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diff --git a/src/go/plugin/go.d/modules/geth/integrations/go-ethereum.md b/src/go/plugin/go.d/modules/geth/integrations/go-ethereum.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..86f830529 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/go/plugin/go.d/modules/geth/integrations/go-ethereum.md @@ -0,0 +1,252 @@ +<!--startmeta +custom_edit_url: "https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/src/go/plugin/go.d/modules/geth/README.md" +meta_yaml: "https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/src/go/plugin/go.d/modules/geth/metadata.yaml" +sidebar_label: "Go-ethereum" +learn_status: "Published" +learn_rel_path: "Collecting Metrics/Blockchain Servers" +most_popular: True +message: "DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE DIRECTLY, IT IS GENERATED BY THE COLLECTOR'S metadata.yaml FILE" +endmeta--> + +# Go-ethereum + + +<img src="https://netdata.cloud/img/geth.png" width="150"/> + + +Plugin: go.d.plugin +Module: geth + +<img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/maintained%20by-Netdata-%2300ab44" /> + +## Overview + +This collector monitors Go-ethereum instances. + + + + +This collector is supported on all platforms. + +This collector supports collecting metrics from multiple instances of this integration, including remote instances. + + +### Default Behavior + +#### Auto-Detection + +By default, it detects Go-ethereum instances running on localhost. + + +#### Limits + +The default configuration for this integration does not impose any limits on data collection. + +#### Performance Impact + +The default configuration for this integration is not expected to impose a significant performance impact on the system. + + +## Metrics + +Metrics grouped by *scope*. + +The scope defines the instance that the metric belongs to. An instance is uniquely identified by a set of labels. + + + +### Per Go-ethereum instance + +These metrics refer to the entire monitored application. + +This scope has no labels. + +Metrics: + +| Metric | Dimensions | Unit | +|:------|:----------|:----| +| geth.eth_db_chaindata_ancient_io_rate | reads, writes | bytes/s | +| geth.eth_db_chaindata_ancient_io | reads, writes | bytes | +| geth.eth_db_chaindata_disk_io | reads, writes | bytes | +| geth.goroutines | goroutines | goroutines | +| geth.eth_db_chaindata_disk_io_rate | reads, writes | bytes/s | +| geth.chaindata_db_size | level_db, ancient_db | bytes | +| geth.chainhead | block, receipt, header | block | +| geth.tx_pool_pending | invalid, pending, local, discard, no_funds, ratelimit, replace | transactions | +| geth.tx_pool_current | invalid, pending, local, pool | transactions | +| geth.tx_pool_queued | discard, eviction, no_funds, ratelimit | transactions | +| geth.p2p_bandwidth | ingress, egress | bytes/s | +| geth.reorgs | executed | reorgs | +| geth.reorgs_blocks | added, dropped | blocks | +| geth.p2p_peers | peers | peers | +| geth.p2p_peers_calls | dials, serves | calls/s | +| geth.rpc_calls | failed, successful | calls/s | + + + +## Alerts + +There are no alerts configured by default for this integration. + + +## Setup + +### Prerequisites + +No action required. + +### Configuration + +#### File + +The configuration file name for this integration is `go.d/geth.conf`. + + +You can edit the configuration file using the `edit-config` script from the +Netdata [config directory](/docs/netdata-agent/configuration/README.md#the-netdata-config-directory). + +```bash +cd /etc/netdata 2>/dev/null || cd /opt/netdata/etc/netdata +sudo ./edit-config go.d/geth.conf +``` +#### Options + +The following options can be defined globally: update_every, autodetection_retry. + + +<details open><summary>Config options</summary> + +| Name | Description | Default | Required | +|:----|:-----------|:-------|:--------:| +| update_every | Data collection frequency. | 1 | no | +| autodetection_retry | Recheck interval in seconds. Zero means no recheck will be scheduled. | 0 | no | +| url | Server URL. | http://127.0.0.1:6060/debug/metrics/prometheus | yes | +| timeout | HTTP request timeout. | 1 | no | +| username | Username for basic HTTP authentication. | | no | +| password | Password for basic HTTP authentication. | | no | +| proxy_url | Proxy URL. | | no | +| proxy_username | Username for proxy basic HTTP authentication. | | no | +| proxy_password | Password for proxy basic HTTP authentication. | | no | +| method | HTTP request method. | GET | no | +| body | HTTP request body. | | no | +| headers | HTTP request headers. | | no | +| not_follow_redirects | Redirect handling policy. Controls whether the client follows redirects. | no | no | +| tls_skip_verify | Server certificate chain and hostname validation policy. Controls whether the client performs this check. | no | no | +| tls_ca | Certification authority that the client uses when verifying the server's certificates. | | no | +| tls_cert | Client TLS certificate. | | no | +| tls_key | Client TLS key. | | no | + +</details> + +#### Examples + +##### Basic + +A basic example configuration. + +```yaml +jobs: + - name: local + url: http://127.0.0.1:6060/debug/metrics/prometheus + +``` +##### HTTP authentication + +Basic HTTP authentication. + +<details open><summary>Config</summary> + +```yaml +jobs: + - name: local + url: http://127.0.0.1:6060/debug/metrics/prometheus + username: username + password: password + +``` +</details> + +##### Multi-instance + +> **Note**: When you define multiple jobs, their names must be unique. + +Collecting metrics from local and remote instances. + + +<details open><summary>Config</summary> + +```yaml +jobs: + - name: local + url: http://127.0.0.1:6060/debug/metrics/prometheus + + - name: remote + url: http://192.0.2.1:6060/debug/metrics/prometheus + +``` +</details> + + + +## Troubleshooting + +### Debug Mode + +**Important**: Debug mode is not supported for data collection jobs created via the UI using the Dyncfg feature. + +To troubleshoot issues with the `geth` collector, run the `go.d.plugin` with the debug option enabled. The output +should give you clues as to why the collector isn't working. + +- Navigate to the `plugins.d` directory, usually at `/usr/libexec/netdata/plugins.d/`. If that's not the case on + your system, open `netdata.conf` and look for the `plugins` setting under `[directories]`. + + ```bash + cd /usr/libexec/netdata/plugins.d/ + ``` + +- Switch to the `netdata` user. + + ```bash + sudo -u netdata -s + ``` + +- Run the `go.d.plugin` to debug the collector: + + ```bash + ./go.d.plugin -d -m geth + ``` + +### Getting Logs + +If you're encountering problems with the `geth` collector, follow these steps to retrieve logs and identify potential issues: + +- **Run the command** specific to your system (systemd, non-systemd, or Docker container). +- **Examine the output** for any warnings or error messages that might indicate issues. These messages should provide clues about the root cause of the problem. + +#### System with systemd + +Use the following command to view logs generated since the last Netdata service restart: + +```bash +journalctl _SYSTEMD_INVOCATION_ID="$(systemctl show --value --property=InvocationID netdata)" --namespace=netdata --grep geth +``` + +#### System without systemd + +Locate the collector log file, typically at `/var/log/netdata/collector.log`, and use `grep` to filter for collector's name: + +```bash +grep geth /var/log/netdata/collector.log +``` + +**Note**: This method shows logs from all restarts. Focus on the **latest entries** for troubleshooting current issues. + +#### Docker Container + +If your Netdata runs in a Docker container named "netdata" (replace if different), use this command: + +```bash +docker logs netdata 2>&1 | grep geth +``` + + |