sum Metrics Operator

The sum operator calculates the sum of the metrics values that match the query. If grouping is specified, it calculates the sum for each group.

sum syntax

sum [by FIELD [, FIELD, ...]]

sum examples

Sum the value of a metric 

This query calculates the total of the cpu_system metric values across all time series whose dep tag equals “prod”.

dep=prod metric=cpu_system | sum

Sum the value of a metric by one field 

This query calculates the total of the cpu_system metric values across all time series whose dep tag equals “prod” by node.

cluster=search metric=cpu_idle | sum by node