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Werk #10639: agent_prometheus: Addition of Prometheus Special Agent to Checkmk

Component Checks & agents
Title agent_prometheus: Addition of Prometheus Special Agent to Checkmk
Date Dec 6, 2019
Level Prominent Change
Class New Feature
Compatibility Compatible - no manual interaction needed
Checkmk versions & editions
2.0.0i1 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT

This change introduces the underlying structure of the Prometheus Special Agent into Checkmk. It provides connection functionality along with preparation for subsequent service generation resulting from Prometheus metrics.

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