Thanos is an open-source project that provides highly available Prometheus setup with long-term storage capabilities. It is designed to scale out Prometheus by enabling global query view, unlimited storage, and high availability. Thanos Sidecar is a crucial component that runs alongside Prometheus, allowing it to connect with the rest of the Thanos components.
When using Thanos, you might encounter an issue where the Sidecar reports that Prometheus is not reachable. This symptom typically manifests as error logs indicating connection failures or timeouts when the Sidecar attempts to communicate with Prometheus.
The primary reason for this issue is that the Thanos Sidecar cannot establish a connection with the Prometheus instance. This can be due to several factors, including:
Ensure that the configuration file for the Sidecar has the correct Prometheus URL. This is typically set in the --prometheus.url flag when starting the Sidecar.
To resolve the issue of the Sidecar not being able to reach Prometheus, follow these steps:
Ensure that the network allows communication between the Sidecar and Prometheus. You can test this by using curl or ping commands:
ping <prometheus-host>curl http://<prometheus-host>:<prometheus-port>/metrics
Open the configuration file or check the startup command for the Sidecar to ensure the Prometheus URL is correctly specified:
--prometheus.url=http://<prometheus-host>:<prometheus-port>
Ensure that any firewalls or security groups allow traffic on the Prometheus port. Adjust the rules if necessary to permit communication.
After making changes, restart both the Prometheus and Thanos Sidecar services to apply the new configurations:
systemctl restart prometheussystemctl restart thanos-sidecar
For more detailed information, you can refer to the official Thanos Sidecar documentation and the Prometheus Overview.
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