# \#how-to **URL:** https://community.netdata.cloud/tag/how-to/97.md [Latest](https://community.netdata.cloud/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.netdata.cloud/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.netdata.cloud/tags.md) --- ## [Netdata is spamming my nginx - how to cut back](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/netdata-is-spamming-my-nginx-how-to-cut-back/5609)
**Author:** [@josephjohnsonmvdexpr](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/josephjohnsonmvdexpr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/netdata-is-spamming-my-nginx-how-to-cut-back/5609 "2024-07-19T20:49:09Z")
Hi I am new to netdata and not a netdata programmer I have inherited a netdata configuration. I can see in my nginx/access.log that netdata makes up 99% of the requests. And I am getting an alert that I have too many … --- ## [Connect Influxdb with netdata](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/connect-influxdb-with-netdata/4868)
**Author:** [@jony009](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/jony009)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/connect-influxdb-with-netdata/4868 "2024-04-24T12:06:36Z")
Hi everyone, I am just getting familiar with netdata. I am currently trying to connect an influxdb database to graph it with netdata. I have checked the documentation and it indicates that you need to use some plugins … --- ## [Improving Netdata Monitoring to Visualize Kubernetes Pod and Deployment Status](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/improving-netdata-monitoring-to-visualize-kubernetes-pod-and-deployment-status/5219)
**Author:** [@Tuburni](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/Tuburni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/improving-netdata-monitoring-to-visualize-kubernetes-pod-and-deployment-status/5219 "2024-03-05T18:04:33Z")
After connecting netdata to my cluster, netdata starts showing the status of the nodes. However, I want to view the status of the pods instead. For instance, if I have nginx running, upon connecting netdata to the server… --- ## [Alert Disk Space](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/alert-disk-space/4823)
**Author:** [@Nick777](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/Nick777)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/alert-disk-space/4823 "2023-10-31T16:10:16Z")
Hello guys, I was wondering if is possible to add the free GB field of the volume in the Disk Alert email. For example: Remain xxGB on 1TB Thanks in advance --- ## [How to monitor single network Interface performances](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-to-monitor-single-network-interface-performances/4778)
**Author:** [@andreas.panozzo](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/andreas.panozzo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-to-monitor-single-network-interface-performances/4778 "2023-10-23T19:50:30Z")
Hello, I’m using Netdata app to monitor performance on a VM with 2 virtual network ports. My question is how I can monitor performances (bandwidth) of each one of these ports and not the aggregated performances (bandwi… --- ## [Nodes segmentation](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/nodes-segmentation/4773)
**Author:** [@emaklav](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/emaklav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 5:07am UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/nodes-segmentation/4773 "2023-10-22T05:07:15Z")
Hello. Is it possible to configure metrics showing by node? because some nodes haven’t some type of metrics. --- ## [UI settings](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/ui-settings/4736)
**Author:** [@emaklav](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/emaklav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 3:12am UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/ui-settings/4736 "2023-10-10T03:12:28Z")
Hi! Is it possible to change avatar photo? Setting → Profile didnt response for clicking on photo ( --- ## [Monitor specific services on Windows (RDS Services)](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/monitor-specific-services-on-windows-rds-services/4707)
**Author:** [@ubs\_netdata](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/ubs_netdata)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 3:09am UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/monitor-specific-services-on-windows-rds-services/4707 "2023-09-28T03:09:58Z")
Hello, We want to monitor the Windows services, for example, the Printer Spooler service, if this service goes down we need to get a notification, and after some interval time need to start the service by auto, would it… --- ## [Mount point Alert](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/mount-point-alert/4603)
**Author:** [@brko](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/brko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/mount-point-alert/4603 "2023-08-22T13:56:49Z")
Hi all, I am testing out netdata as monitoring solution and running it via Docker container. I have Proxmox install → Ubuntu Server LXC → Docker compose file On Proxmox I have a NFS mount Synology NAS and mount point … --- ## [mount point is not included in RW disk dashboard](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/mount-point-is-not-included-in-rw-disk-dashboard/4601)
