TL;DR InfluxDB Tech Tips – Using and Understanding the InfluxDB Cloud Usage Template

The article discusses how to use and understand the InfluxDB Cloud Usage Template for monitoring usage and rate-limiting events in your InfluxDB account. It explains what the InfluxDB Cloud Usage Template is, its components, and how to apply it using both CLI and UI. The article also delves into understanding the Flux behind the Usage Dashboard and Cardinality Limit Alert Task, as well as supplementing the data that exists in the Usage page in the InfluxDB UI for more insights into your usage. Additionally, it provides information on how to bypass the InfluxDB Checks and Notifications System using Flux.