RabbitMQ and Dynatrace Integration

Input and output integration overview

This plugin reads metrics from RabbitMQ servers, providing essential insights into the performance and state of the messaging system.

The Dynatrace plugin allows users to send metrics collected by Telegraf directly to Dynatrace for monitoring and analysis. This integration enhances the observability of systems and applications, providing valuable insights into performance and operational health.

Integration details

RabbitMQ

The RabbitMQ plugin for Telegraf allows users to gather metrics from RabbitMQ servers via the RabbitMQ Management Plugin. This capability is crucial for monitoring the performance and health of RabbitMQ instances, which are widely utilized for message queuing and processing in various applications. The plugin provides comprehensive insights into key RabbitMQ metrics, including message rates, queue depths, and node health statistics, thereby enabling operators to maintain optimal performance and robustness of their messaging infrastructure. Additionally, it supports secret-stores for managing sensitive credentials securely, making integration with existing systems smoother. Configuration options allow for flexibility in specifying the nodes, queues, and exchanges to monitor, providing valuable adaptability for diverse deployment scenarios.

Dynatrace

The Dynatrace plugin for Telegraf facilitates the transmission of metrics to the Dynatrace platform via the Dynatrace Metrics API V2. This plugin can function in two modes: it can run alongside the Dynatrace OneAgent, which automates authentication, or it can operate in a standalone configuration that requires manual specification of the URL and API token for environments without a OneAgent. The plugin primarily reports metrics as gauges unless explicitly configured to treat certain metrics as delta counters using the available config options. This feature empowers users to customize the behavior of metrics sent to Dynatrace, harnessing the robust capabilities of the platform for comprehensive performance monitoring and observability. It’s crucial for users to ensure compliance with version requirements for both Dynatrace and Telegraf, thereby optimizing compatibility and performance when integrating with the Dynatrace ecosystem.

Configuration

RabbitMQ

[[inputs.rabbitmq]]
  ## Management Plugin url. (default: http://localhost:15672)
  # url = "http://localhost:15672"
  ## Tag added to rabbitmq_overview series; deprecated: use tags
  # name = "rmq-server-1"
  ## Credentials
  # username = "guest"
  # password = "guest"

  ## Optional TLS Config
  # tls_ca = "/etc/telegraf/ca.pem"
  # tls_cert = "/etc/telegraf/cert.pem"
  # tls_key = "/etc/telegraf/key.pem"
  ## Use TLS but skip chain & host verification
  # insecure_skip_verify = false

  ## Optional request timeouts
  ## ResponseHeaderTimeout, if non-zero, specifies the amount of time to wait
  ## for a server's response headers after fully writing the request.
  # header_timeout = "3s"
  ##
  ## client_timeout specifies a time limit for requests made by this client.
  ## Includes connection time, any redirects, and reading the response body.
  # client_timeout = "4s"

  ## A list of nodes to gather as the rabbitmq_node measurement. If not
  ## specified, metrics for all nodes are gathered.
  # nodes = ["rabbit@node1", "rabbit@node2"]

  ## A list of queues to gather as the rabbitmq_queue measurement. If not
  ## specified, metrics for all queues are gathered.
  ## Deprecated in 1.6: Use queue_name_include instead.
  # queues = ["telegraf"]

  ## A list of exchanges to gather as the rabbitmq_exchange measurement. If not
  ## specified, metrics for all exchanges are gathered.
  # exchanges = ["telegraf"]

  ## Metrics to include and exclude. Globs accepted.
  ## Note that an empty array for both will include all metrics
  ## Currently the following metrics are supported: "exchange", "federation", "node", "overview", "queue"
  # metric_include = []
  # metric_exclude = []

  ## Queues to include and exclude. Globs accepted.
  ## Note that an empty array for both will include all queues
  # queue_name_include = []
  # queue_name_exclude = []

  ## Federation upstreams to include and exclude specified as an array of glob
  ## pattern strings.  Federation links can also be limited by the queue and
  ## exchange filters.
  # federation_upstream_include = []
  # federation_upstream_exclude = []

