Grafana Loki 3.4 introduces significant updates focusing on improving log management efficiency and standardization, notably through the optional integration of the Thanos Object Storage Client. This ensures Loki's storage aligns with Grafana's other databases. New sizing guidance assists in optimizing CPU and memory usage, categorized by deployment tiers. Additionally, Promtail is deprecated in favor of Grafana Alloy, which merges multiple telemetry functionalities into a single tool, simplifying observability. Promtail will still receive support until its Long-Term Support phase begins in 2025.
Loki 3.4 introduces optional Thanos Object Storage integration, aligning with Grafana's other databases while providing enhanced log management and efficient storage solutions.
The sizing guidance page for Loki 3.4 assists engineers in determining CPU and memory requirements, categorized into tiers based on ingestion volumes.
Promtail is deprecated in version 3.4 and merged into Grafana Alloy, a unified telemetry tool that simplifies observability for engineers managing various data types.
Promtail will enter a Long-Term Support phase from February 2025, ensuring continued commercial support and critical updates during this transition period.
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