Understanding Kubernetes metrics: Best practices for effective monitoring

A beginner-friendly overview of Kubernetes metrics covering the main types: cluster metrics (CPU, memory, disk), node metrics (disk I/O, network bandwidth), control plane metrics (API server latency, scheduler queue length), and pod metrics (restart count, pending pods, pod status). Also covers how to collect metrics using Metrics Server, cAdvisor, and Kube-State-Metrics, with installation commands for each tool.