Data sources
Data sources are the monitoring solutions that collect metrics from your system. Nobl9 supports dozens of different monitoring solutions that you can connect to create SLOs for reliability tracking.
If you use multiple data sources to collect metrics, you can add them all to Nobl9, provided they are supported.
In Nobl9, you can connect your data source using two connection methods—agent and direct. Both methods are robust and secure; the primary difference lies in how they work and what each requires to establish a connection.
You can add a data source in any the following ways:
Since each data source has a specific configuration, refer to the Sources section for detailed instructions and sample YAML definitions.
Agent vs. direct connection
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The Agent method involves running the Nobl9 agent alongside your server. With this approach, you don't need to expose your server directly. For agent troubleshooting, you can use agent metrics.
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The Direct method allows Nobl9 to access your server by connecting to it directly. This method requires you to open the port your data source is running on so Nobl9 can connect. You will also need to enter authentication credentials (such as an API key or token), which are encrypted and stored securely in Nobl9. For data sources connected with the direct method, diagnostic event logs are available to help you review information generated for your SLOs.
If your company's firewall blocks inbound connections, you can connect a data source by adding Nobl9's IP addresses to your list of trusted sources.
app.nobl9.com instance:- 18.159.114.21
- 18.158.132.186
- 3.64.154.26
us1.nobl9.com instance:- 34.121.54.120
- 34.123.193.191
- 34.134.71.10
- 35.192.105.150
- 35.225.248.37
- 35.226.78.175
- 104.198.44.161
While creating a trusted IP list resolves most connection issues, it may not apply to all Nobl9 instances. If you encounter problems, contact Nobl9 support or your account executive for assistance.
