Get metrics from postgres service in real time to:

• Visualize and monitor postgres states
• Be notified about postgres failovers and events.

Install the dd-check-postgres package manually or with your favorite configuration manager

Edit the postgres.yaml file to point to your server and port, set the masters to monitor

When you run datadog-agent info you should see something like the following:

Checks
======

    postgres
    -----------
      - instance #0 [OK]
      - Collected 39 metrics, 0 events & 7 service checks

The postgres check is compatible with all major platforms