Client Background
Client: A leading tech firm in the USA
Industry Type: IT
Products & Services: IT & Consulting, Software Development, DevOps
Organization Size: 100+
The Problem
The client requires a Grafana dashboard that can fetch data from a web API providing historical data of building automation systems. The dashboard needs to allow manual entry of a target URL for individual buildings, selection of a history name from a dropdown or search bar, selectable time range for displaying history data, and the ability to choose from various chart types for visualization. Additionally, the client wants to set up alarms for certain metrics like CPU, RAM, and hard disk usage. Each user should only be able to view their own STier API data, which is controlled by their IP.
Our Solution
To meet these requirements, we will set up a Grafana dashboard using the Grafana API. We will configure the dashboard to connect to the web API and fetch data based on the user’s input for the target URL, history name, and time range. For visualization, we will implement various chart types including Bar, Line, and Scatter plot charts. To set up alarms for specific metrics, we will utilize Grafana’s built-in alerting feature.
Solution Architecture
Deliverables
- A fully functional Grafana dashboard connected to the web API
- Ability to manually enter a target URL for individual buildings
- Selection of history name from a dropdown or search bar
- Selection of time range for displaying history data
- Various chart types for data visualization
- Setup of alarms for specific metrics
Tech Stack
- Tools used
- Python
- Grafana
- Grafana API
- Web API for historical data of building automation systems
- Language/techniques used
- Javascript
- SQL
- Skills used
- Data Visualization
- API Integration
- User Interface Design
- Databases used
- Grafana Database
What are the technical Challenges Faced during Project Execution
- Implementing user permissions for individual users
- Setting up alarms for specific metrics
How the Technical Challenges were Solved
- For connecting Grafana to the web API, we used the Grafana API and configured it to fetch data from the web API based on user input.
- To implement user permissions, we used Grafana’s built-in user management feature and set up roles and permissions accordingly.
- For setting up alarms, we leveraged Grafana’s built-in alerting feature and configured it to trigger alerts based on specific conditions.
Business Impact
The proposed Grafana dashboard will significantly enhance the business’s ability to monitor and manage building automation systems. By providing real-time data visualization and the ability to set alarms for specific metrics, the business can quickly identify and address potential issues, ensuring optimal system performance and efficiency. Furthermore, the user-specific permissions will ensure that sensitive data remains secure and accessible only to authorized individuals. This will not only streamline operations but also boost confidence among staff members who can now make informed decisions based on accurate and timely data. The dashboard’s flexibility in terms of selectable history names and time ranges will allow for comprehensive analysis of historical data, leading to improved decision-making processes. Overall, this solution will contribute to increased operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and improved customer satisfaction by ensuring smooth operation of building automation systems.
Project website url
Summarize
Summarized: https://blackcoffer.com/
This project was done by the Blackcoffer Team, a Global IT Consulting firm.
Contact Details
This solution was designed and developed by Blackcoffer Team
Here are my contact details:
Firm Name: Blackcoffer Pvt. Ltd.
Firm Website: www.blackcoffer.com
Firm Address: 4/2, E-Extension, Shaym Vihar Phase 1, New Delhi 110043
Email: ajay@blackcoffer.com
Skype: asbidyarthy
WhatsApp: +91 9717367468
Telegram: @asbidyarthy
