Description

Introduction

This training focuses on creating interactive Grafana dashboards that provide real-time insights. Participants will learn how to connect multiple data sources, configure dynamic panels, and leverage Grafana’s interactivity features such as variables, filters, and drill-downs.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of Grafana or completion of a fundamentals course.

• Familiarity with data sources like Prometheus, MySQL, or InfluxDB.

• Basic understanding of queries (SQL or PromQL).

• General knowledge of IT monitoring metrics.

Table of Contents

1. Overview of Interactive Dashboards
 1.1 What Makes a Dashboard Interactive
 1.2 Benefits of Interactivity in Monitoring and Reporting

2. Connecting Data Sources
 2.1 Supported Data Sources and Configurations
 2.2 Connecting to Multiple Data Sources
 2.3 Testing and Validating Data Connections

3. Panels and Visualization Basics
 3.1 Understanding Panels, Types, and Layouts
 3.2 Adding and Customizing Panels
 3.3 Panel Options: Thresholds, Legends, and Overrides

4. Using Variables and Filters
 4.1 Introduction to Grafana Variables
 4.2 Creating Query, Custom, and Interval Variables
 4.3 Using Variables to Filter Panels Dynamically

5. Building Interactive Dashboards
 5.1 Linking Panels for Drill-Down Insights
 5.2 Using Repeating Panels for Dynamic Views
 5.3 Configuring Interactive Time Ranges

6. Advanced Panel Features
 6.1 Transformations for Enhanced Insights
 6.2 Annotations and Events Integration
 6.3 Panel Actions and Links

7. Sharing and Collaboration
 7.1 Sharing Dashboards with Teams
 7.2 Exporting Dashboards and Panels
 7.3 Permissions and Access Control

By the end of this training, participants will be able to design fully interactive Grafana dashboards, connect multiple data sources, and create panels that respond dynamically to user inputs. These skills help teams monitor systems efficiently, analyze data effectively, and make informed decisions in real time.