k8s-observability
K8s Observability
VictoriaMetrics v1.133.0 + Loki v3.6.3 + Grafana v12.3.1. (Updated: January 2026). All scripts are idempotent - uses helm upgrade --install.
Known Issues
| Issue | Affected | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| Memory leak with OpenTelemetry | vmagent, vmsingle, vminsert | Skip affected versions or build from master |
LTS Versions
VictoriaMetrics LTS releases (12 months support):
- v1.122.x - Current LTS
- v1.110.x - Previous LTS (support ends 2026-07)
Modes
| Tier | Retention | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| minimal/small | 7-14 days | 10-20GB |
| medium/production | 30 days | 50-100GB |
Installation
See component references for tier-based installation:
Reference Files
- references/victoriametrics.md - VictoriaMetrics setup
- references/loki.md - Loki log aggregation
- references/grafana.md - Grafana dashboards
- references/alerting.md - Alerting configuration
- references/light-mode.md - Light mode setup
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