Explore Time Series Data: Ingest and Collect with Telegraf and InfluxDB

Do you need to learn about time series data and enable the ingestion and collection of that data? The Telegraf tool within InfluxDB can make your life a lot easier, and in this course, verified InfluxDB University Instructor Samantha Wang shows you how. Samantha presents an overview of time series data, then dives into data ingestion and collection using Telegraf. She explains what time series data is, how it’s used, and why it’s important, as well as the benefits of data collection. Samantha introduces you to Telegraf and walks you through how to get started using it. She covers inputting your data and demonstrates Telegraf input plugins and JSON parser configuration. Samantha also goes over how to use Telegraf processors and aggregators to transform your data. Plus, she steps through ways to output your data with Telegraf and shares resources for learning more.