Grafana is an open-source analytics and monitoring solution for visualizing and analyzing data from various sources. The "Ubuntu 24.04 with Grafana" VPS template from Hostinger comes with Grafana preinstalled, allowing you to quickly set up dashboards and monitor system metrics, logs, or external data sources. This guide walks you through the setup and management of Grafana on your VPS.

Grafana runs on a port 3000 by default. Open your web browser and navigate to:

When accessing Grafana, you must log in using the username "admin" and the password set during installation.

To begin using Grafana effectively, you need to connect it to a data source. In the Grafana interface, navigate to the Connections section and select Data Sources. From here, you can add a new data source by choosing from supported databases such as Prometheus, MySQL, or PostgreSQL. After entering the necessary connection details, save the configuration and test the connection to ensure it works correctly.

Dashboards in Grafana allow you to visualize and analyze your data organizationally. To create a new dashboard, navigate to the Dashboards section and select New Dashboard. Add a new panel where you can configure queries and select a visualization type such as Graph, Table, or Heatmap. Once configured, save the panel and arrange multiple panels to customize your dashboard layout, creating a comprehensive view of your data.

You can easily set up a powerful monitoring and visualization platform with the "Ubuntu 24.04 with Grafana" VPS template from Hostinger. By following this guide, you can configure, secure, and manage your Grafana instance to track key metrics and gain valuable insights. If you'd like more customization, please consult the official Grafana documentation.