Company overview: Prometheus, developed at SoundCloud in 2012, is now a standalone open-source project and part of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. It is mainly known for its robust monitoring capabilities of time-series data.

Pros:

• Automated Dashboards: While it requires some setup, Prometheus supports automated dashboards via Grafana for detailed monitoring.
• Dashboard Richness: Offers flexible dashboard features, although dependent on integration with tools like Grafana for full functionality.
• Integrations: Strong support for custom instrumentation with extensive community-driven integrations available.

Cons:

• Prometheus can be challenging to manage at scale due to its local storage dependency.
• Setting up Prometheus for high availability can be complex and requires additional components.
• Best suited for environments where high accuracy is not the sole requirement.

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