Storage Configuration
kprobe stores timelines and causal graphs separately because they serve different query patterns.
Modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
bundled | Deploy storage with kprobe. Best for trials and small clusters. |
managed | Use kprobe-managed cloud storage. Best for most teams. |
external | Connect to your own Kafka, ClickHouse, or graph backend. |
Retention
storage:
retentionDays: 14Choose retention based on your incident investigation window. Payment and database teams often keep 14 to 30 days of high-resolution events.
Sizing inputs
Storage sizing depends on:
- nodes observed
- event types enabled
- request volume
- retention period
- sampling and filtering policy