Genesis of Victoria Metrics

The idea for Victoria Metrics originated from a need for better monitoring solutions while working on high-load services that required low latency. Early experiences with Zabbix highlighted its limitations, particularly in creating custom graphs and dashboards, leading developers to seek alternatives. They discovered Prometheus, which offered a user-friendly interface for metrics aggregation but encountered scalability issues as the company's demand grew. The co-founders recognized the need for a more robust solution and were inspired by ClickHouse's architecture, which ultimately guided the creation of Victoria Metrics.