Quick Start

This Quick Start guide provides the essential steps to deploy the Business Intelligence platform using an existing Grafana LGTM (Loki, Grafana, Tempo, Mimir) stack and production data.

Quick Start Overview

Grafana 11

The Business Engine requires Grafana 11 and maintains compatibility with the latest Grafana version.

Docker Compose Configuration

Configure a docker-compose.yml file with the following containers:

• Timescale: Manages Business Engine configuration data (use an existing Timescale database or Timescale Cloud if available)
• Business Engine: Connects to Grafana via a service account token, leveraging HTTP APIs to fetch configurations, evaluate alert rules, and execute actions

docker-compose.yml

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Starting the Platform

Follow these steps to launch the platform:

1. Log in to your Grafana instance (Cloud, OSS, or Enterprise)
2. Create a service account with Viewer or Editor permissions
3. Start the Business Engine and Postgres containers:

   docker compose up -d

4. Download Business Studio from the Release Notes, then install and launch it
5. Connect to Grafana OSS, Enterprise or Cloud updating Environment page.
6. In Business Studio, add the Business Engine to configure your Grafana instance, actions, and alert rules:

   

   Alert Rules Configured via Business Studio.

Stopping the Platform

To stop and remove all containers:

docker compose down