M3 articles

M3 is a distributed time series database, ideal for storing the data points from modern applications. Read Lorna Mitchell's first impressions and ideas.

What is time series data? How can you be sure what kind of data you have? Find out how to tell the difference between time series and event data.

M3 is the shiny new thing in time series databases. This post compares it to some more established players. Read on to find out what each is best suited for!

Prometheus is a great open source monitoring and alerting application. Now dive in to discover an extended solution that helps when Prometheus isn't enough.

With real-time data on the rise, time series databases are more and more in demand and on offer. Read this article to find out how you can choose between them.

The new era of time series has arrived with the first managed open-source database of its kind, Aiven for M3. Find out everything you need to know to be a part of it.