DevOps Jun 23, 2025

Platform observability 101: Monitoring 10,000+ targets with Prometheus and Thanos

Observability is essential for ensuring the scalability and performance of modern platforms. This talk will demonstrate how to monitor thousands of targets using Prometheus and Thanos, with a focus on scalable remote storage and long-term retention. Attendees will explore dynamic service discovery, metric aggregation, and multi-cluster monitoring setups. Real-world examples will illustrate techniques for maintaining platform performance while managing cost-effective observability. This session is designed for platform teams managing complex, large-scale systems. Learn more: https://platformcon.com/sessions/platform-observability-101-monitoring-10-000-targets-with-prometheus-and-thanos