Open Source Startup Podcast
E145: Bootstrapping an Open Source Monitoring Platform
Aug 15, 2024
Aliaksandr Valialkin and Roman Khavronenko, Co-Founders of VictoriaMetrics, share their journey from a software company to launching an innovative open source monitoring platform. They discuss the limitations of Prometheus and how ClickHouse inspired their scalable solution. The duo highlights the importance of simplicity, the advantages of bootstrapping, and their unique take on the Open Core model. Crucial advice is offered for aspiring open source founders, emphasizing team dynamics and user-focused problem solving over profit-driven goals.
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Quick takeaways
- VictoriaMetrics was inspired by ClickHouse's architecture to address scalability issues encountered with Prometheus, leading to its successful development.
- The founders leveraged open source to enhance user adoption by simplifying installation and fostering community engagement among engineers.
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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.
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