Prometheus Data Compression Guide

You can achieve data compression and archiving of monitoring data in Prometheus by following these steps:

1. Implement data retention policy: By configuring data retention policy in the Prometheus configuration file, users can specify the duration and storage size limit for data retention. This helps manage the amount of stored data and allows for regular cleaning of old data.
2. Compressing data: Prometheus supports data compression, which can reduce the storage space used by data. You can configure data compression parameters in the Prometheus configuration file, such as setting compression levels.
3. Archiving data: Historical data can be archived to remote storage or cloud storage for long-term retention of monitoring data. Remote storage adapter in Prometheus or third-party tools can be used for archiving data.
4. Utilize Prometheus’ remote write feature: Prometheus offers remote write functionality to store data in remote storage systems, reducing pressure on local storage. Data can be written to remote databases or object storage.

By using the methods mentioned above, it is possible to effectively compress and archive monitoring data, assisting in the storage and management of monitoring data.