uWSGI Metrics
Collect and ship uWSGI server metrics to Logstash and Elasticsearch
Metricbeat is a lightweight shipper that helps you monitor your uWSGI servers by collecting metrics from the uWSGI server. Configure Metricbeat using the pre-defined examples below to collect and ship uWSGI service metrics and statistics to Logstash or Elasticsearch.
Install Integration
Install Metricbeat
To get started first follow the steps below:
- Install metricbeat (opens in a new tab)
- Root access
- Verify the required port is open
Older versions can be found here: metricbeat 7 (opens in a new tab), metricbeat 6 (opens in a new tab), metricbeat 5 (opens in a new tab)
Copy Configuration File
The configuration file below is pre-configured to send data to your Logit.io Stack via Logstash.
Copy the configuration file below and overwrite the contents of metricbeat.yml.
###################### Logit.io Metricbeat Configuration #######################
# =========================== Modules configuration ============================
metricbeat.config.modules:
# Glob pattern for configuration loading
path: ${path.config}/modules.d/*.yml
# Set to true to enable config reloading
reload.enabled: false
# Period on which files under path should be checked for changes
#reload.period: 10s
# ======================= Elasticsearch template setting =======================
setup.template.settings:
index.number_of_shards: 1
index.codec: best_compression
#_source.enabled: false
# ================================== Outputs ===================================
# ------------------------------ Logstash Output -------------------------------No input available! Your stack is missing the required input for this data source
Talk to support to add the inputEnable module
There are several built-in metricbeat modules you can use. To enable the uWSGI module, run the following:
metricbeat modules list
metricbeat modules enable @moduleConfigure Module
Each module has its own configuration file where different metricsets can be enabled/disabled. Locate the configuration file for the uWSGI module.
/etc/metricbeat/modules.d/uwsgi.ymlBy default the following metricsets are disabled. To enable or disable a metric simply comment or uncomment the line out.
- module: uwsgi
# metricsets:
# - status
period: 10s
hosts: ["tcp://127.0.0.1:9191"]Start Metricbeat
Start or restart Metricbeat (opens in a new tab) to apply the configuration changes.
Check Logit.io for your logs
Data should now have been sent to your Stack.
View My DataIf you don't see take a look at How to diagnose no data in Stack below for how to diagnose common issues.
How to diagnose no data in Stack
If you don't see data appearing in your Stack after following the steps, visit the Help Centre guide for steps to diagnose no data appearing in your Stack or Chat to support now.
Compatibility
The uWSGI metricsets were tested with uWSGI 2.0.15 and are expected to work with all version >= 1.4.9
uWSGI Module Dashboard
The uWSGI module comes with predefined Kibana dashboards. To view your dashboards for any of your Logit.io stacks, launch Logs and choose Dashboards.
uWSGI Metricbeat Module Overview
This module has quickly become a go-to solution for developers and system administrators who manage uWSGI-powered applications, thanks to its straightforward configuration and seamless integration with the ELK Stack (opens in a new tab). This integration allows for the real-time monitoring and analysis of uWSGI metrics, offering a depth of insight that surpasses many traditional monitoring tools.
Compared to other monitoring approaches that might rely on custom or less adaptable data formats, the Metricbeat Module for uWSGI is designed for ease of use, comprehensive analysis, and proactive troubleshooting within your operational environment.
Our platform supports the Metricbeat Module for uWSGI, providing centralized management for metrics that enables effortless analysis, troubleshooting, and monitoring of your uWSGI applications. This support eradicates the cumbersome process of manually collecting and analyzing metrics across distributed systems.
Should you need assistance with configuring the Metricbeat Module for uWSGI or have any inquiries about how to effectively monitor your uWSGI applications, the Logit.io team is ready to assist. Feel free to visit our Help Centre or reach out to our support team via live chat and we'll be happy to assist.