Dynatrace

[[outputs.dynatrace]]
  ## For usage with the Dynatrace OneAgent you can omit any configuration,
  ## the only requirement is that the OneAgent is running on the same host.
  ## Only setup environment url and token if you want to monitor a Host without the OneAgent present.
  ##
  ## Your Dynatrace environment URL.
  ## For Dynatrace OneAgent you can leave this empty or set it to "http://127.0.0.1:14499/metrics/ingest" (default)
  ## For Dynatrace SaaS environments the URL scheme is "https://{your-environment-id}.live.dynatrace.com/api/v2/metrics/ingest"
  ## For Dynatrace Managed environments the URL scheme is "https://{your-domain}/e/{your-environment-id}/api/v2/metrics/ingest"
  url = ""

  ## Your Dynatrace API token.
  ## Create an API token within your Dynatrace environment, by navigating to Settings > Integration > Dynatrace API
  ## The API token needs data ingest scope permission. When using OneAgent, no API token is required.
  api_token = ""

  ## Optional prefix for metric names (e.g.: "telegraf")
  prefix = "telegraf"

  ## Optional TLS Config
  # tls_ca = "/etc/telegraf/ca.pem"
  # tls_cert = "/etc/telegraf/cert.pem"
  # tls_key = "/etc/telegraf/key.pem"
  ## Optional flag for ignoring tls certificate check
  # insecure_skip_verify = false

  ## Connection timeout, defaults to "5s" if not set.
  timeout = "5s"

  ## If you want metrics to be treated and reported as delta counters, add the metric names here
  additional_counters = [ ]

  ## In addition or as an alternative to additional_counters, if you want metrics to be treated and
  ## reported as delta counters using regular expression pattern matching
  additional_counters_patterns = [ ]

  ## NOTE: Due to the way TOML is parsed, tables must be at the END of the
  ## plugin definition, otherwise additional config options are read as part of the
  ## table

  ## Optional dimensions to be added to every metric
  # [outputs.dynatrace.default_dimensions]
  # default_key = "default value"

Input and output integration examples

RabbitMQ

1. Monitoring Queue Performance Metrics: Use the RabbitMQ plugin to keep track of queue performance over time. This involves setting up monitoring dashboards that visualize crucial queue metrics such as message rates, the number of consumers, and message delivery rates. With this information, teams can proactively address any bottlenecks or performance issues by analyzing trends and making data-informed decisions about scaling or optimizing their RabbitMQ configuration.

2. Alerting on System Health: Integrate the RabbitMQ plugin with an alerting system to notify operational teams of potential issues within RabbitMQ instances. For example, if the number of unacknowledged messages reaches a critical threshold or if queues become overwhelmed, alerts can trigger, allowing for immediate investigation and swift remedial action to maintain the health of message flows.

3. Analyzing Message Processing Metrics: Employ the plugin to gather detailed metrics on message processing performance, such as the rates of messages published, acknowledged, and redelivered. By analyzing these metrics, teams can evaluate the efficiency of their message consumer applications and make adjustments to configuration or code where necessary, thereby enhancing overall system throughput and resilience.

4. Cross-System Data Integration: Leverage the metrics collected by the RabbitMQ plugin to integrate data flows between RabbitMQ and other systems or services. For example, use the gathered metrics to drive automated workflows or analytics pipelines that utilize messages processed in RabbitMQ, enabling organizations to optimize workflows and enhance data agility across their ecosystems.

Dynatrace

1. Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring: Utilize the Dynatrace plugin to monitor a cloud infrastructure setup, feeding real-time metrics from Telegraf into Dynatrace. This integration provides a holistic view of resource utilization, application performance, and system health, enabling proactive responses to performance issues across various cloud environments.

2. Custom Application Performance Metrics: Implement custom application-specific metrics by configuring the Dynatrace output plugin to send tailored metrics from Telegraf. By leveraging additional counters and dimension options, development teams can gain insights that are precisely aligned with their application’s operational requirements, allowing for targeted optimization efforts.

3. Multi-Environment Metrics Management: For organizations running multiple Dynatrace environments (e.g., production, staging, and development), use this plugin to manage metrics for all environments from a single Telegraf instance. With proper configuration of endpoints and API tokens, teams can maintain consistent monitoring practices throughout the SDLC, ensuring that performance anomalies are detected early in the development process.

4. Automated Alerting Based on Metrics Changes: Integrate the Dynatrace output plugin with an alerting mechanism that triggers notifications when specific metrics exceed defined thresholds. This scenario involves configuring additional counters to monitor crucial application performance indicators, enabling swift remediation actions to maintain service availability and user satisfaction.

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