pingcap / pingcap/tidb-operator

Expose key metrics to Prometheus

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Description

For better diagnose tidb-operator, we should monitor it with Prometheus. Some key metrics like pod scheduling, upgrading time etc need to be exposed.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the tidb-operator code responsible for managing TiDB clusters and determine how metrics are currently exposed, if at all. Clarify which key metrics are required, especially pod scheduling and upgrade duration, then verify that the resulting metrics can be collected by Prometheus.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, kubernetes, prometheus
Domain
devops, observability
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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