Docker introduces complexities that need to be managed, such as infrastructure and application monitoring. Traditional monitoring solutions may not be suitable for Docker-based workloads due to the abstraction offered by containers. InfluxDB and Telegraf can help mitigate these complexities by providing tools for monitoring and collecting metrics from a Docker installation. By setting up and configuring InfluxDB and Telegraf as Docker containers, users can collect critical metrics such as CPU and memory usage, disk and network I/O, and visualize the data in InfluxDB's Data Explorer page. This enables proactive problem-solving, resource allocation optimizations, and early detection of performance issues, ultimately improving application reliability and customer satisfaction.