Difference Between Counter Type and Gauge

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Aug 29, 2018, 11:21:22 AM8/29/18

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Dear Experts,

I want to know difference between counter type and gauge. Your help is needed please.

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Vikas

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Aug 29, 2018, 11:59:35 AM8/29/18

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A counter will increase its values

A Gauge can increase or decrease its values

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Aug 31, 2018, 6:45:55 PM8/31/18

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Another difference is that you can use rate() to track the rate of change of a counter, but not a gauge.

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