PMM Server installation overview¶
PMM Server is the central component of Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM) that collects, analyzes, and visualizes monitoring data from your database environment.
Before you begin¶
Before installing PMM Server, make sure to first read the Hardware and system requirements and the Network and firewall requirements.
Deployment options¶
Install and run at least one PMM Server using one of the following deployment methods:
Environment/Requirement | Recommended Method | Documentation Link |
---|---|---|
Kubernetes environments | Helm chart | Helm installation guide → |
Virtual machines | Virtual appliance | VM installation → |
Quick setup needs | Docker container | Docker guide → |
Security-focused setups | Podman (rootless containers) | Podman instructions → |
Common installation process¶
While specific steps vary by deployment method, the general installation process includes:
- Deploy PMM Server using your preferred method.
- Access the PMM web interface (default:
https://your-server-address
) - Log in with default credentials (username:
admin
, password:admin
). - Change the default password.
- Configure PMM Server settings.
Next steps¶
After installing PMM Server:
- Install PMM Client on hosts you want to monitor
- Register Client nodes with your PMM Server
- Connect databases for monitoring