MySQL learning path

You’ve chosen the MySQL integration, which is essential for database observability.

What you’re about to do is a hands-on learning path. You’ll configure Grafana Alloy to collect MySQL metrics and logs, set up a monitoring user in your database, and get pre-built dashboards showing query performance, connection stats, InnoDB health, and replication status.

We’re starting at milestone 3 since you’ve already covered the “why” of integrations and database monitoring in this course. The journey picks up with selecting your platform and installing Grafana Alloy.

Each milestone below expands to show you exactly what to do. Work through them in order, as each milestone builds on the previous one. You’ll need administrative access to your MySQL server to create the monitoring user.

When you’ve completed all the milestones, click the “Complete Path” button below to celebrate your success.