How to Export Grafana Dashboards as PNG/PDF & Send Automated Email Reports!
Description: 🌟 Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on exporting Grafana dashboards in PNG or PDF format! In this video, we begin by exploring two sample Grafana dashboards—one called "Demo Dashboard" with three panels, and another named "Time Stream Dashboard." 📊 The central focus is using the Grafana Image Renderer plugin to capture high-quality screenshots of your dashboards. We guide you through installing the plugin, whether online or offline, and configuring it within your Grafana setup. 🛠️ Next, we demonstrate how to utilize the Grafana CLI to verify installation and manage plugins. You'll learn to create URLs incorporating the render plugin for seamless dashboard previews directly in your browser. 🌐 For greater efficiency, we delve into automating the screenshot process using curl commands, offering valuable tips on security by recommending read-only access credentials. 🔒 Finally, we present a Python script to render and store dashboard images, with potential enhancements like converting PNGs to PDFs and automating email distribution. 📧 This video equips you with practical skills to manage and share Grafana dashboards effortlessly. Don't miss out on optimizing your Grafana experiences!
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction to Exporting Grafana Dashboards
00:00:04 Overview of Sample Dashboards
00:00:40 Objective: Exporting and Emailing Dashboards
00:00:54 Installing Grafana Image Renderer Plugin
00:01:30 Verifying Plugin Installation with Grafana CLI
00:02:35 Running Render Plugin URLs in Browser
00:03:36 Automating Exports with Curl Command
00:04:30 Verifying Exported Dashboard Images
00:04:33 Python Program for Rendering Dashboards
00:05:32 Conclusion and Next Steps **********************
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