Prometheus

Infrastructure512MB+ RAM

Time-series monitoring and alerting system

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Deploy Prometheus in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Prometheus

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

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Install Prometheus on a VPS with Server Compass

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Self-Deploy Guide

DIY Prometheus Deployment

Learn how to self-host Prometheus with this hands-on deployment guide.

Start a Secure Shell Session

Open your terminal and connect to your server. Replace the IP address with your VPS IP.

terminal

# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ip

First time? Need Docker? Install it: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Prepare Your Workspace

Set up a clean directory for your application.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/prometheus
cd ~/apps/prometheus

Set Up Container Configuration

Set up the container stack using this Docker Compose configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  prometheus:
    image: prom/prometheus:latest
    ports:
      - "9090:9090"
    command:
      - '--config.file=/etc/prometheus/prometheus.yml'
      - '--storage.tsdb.path=/prometheus'
      - '--web.enable-lifecycle'
    volumes:
      - prometheus_data:/prometheus
      - prometheus_config:/etc/prometheus
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  prometheus_data:
  prometheus_config:

Setup Variables

PORTHost port(default: 9090)

Bring Up the Application

Launch your application stack in the background.

terminal

# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d

# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps

# View logs
docker compose logs -f

Configure Firewall

Configure your firewall to permit external connections.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 9090/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:9090

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After Deployment

After deploying Prometheus with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Create prometheus.yml configuration

Add scrape targets

Configure alerting rules

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Prometheus FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Prometheus

How do I deploy Prometheus with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Prometheus from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Prometheus?

Prometheus requires a minimum of 512MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Prometheus data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Prometheus backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Prometheus to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Prometheus image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Prometheus free to self-host?

Prometheus is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.