sum

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