How to collect Varnish metrics
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How to collect Varnish metrics


Summary

This article details how to monitor your Varnish cache server using Datadog. It explains how to install the Datadog agent and utilize the provided Varnish check to collect key metrics like hit/miss ratio, cache size, and backend health. By leveraging these metrics in Datadog, you can gain valuable insights into Varnish performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize your caching strategy.
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