastructure, and user-experience data monitored by GermainUX.

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3. Configure the Kubernetes Connection

Enter the connection information for the Kubernetes cluster.

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Scheme

Select the protocol used to connect to the Kubernetes cluster: HTTP or HTTPS HTTPS should be used when required by your Kubernetes environment.

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Port

Enter the port used to connect to the Kubernetes cluster. The selected GermainUX Engine must be able to reach the Kubernetes endpoint on this port.

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Credentials

Provide the credentials required to connect to and monitor the Kubernetes cluster. Use credentials with the appropriate permissions for the Kubernetes resources and metrics you want GermainUX to monitor.

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4. Configure the Monitoring Frequency

Define how frequently GermainUX should collect Kubernetes monitoring data. Default: 60 seconds Adjust the monitoring frequency based on your operational requirements and environment. A shorter interval provides more granular visibility, while a longer interval reduces monitoring frequency and data volume.

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5. Apply the Configuration

Review the Kubernetes configuration and apply it. Once configured, the GermainUX Engine begins collecting Kubernetes telemetry according to the selected monitoring frequency. Verify that Kubernetes data is being received and that the expected clusters, nodes, pods, and containers are visible in GermainUX.

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6. Configure Analytics & Alerts

Once monitoring is active, configure the KPIs, dashboards, reports, and alerts appropriate for your Kubernetes environment. For example, monitor and alert on: Alert thresholds, monitoring frequency, dashboards, and reports can be customized according to your operational requirements.

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7. Configure Automation

GermainUX automation can be used to trigger actions when specific Kubernetes conditions are detected. For example: Depending on the use case, actions can include notifications, ticket creation, scripts, programs, HTTP or SSH execution, and other operational workflows. Automated remediation can also be configured for appropriate, well-understood conditions.

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Deploy GermainUX within Kubernetes

GermainUX can also be configured to run within a Kubernetes container. Contact the GermainUX team if you need assistance deploying GermainUX within your Kubernetes environment.

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