InfluxDB

Overview

This section guides you through configuring and running the integration between InfluxDB and NCP.

By following these steps, you'll enable NCP to:

• Connect to a time-series database hosted in InfluxDB

• Retrieve telemetry and performance metrics for indexing

• Allow users to query historical trends and real-time metrics via NCP’s chat interface

• Enable proactive insights and troubleshooting based on time-series data

NCP–InfluxDB integration is limited to flow log input only at this time

Prerequisites

Ensure the following components are ready before beginning the integration:

• InfluxDB Instance: A running and accessible InfluxDB instance (e.g., https://influxdb.example.com)

• Database and Bucket Information: The name of the InfluxDB bucket or database that stores your telemetry data

• Access Token or API Credentials: A valid read-only token or user credentials with access to query relevant data

Configure InfluxDB as a Data Source in NCP

To integrate InfluxDB with NCP:

1. Log in to the NCP GUI

2. Navigate to Settings → Data Connectors, then click Add Connector

   
3. Select InfluxDB from the list of available connectors

4. Fill in the required fields:

   • Name: A friendly name for your InfluxDB instance

   • InfluxDB URL: The base URL (e.g., https://influxdb.example.com)

   • InfluxDB Port: The port number used by your InfluxDB instance (default: 8086)

   • Auth Method: Use Username/Password to connect your instance

   • Bucket/Database Name: The target bucket or database to query

   
5. Click Save to complete the configuration