Golems GABB: Monitoring tools for Kubernetes: Prometheus vs Grafana vs Datadog

Kubernetes operates without pause; that's why it needs ongoing monitoring. Otherwise, small issues will turn into big losses: from a decrease in system performance to the loss of users. This is particularly true for Drupal projects, where a mere lag of a few seconds might cause users to leave. Honestly, for us, monitoring isn't just "nice to have"—it's the bedrock of staying competitive online. It's how we catch problems before they blow up, figure out where our resources are really going, and constantly boost efficiency. The main contenders here are Datadog, Grafana, and Prometheus, and they each tackle metric collection and processing in their own unique way. So, how do these tools actually compare? Let's get into their unique features.