kube-state-metrics is an open-source add-on for Kubernetes that generates metrics about the state of various Kubernetes objects by listening to the Kubernetes API server. It complements other monitoring tools like metrics-server by providing insights into the health and status of Kubernetes resources such as pods, deployments, and nodes. Installation can be done using Helm, YAML manifests, or building from source. Integration with Prometheus allows for advanced querying and visualization using Grafana. Best practices include setting up appropriate RBAC permissions, enabling high availability, and leveraging custom resource metrics for enhanced observability.
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