How to install collectd and send metrics to MetricFire

How to install collectd and send metrics to MetricFire

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Use collectd and send metrics

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MetricFire is a full-scale platform offering infrastructure, system, and application monitoring using open-source monitoring tools. The platform allows you to use Graphite-as-a-Service and display your metrics on aesthetically pleasing Grafana dashboards. 

Because of its powerful monitoring capabilities, MetricFire allows you to understand complex systems at a glance. This article will highlight everything you need to know to understand and use MetricFire for your business.

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