**Author:** [@jagito](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/jagito)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 7:14am UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/mount-point-is-not-included-in-rw-disk-dashboard/4601 "2023-08-22T07:14:48Z")
Hi there We have NAS systems mounted on our LNX Servers. on the main dashboard the “total disk writes or reads” don’t show the performance of this disks (only the local ones) as seen in this picture (netdata-external-di… --- ## [Node sharing / data sharing?](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/node-sharing-data-sharing/4386)
**Author:** [@vmvartiainen](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/vmvartiainen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 11:51am UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/node-sharing-data-sharing/4386 "2023-07-21T11:51:34Z")
How could I implement data sharing? The situation is that I am now monitoring an AWS EC2 Ubuntu machine. There would be a need to share data outside our organization. Is it possible to share single node data in real ti… --- ## [top nodes by used disk](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/top-nodes-by-used-disk/4366)
**Author:** [@richc](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/richc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 1:44am UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/top-nodes-by-used-disk/4366 "2023-07-12T01:44:55Z")
Is it possible to add a ‘Top nodes by Used disk’ chart to either the netdata cloud overview or a dashboard? For the life of me I cannot find how to for this very useful little chart. the same small charts that show Top N… --- ## [How do I rename a node?](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-do-i-rename-a-node/1068)
**Author:** [@OdysLam](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/OdysLam)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-do-i-rename-a-node/1068 "2022-12-13T15:45:51Z")
A node’s name cannot be changed from within Netdata Cloud. To change the name that appears in Netdata Cloud, you can either change the node’s hostname, or you can edit that node’s netdata.conf file and change the ho… --- ## [Netdata Agent to Netdata Cloud](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/netdata-agent-to-netdata-cloud/3539)
**Author:** [@jowiedogccie](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/jowiedogccie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/netdata-agent-to-netdata-cloud/3539 "2022-11-21T17:11:31Z")
Hi, I have installed net data agents both on TrueNAS and Docker Host. I was wondering if it’s possible to add them both to my Netdata Cloud Instance. I have a few hosts already in the cloud version and it works fine. I… --- ## [Netdata for PostgreSQL monitoring](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/netdata-for-postgresql-monitoring/3344)
**Author:** [@lupimiguel](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/lupimiguel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 10:41am UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/netdata-for-postgresql-monitoring/3344 "2022-10-04T10:41:02Z")
Hi everyone! Netdata for PostgreSQL monitoring just got a huge upgrade, now collecting 100+ PostgreSQL metrics and displaying these across 60+ different composite charts. You can check the reference documentation below … --- ## [Monitor Kubernetes PVCs](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/monitor-kubernetes-pvcs/3247)
**Author:** [@Raph0773](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/Raph0773)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/monitor-kubernetes-pvcs/3247 "2022-09-04T15:39:21Z")
Hello, Currently I use NetData to monitor Kubernetes clusters. Is it possible to monitor the PVCs of the different containers and have an alert at a certain level (80% Warning - 90% Hign - 95% Critical) ? Thanks for y… --- ## [Are Node IP Addresses Visible in Netdata Cloud (or Parent Nodes)?](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/are-node-ip-addresses-visible-in-netdata-cloud-or-parent-nodes/3150)
**Author:** [@garyh](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/garyh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/are-node-ip-addresses-visible-in-netdata-cloud-or-parent-nodes/3150 "2022-08-22T14:23:38Z")
I am new to Netdata and assessing it for a monitoring tool, including a basic level of visibility and integration with out network designs. One feature, or element of a Node’s information, that I can’t see in Netdata Cl… --- ## [How to monitor incoming and outgoing traffic of rest api endpoint specific ?](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-to-monitor-incoming-and-outgoing-traffic-of-rest-api-endpoint-specific/3214)
**Author:** [@Debojyoti\_Chakrabort](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/Debojyoti_Chakrabort)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-to-monitor-incoming-and-outgoing-traffic-of-rest-api-endpoint-specific/3214 "2022-08-19T06:06:12Z")
Currently I have more than 17 api microservices connected with an ios application, we are going to do beta launch so I want to monitor the the request and response time for each endpoint while our users using. Is there a… --- ## [Hello Netdata,](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/hello-netdata/3039)
**Author:** [@kalpesh\_oms](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/kalpesh_oms)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/hello-netdata/3039 "2022-06-23T17:36:24Z")
how to active trigger action on active alerts on netdata omskalpesh@gmail.com --- ## [node reporting for usage statistics on a pool of servers.](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/node-reporting-for-usage-statistics-on-a-pool-of-servers/2866)
