How to Install Netdata with Portainer

If you need a reliable monitoring solution for your server and containers, Netdata is a good option. It offers centralized management of your Docker environment, along with detailed system metrics to keep everything running smoothly.

Prerequisites

• A server with Docker and Docker Compose installed.
• Portainer set up and running on your server.
  

Step 1: Deploy Netdata with Docker Compose

Create a directory for Netdata: mkdir ~/netdata && cd /netdata

Write the Docker Compose file:
Save the following content into docker-compose.yml:

services:
  netdata:
    image: netdata/netdata
    container_name: netdata
    ports:
      - 19999:19999
    restart: unless-stopped
    cap_add:
      - SYS_PTRACE
    security_opt:
      - apparmor:unconfined
    volumes:
      - /proc:/host/proc:ro
      - /sys:/host/sys:ro
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro

Launch the container:
Run the following command to start the Netdata service:

docker-compose up -d

Verify the container is running:

docker ps | grep netdata

Step 2: Access the Netdata Dashboard

Once the container is running, access the Netdata dashboard in your browser at:
http://<your-server-ip>:19999

You’ll see a detailed dashboard showcasing real-time metrics for CPU, memory, network traffic, disk usage, and Docker containers.

Step 3: Integrate Netdata with Portainer

Adding Netdata to Portainer provides an efficient way to manage your monitoring tool.

1. Log in to Portainer:
   Open Portainer at http://<your-server-ip>:9000.
2. View Netdata in the container list:
   Navigate to Containers in Portainer. Look for the Netdata container.
3. Manage the Netdata container:
   From Portainer, you can:
   • Restart or stop the Netdata container.
   • Monitor logs to troubleshoot issues.
   • Check resource usage of the container.

Conclusion

By integrating Netdata with Portainer, you combine the power of real-time monitoring with simplified container management. Whether you're running a personal server or managing a larger infrastructure, this setup ensures you have all the tools you need to keep your systems running smoothly.

Ready to dive in? Deploy Netdata today and make server monitoring effortless! 🌟