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# Node Monitoring Setup

This guide describes how to configure monitoring for your Pharos node using Prometheus Pushgateway.

## Overview

Pharos nodes can push metrics to a Prometheus Pushgateway, which allows you to monitor node performance, block production, and other key metrics.

## Configuration

To enable monitoring, add the `monitor_config` section to your `pharos.conf` file.

### Example Configuration

```json
{
  "chain": {
    "monitor_config": {
      "enable_pamir_cetina": true,
      "pamir_cetina_job_name": "your_job_name",
      "pamir_cetina_push_address": "your_pushgateway_address",
      "pamir_cetina_push_interval": 5,
      "pamir_cetina_push_port": 9091
    },
    "secret_config": {
      "domain_key_path": "../keys/domain.key",
      "stabilizing_key_path": "../keys/stabilizing.key"
    },
    "startup_config": {
      "init_config": {
        "meta_path": "../data",
        "host_ip": "127.0.0.1",
        "http_port": "18100",
        "rpc_port": "20000",
        "tcp_port": "19000",
        "ws_port": "18200"
      }
    }
  },
  "storage": {
    "mygrid_conf": {},
    "mygrid_env": {
      "storage_data_path": "../data"
    }
  }
}
```

### Configuration Parameters

| Parameter                    | Description                            | Example                      |
| ---------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| `enable_pamir_cetina`        | Enable/disable metrics pushing         | `true`                       |
| `pamir_cetina_job_name`      | Job name for Prometheus metrics        | `"atlantic_testnet"`         |
| `pamir_cetina_push_address`  | Pushgateway address (without protocol) | `"your_pushgateway_address"` |
| `pamir_cetina_push_interval` | Push interval in seconds               | `5`                          |
| `pamir_cetina_push_port`     | Pushgateway port                       | `9091`                       |

## Setup Steps

1. Ensure you have a Prometheus Pushgateway running and accessible from your node
2. Edit your `pharos.conf` file and add the `monitor_config` section under `chain`:

```bash
vim pharos.conf
```

3. Replace the placeholder values:
   * `your_job_name`: A unique identifier for your node (e.g., `my_validator_node`)
   * `your_pushgateway_address`: Your Pushgateway hostname or IP
4. Restart your node to apply the changes:

**For Docker:**

```bash
docker compose restart
```

**For Binary:**

```bash
./ops stop --force
./ops start --config ./pharos.conf
```


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