**Author:** [@hermann74](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/hermann74)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/node-reporting-for-usage-statistics-on-a-pool-of-servers/2866 "2022-05-15T21:04:31Z")
Hi, I have a dozen of server to monitor. I want to compute usage statistics ( nb user, cpu, RAM, GPU, in time with a given threshold for minimal activity) at a given resolution, aggregated over the pool of server and i… --- ## [Export Data to Splunk](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/export-data-to-splunk/2711)
**Author:** [@Ashish9433](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/Ashish9433)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 7:17am UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/export-data-to-splunk/2711 "2022-04-06T07:17:11Z")
Hi Team, I really liked the Netdata Agent. Currently the agent sends data to Netdata cloud, whereas i was thinking is it possible that the agent can send data to Splunk directly? I was reading and found that via Promet… --- ## [What are collectors and how do they work?](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/what-are-collectors-and-how-do-they-work/1189)
**Author:** [@OdysLam](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/OdysLam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/what-are-collectors-and-how-do-they-work/1189 "2022-01-28T13:56:36Z")
Netdata gathers data from data sources using a collector system. A collector can be implemented differently, but it’s a logical “unit” that: Gathers data from a data source Organizes raw data into charts (and performs … --- ## [How to debug container name resolution for the Netdata Agent](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-to-debug-container-name-resolution-for-the-netdata-agent/1399)
**Author:** [@OdysLam](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/OdysLam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-to-debug-container-name-resolution-for-the-netdata-agent/1399 "2021-10-27T15:46:28Z")
A couple of days ago I started a new container-based project and naturally, I installed Netdata to be able to have per-second metrics with minimal effort. This was crucial, as the project concerned urbit, a fascinating … --- ## [How to Monitor with Netdata. A crash course for Absolute Beginners](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-to-monitor-with-netdata-a-crash-course-for-absolute-beginners/1461)
**Author:** [@OdysLam](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/OdysLam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-to-monitor-with-netdata-a-crash-course-for-absolute-beginners/1461 "2021-06-22T14:43:14Z")
How to monitor with Netdata, for absolute beginners Netdata offers a wealth of metrics and alerts out-of-the-box, enabling the user to get an in-depth understanding of their system without having to set up anything at al… --- ## [Netdata to Slack alert/notification from docker container](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/netdata-to-slack-alert-notification-from-docker-container/1313)
**Author:** [@Puratchidasan](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/Puratchidasan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/netdata-to-slack-alert-notification-from-docker-container/1313 "2021-05-17T13:43:05Z")
For netData to Slack notification, followed the below link, its really easy and simple, Regards, Puratchidasan Munusami --- ## [Netdata behind Traefik v2](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/netdata-behind-traefik-v2/1087)
**Author:** [@OdysLam](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/OdysLam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 11:03am UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/netdata-behind-traefik-v2/1087 "2021-03-17T11:03:04Z")
--- ## [How to Install Netdata Monitoring Tool on Ubuntu 20.04](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-to-install-netdata-monitoring-tool-on-ubuntu-20-04/1086)
**Author:** [@OdysLam](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/OdysLam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-to-install-netdata-monitoring-tool-on-ubuntu-20-04/1086 "2021-03-17T10:42:37Z")
--- ## [How do I move a node to another War Room?](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-do-i-move-a-node-to-another-war-room/1069)
**Author:** [@OdysLam](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/OdysLam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-do-i-move-a-node-to-another-war-room/1069 "2021-03-11T12:31:13Z")
A node can belong to multiple War Rooms. First, switch to the War Room you want to move the node to. Click on the name of the War Room in the top navigation, then Add Nodes . Click the checkbox next to the node in qu… --- ## [How do I update the Netdata Agent?](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-do-i-update-the-netdata-agent/1043)
**Author:** [@OdysLam](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/OdysLam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-do-i-update-the-netdata-agent/1043 "2021-03-09T15:46:14Z")
To update the Netdata Agent, please follow our documentation. By default, Netdata Agents have nightly auto-updates enabled. If your Agent version is stuck, try reinstalling. --- ## [How do I reinstall the Netdata Agent?](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-do-i-reinstall-the-netdata-agent/1023)
**Author:** [@joel](https://community.netdata.cloud/u/joel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.netdata.cloud/t/how-do-i-reinstall-the-netdata-agent/1023 "2021-03-03T16:10:12Z")
To reinstall the Netdata Agent, please follow our documentation. Many Linux distributions ship with third-party packages of Netdata in their package managers, such as apt for Ubuntu and Debian. These packages omit certa… [Next page](https://community.netdata.cloud/tag/how-to/97.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=how-to)