Business Intelligence 2.5.0: Clusters, Grafana Checks, and UI Enhancements
We’re excited to announce the public preview of Business Intelligence 2.5.0, a significant update from Volkov Labs that elevates the Business Intelligence platform with powerful new features and improvements:
- Cluster functionality with a dedicated load balancing page for scheduled alerts.
- Enhanced Grafana version compatibility checks for seamless integration.
- Intuitive UI enhancements for a smoother user experience.
- An updated Business Engine OpenAPI specification for better integrations.
Dive into the details below to see how these updates can transform your alerting and management workflows.
Cluster Functionality: Strength in Collaboration
In Business Studio, a cluster refers to a group of Business Engines that share a common token, configuration database, and Grafana instance. This release introduces clusters in the sidebar, each accompanied by two dedicated pages for streamlined management:
Load Balancing
- Monitor the number of engines and scheduled alerts within a cluster.
- Access a detailed list of engines, their associated Grafana dashboards, and linked alerts.
- Benefit: Efficiently distribute alerts across dozens or hundreds of rules to optimize performance.
Settings
- Update cluster names, review token information, and track the version and status of connected engines.
- Benefit: Gain centralized control and visibility for effortless cluster management.
Improved Grafana Version Compatibility
This release prioritizes transparency and reliability with enhanced Grafana compatibility features:
- The Environment page now clearly displays the connected Grafana version.
- Automated compatibility checks proactively identify potential issues in the background.
These updates ensure that Business Intelligence integrates seamlessly with your Grafana environment.
UI Enhancements for Seamless Navigation
Business Studio’s user interface has been refined for greater clarity and ease of use:
- Panel Selection: Panel descriptions now include type information for simpler configuration.
- Threshold Colors: Color naming conventions are updated to align with Grafana’s standards.
- Alert Timing: The “In alerting since” timestamp now matches alert history for improved accuracy.
These thoughtful updates make setup and navigation more intuitive than ever.
Updated OpenAPI Specification
The Business Engine’s OpenAPI specification has been revised to reflect the latest 2.5.0 features, ensuring smooth and up-to-date third-party integrations.
Download Business Studio 2.5.0
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Getting Started
Business Intelligence Platform is a powerful solution that harnesses Docker containers to deliver a modular, scalable, and user-friendly environment for alert-driven analytics. Whether you're just starting out or are an experienced user, our Quick Start Guide is designed to help you set up and deploy the platform effortlessly.
This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the essential setup process, ensuring you can get up and running in no time. Key topics include:
- Configuring the Business Engine: Understand how to set up the core component that powers your analytics.
- Launching the Business Studio: Deploy and access the intuitive interface on your local machine for seamless management and visualization.
We’d Love to Hear From You!
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- Questions, Feature Requests, or Bugs: Submit a Zendesk ticket to receive a swift and personalized response from our dedicated support team.
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Your input is crucial in helping us grow and improve, so please don’t hesitate to reach out!
