Complexity in Setup: Setting up and managing Cortex can be complex due to its extensive capabilities.

Generally positive, especially regarding its ability to scale; however, some report complexity in configuration and maintenance.

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Cortex is an open-source, horizontally scalable, highly reliable, multi-tenant, long-term storage for Prometheus. Founded as an independent project, it is now part of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. Cortex enables users to centralize and scale Prometheus-based monitoring systems in complex environments.

• Open Source: Fully open-source, offering advanced scalability and federation capabilities for Prometheus setups.
• Benefits:
  • Multi-tenant Support: Strong multi-tenant capabilities allowing users to manage data from multiple Prometheus instances securely.
  • Scalable Data Storage: Can handle large-scale deployments with ease.
  • Geo-replication: Supports geographic distribution of data to enhance performance and availability.

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