Prometheus is a free software application used for event monitoring and alerting. It records metrics in a time series database built using an HTTP pull model, with flexible queries and real-time alerting. Prometheus is an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit designed for recording real-time metrics and providing powerful querying capabilities. With its scalable architecture and integration with various data sources, Prometheus enables users to monitor and analyze system performance, set up alerts, and gain insights into operational health. Its focus on reliability and flexibility makes it a popular choice for monitoring complex and distributed systems.
