Pavel Rykov
January 16, 2023 ・ Value
3 Ways To Set Up A PMM Server
Linode VPS
This method involves self-configuring everything you need on a virtual machine in the Linode cloud, with all the complexities and peculiarities that come with it.
Pros:
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You can manage the entire technology stack;
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Customization of the VPS;
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Automated backups and restoring from backups is on the Linode side;
Cons:
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You will manage the entire technology stack;
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Updates of PMM and OS packages must be done manually;
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Security issues on your side;
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PMM server status monitoring too;
AWS Marketplace
Installing through the Marketplace is a much easier way than manually installing on a virtual machine, there is no need to maintain a solution and think about backups, AWS takes care of most of the tasks. It is only difficult to set up a VPC for the first time.
Pros:
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Easy to install in a few clicks;
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Full support includes updates and backups is on the AWS side;
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Customization of the VPS;
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Flexible configuration of security rules using AWS VPC;
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PMM server status monitoring;
Cons:
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High price;
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Need to prepare VPC and Security Groups for providing access to PMM server from internet;
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AWS VPC rules need to be supported on your side;
HostedPMM
A fully automatic solution for deploying a PMM server, the HPMM team takes care of all the tasks of maintaining virtual machines and software. You only need to register and connect PMM agents.
Pros:
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Low price;
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Easy to install in a few clicks and use;
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Full support includes updates and backups is on the HPMM side;
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PMM server status monitoring;
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Security issues on the HPMM side;
Cons:
- There are only two options for available virtual machines, although this may be a plus for someone;
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